New, Space-Based View of Human-Made Carbon Dioxide

Scientists have produced the first global maps of human emissions of carbon dioxide ever made solely from satellite observations, using data from NASA

Europe's cutting-edge wind satellite should launch in 2017

Humanity is about to deepen its understanding of Earth's winds. The European Space Agency has secured a rocket launch deal for its wind-tracking Aeolus satellite, which is now expected to enter orbit before the end of 2017.

China launches first quantum satellite heralding the advent of 'hack free' communication

China has launched the very first quantum satellite developed by a team of Chinese and Austrian scientists. The rocket took to the heavens from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre in north west China.

China's new quantum satellite paves the way for unhackable satellite internet

CHINA is on the brink of launching a groundbreaking new satellite capable of conducting quantum experiments in space, leading some to predict it will usher in the beginning of a new space race.

Tiny Satellite Is First Step to Global Quantum Network

The new network will give us a superfast and secure internet, making our current model look like a 1971 Pinto.