NASA and ASI’s space observatory captures polarised X-rays from a #NeutronStar for the first time. The Cosmic #Target: Meet 1E 1841–045 A magnetar, (a rare, ultra-magnetic neutron star) located 28,000 light-years away in the Kes 73 supernova remnant. 💥 Reactivated in August 2024. 💥 Capable of releasing energy 1000x stronger than usual during outbursts.…...
ESA’s new asteroid hunter opens its eye to the sky
Matera, June 05th, 2025 – The European Space Agency’s (ESA) newest planetary defender has opened its ‘eye’ to the cosmos for the first time. The Flyeye telescope temporarily located in the Space Geodesy Centre of the Italian Space Agency (ASI) in Matera (Italy), will soon be transported to Monte Mufara,…...
BREAKING NEWS: Calling aerospace talents in #Torino.
OHB Italia S.p.A. Italia is looking to Torino: a city where innovation, engineering excellence and a strong aerospace vocation are deeply rooted. We are now accepting applications from professionals based in this location: a great opportunity for engineers and specialists who wish to work in space industry, stay connected to their…...
🚀 OHB Italia S.p.A. is #hiring: PROJECT MANAGER, Ground-Based Optical Systems
Location: #Milan (with national and international travel). OHB Italia is looking for a qualified #ProjectManager to join its Telescopes Business Unit, supporting the design, integration, and deployment of advanced optical systems for space safety and planetary defense. The selected candidate will lead the full lifecycle of complex projects, most notably involving the #Flyeye telescope, a state-of-the-art,…...
DETECTING GAS FLARES FROM SPACE WITH #PRISMA HYPRSPECTRAL DATA
On April 1st, 2025, a shortwave infrared (#SWIR) image acquired by the PRISMA satellite was georeferenced and overlaid onto a Google Earth map. The result: three bright hotspots (in white) were clearly detected in the Carirubana region of Venezuela, corresponding to gas flares near oil refineries. #GasFlaring is the controlled burning…...
