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The most powerful solar storm in over two decades has hit the Earth
The Earth has experienced the strongest solar storm since 2003, says the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). A geomagnetic storm may also cause occasional disruptions to satellites, navigators, radio connections or, in extreme cases, problems with the distribution of electricity.
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Finland to look into adoption of secure satellite connections
The European Union will begin providing secure satellite connections to its Member States at the end of this year. The plan is to offer Members States high-speed broadband connectivity in areas where no terrestrial connections are available. In April, the Ministry of the Interior launched a preliminary study on the adoption of secure satellite connections.
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ESA´s class of 2022 astronaut candidates graduate
One year of basic training will culminate to a graduation ceremony for ESA’s class of 2022 astronaut candidates. The training comprised, for example, medical training, stimulated spacewalks, survival training, technical skills and lessons in astronomy, astrophysics and meteorology.
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Space is taken into account more strongly in security and defence policy
Space as an operating environment is increasingly important for defence. Its importance to the armed forces has grown faster than we have anticipated. This is largely due to the explosive growth of space business. However, we cannot underestimate…
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ESERO Finland aims to develop Finnish science and technology expertise
ESERO (European Space Education Resource Office) is the European Space Agency ESA’s most important channel for supporting science education in schools. ESERO activities promote scientific learning and increase interest toward space sciences and…
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In Earth’s orbit
The extensive space interview with Tero Vihavainen, Secretary General of the Finnish Space Committee, has been published in the “Ydin” magazine 1/2024. Now we publish it also in SpaceFinland website. Step on a spaceship! Editor-in-chief of the…
