UK-built spacecraft offers new view of the Sun’s poles

Published on June 12, 2025
Solar Orbiter's view of the Sun's south pole

The European Space Agency-led Solar Orbiter mission, which was assembled in the UK, has captured world-first glimpses of the solar poles from its newly tilted orbit around the Sun. 

Continue reading on website
Other news

Voyager looks to expanded defense and space opportunities as a public company

June 12, 2025
Shares in Voyager Technologies soared in their public debut June 11 as the company plans to use the proceeds to support work in defense and space.The post Voyager looks to expanded defense and space opportunities as a public company appeared first on SpaceNews.

Muon Space raises $90 million to scale satellite production and acquire propulsion startup

June 12, 2025
Four-year-old small satellite maker Muon Space announced $89.5 million in new funding June 12 to scale production and acquire propulsion startup Starlight Engines, bringing a potential supply chain bottleneck in-house.The post Muon Space raises $90 million to scale satellite production and acquire propulsion startup appeared first on SpaceNews.