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Satellites to Measure Global Forest Biomass from Space

How much forest is there actually in the world? A new satellite with unique technology is to provide the answer. The hope is that the mapping will save the forests from climate change.

Satellites to Measure Global Forest Biomass from Space

Sweden's Esrange Space Base Prepares for Next Satellite Launch Steps

The Swedish launch base Esrange is ready for the next step in the space race. Despite the launch of a satellite-carrying rocket being delayed, there is hope.

Sweden's Esrange Space Base Prepares for Next Satellite Launch Steps

Satellite Surge: How Space Traffic Could Impact Earth and Beyond

Never before have so many satellites been launched. But the objects do not only provide better weather data and internet connectivity.

Satellite Surge: How Space Traffic Could Impact Earth and Beyond

Muscle challenged in space: "There is a demand"

China, Russia, EU and private actors are taking up the fight against Elon Musk's Starlink, the lord of the manor when it comes to satellite internet. Some feel a time pressure to get into the market, says space security expert Juliana Süss.

Muscle challenged in space: "There is a demand"

500 kilos of space junk landed in a Kenyan village

A town in northern Kenya was shaken earlier in the week when a circular object with a weight of around 500 kilos and a diameter of 2. 5 meters fell from the sky.

500 kilos of space junk landed in a Kenyan village

Swedish Company Ventures into Internet via Satellite

Swedish Forsway collaborates with the European Space Agency ESA and the Swedish Space Agency to provide internet to hard-to-reach areas in Europe. .

Swedish Company Ventures into Internet via Satellite

The Space Trip Was Extended Again - by Half a Year

The astronauts' space journey is extended from eight days to eight months. Somewhere you know that things don't always go as planned.

The Space Trip Was Extended Again - by Half a Year

Swedish satellite to provide more accurate weather forecasts

A Swedish-made satellite has been launched into space. The mission – to provide safer weather forecasts.

Swedish satellite to provide more accurate weather forecasts

"Totally Magical" Sky – New Chance Tonight

Social media is flooded with fairy-tale-like images of a sky shimmering in lilac, red, pink, blue, and gold. Reports are coming in from all over Sweden of yet another night with strong northern lights, as far south as Skåne.

"Totally Magical" Sky – New Chance Tonight

Space Junkyard: Over 130 Million Debris Pieces

Space is full of junk – which causes problems. In a worst-case scenario, orbits around the Earth become unusable, which can have devastating consequences for technology we use daily.

Space Junkyard: Over 130 Million Debris Pieces

Successful Launch of European Carrier Rocket

The European rocket Ariane 6 has now been launched into space for the first time. "The rocket will not only support research, but also increase our ability to handle heavy payloads to space", says Anna Rathsman, Director General of the Space Agency in a press release.

Successful Launch of European Carrier Rocket