NewSpace represents a new use of space with small and rapid development satellites.
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A centre that promotes the development of activities related to space in Catalonia in the areas of training, research and innovation.
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New DESI Results Strengthen Hints That Dark Energy May Evolve
This study reveals indications that dark energy, previously thought to be a cosmological constant, could evolve over time in unexpected ways.
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Area for the Promotion of the Space Sector of Catalonia
NewSpace represents a new use of space with small and rapid development satellites. This new technology enables the creation of a new set of digital services and a new economy with strong growth.
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As no spacecraft can travel beyond our galaxy, we can't take a selfie, but the data from the Gaia mission of the European Space Agency provides us with the best recreation of what our galaxy looks like. The oval bulge shines at the centre, with several spiral arms extending outward from it. The Solar System is located in the Orion arm, about 30,000 light-years from the galactic centre.