More evidence suggests Saturn’s moon Enceladus could support life
A fresh look at data collected by NASA’s Cassini spacecraft has uncovered more evidence that Saturn’s moon Enceladus may be able to support life, with additional complex organic ...
Cyprus takes first step in space innovation
For the first time, Cyprus has a dedicated centre focused entirely on space technologies, Deputy Research Minister Nicodemos Damianou announced on Tuesday evening.
The Space Business Innovation Centre (Space BIC) ...
French military leader warns of increased ‘hostile’ activity in space
France’s top military space official has warned of intensifying “hostile or unfriendly” activity in space, particularly by Russia, joining a growing chorus of Western powers publicly warning about a ...
Cyprus space organisation joins forces with Kapodistrian university for research
A strategic agreement was signed last week between the Cyprus Space Exploration Organisation (CSEO) and the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens to promote research, industrial training, innovation and entrepreneurship.
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China launches mission to retrieve asteroid samples
China embarked on Thursday on its first mission to retrieve samples from a nearby asteroid, with the nighttime launch of its Tianwen-2 spacecraft, set to make the fast-growing space power ...
Webb telescope documents alien planet’s death plunge into a star
In May 2020, astronomers for the first time observed a planet getting swallowed by its host star. Based on the data at the time, they believed the planet met its doom ...
Astronomers spot two white dwarfs doomed to die in a quadruple detonation
Astronomers have spotted two hefty white dwarf stars – highly compact stellar embers – orbiting close together that appear destined to die in an extraordinarily violent quadruple detonation.
The two stars, gravitationally ...
Cyprus signs Artemis Accords for space exploration
Cyprus on Wednesday became a signatory to the Artemis Accords, a set of principles and agreements established to govern international cooperation in the exploration and use of outer space.
The ...
Initiative to raise space science awareness in Cyprus
The European Space Agency (ESA) has awarded the Cyprus Awareness Raising and Education Study (CARES) project to the local ‘1010 Cosmos’ consortium, under the title “Space Horizons: Bridging the Gap Between ...
Climate change: the August deadline and truly uncharted territory
When you spend four years writing a book on climate change, you get to know most of the leading players. I have never seen them so dismayed.
“By August, if ...
US nears attempt at first moon landing in half century with private robot spacecraft
A spacecraft built and flown by Houston-based company Intuitive Machines sailed around the moon on Thursday to attempt the first U.S. touchdown on the lunar surface in more than ...
Japan successfully launches next-generation H3 rocket
By Kantaro Komiya
Japan successfully launched its new H3 flagship rocket on Saturday, putting its space programme back on track after multiple setbacks including the failure of the rocket’s ...
Guided tours of the sky developed
There is untapped potential in Cyprus for astronomical observations, the three-year research project Astrotourism in Cyprus concluded, it was reported on Saturday.
According to the Nicosia Astronomy School, astrotourism is ...
Government committed to implementing Cyprus space strategy, President says
The government remains committed in implementing the National Space Strategy 2022-2027 and invests in the field of research and technology, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Saturday, during the inauguration of ...
Exploring space in Cyprus’ first planetarium
A robotic telescope, interactive shows and an open-sky amphitheatre are among the tools to introduce us to the marvels of space
By Maria Eirini Liodi
The planetarium at Tamassos and ...
Cypriot team wins first place in European space technology competition
The 5th edition of the CASSINI Hackathon, which was organised by the non-governmental organisation C.I.P Citizens In Power in Cyprus, was held under the auspices of the Cyprus ...
‘Cyprus has unique potential for space exploration’
Cyprus has unique potential for space exploration, said space consultant and former head of the ESA’s Solar System Exploration division Dr Marcello Coradini on Thursday.
Coradini, a key contributor ...
Asteroid discovery suggests ingredients for life on Earth came from space
Two organic compounds essential for living organisms have been found in samples retrieved from the asteroid Ryugu, buttressing the notion that some ingredients crucial for the advent of life arrived ...
What to look for in a office space
People often seek advice on office spaces and how much of a role the office space plays in terms of attracting business.
There are some basic requirements that are important ...
Green comet not seen since the Stone Age approaching Earth
A green comet which approaches Earth once in 50,000 years may be visible to the naked eye for those intrepid enough to travel to areas of the island unaffected by light ...
Cyprus locals can enjoy the wonders of the universe as planetarium slated to open in mid-2023
The Cyprus Planetarium in Tamasos is expected to open its doors to the Cypriot public, school students and tourists in the middle of the new year.
According to information released ...
Cyprus looking to create a strong space ecosystem
Cyprus hopes to formulate a strong Space ecosystem, general manager of the deputy ministry of innovation and digital policy Dr Stelios Chimonas said on Thursday.
The deputy ministry published a ...
European Space Agency’s space start-up competition coming to Nicosia
The Cyprus Space Exploration Organisation (CSEO) is bringing ActInSpace, the European Space Agency’s (ESA) space start-up competition for students and young innovators, to Nicosia.
The event will take place ...
Perfect time for Cyprus to join ESA, soon to know if we are alone in space
By Athena Arsalidou
Cyprus should become a full member of the European Space Agency (ESA) as missions are close to determining whether we are alone in the universe, a reader ...