What time is it on the Moon?

While it might sound like an easy question to know: what time is it on the Moon? It is far more difficult to answer than you might think. On Earth, the planet is divided into twenty-four world time zones based … Continue reading →

UK Heatwaves Hit Five!

Everyone in Europe will know that this year has been a hot one. Last week the UK experienced its fifth heatwave of the 2026, and a sixth is forecast for next month. For this country a heatwave is declared when … Continue reading →

Rocket Launches: Success and Failure

This week has seen two launches from some of the workhorses of the satellite industry, namely one of China’s Long March rockets and Rocket Lab’s Electron rocket; however, the outcomes of the launches were very different, demonstrating how difficult the … Continue reading →

Why Dark Skies May Not Remain Dark?

Last month, the United States’ Federal Communications Commission (FCC) approved the launch of a new satellite. However, this approval has provoked discussion and controversy within the space sector. The approval is for the Earendil 1 satellite, for the American company … Continue reading →