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Russian satellite made unusually close pass at US commercial radar satellite

The encounter in low Earth orbit, reportedly within a few meters, raises concerns about Russia targeting satellites that supply imagery to Ukraine.

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Finding Our Way: Inside the Galileo Project: 2 - The people behind the signal

At its heart, Galileo is a story about people: engineers, operators and programme leaders working across Europe, united by a shared mission to strengt…

Finding Our Way: Inside the Galileo Project: 3 - A symphony of precision

Galileo is a system in perfect synchronisation: satellites orbiting above, atomic clocks setting the tempo, and ground stations listening and refining…

Finding Our Way: Inside the Galileo Project: 1 – A European vision

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Extratropical Cyclone Whips Past Iceland

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