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On 25 July, an asteroid the size of a football field flew by Earth, coming within 65 000 km of our planet’s surface during its closest approach – about one fifth of the distance to the Moon. To source

A satellite network that can zoom in on ships at sea and check for oil spills in almost real time has demonstrated its capabilities at a high-level international event in Brussels. To source

Technology image of the week: This compact experiment aimed at boosting space cybersecurity is operating on the International Space Station, using a Raspberry Pi Zero computer To source

Over the last month, massive quantities of the Sargassum seaweed have been washing up on the shores of Mexico, Florida in the US and some Caribbean islands, creating a serious environmental problem and causing havoc for the tourist industry. ESA has been tracking this slimy infestation from space. To source

The second satellite to join the constellation that forms the European Data Relay System (EDRS) has been mated with its launch vehicle. To source

Copernicus Sentinel-3 captures multiple blazes surrounding Yakutsk, capital of the Sakha Republic, Russia To source

University teams are invited to submit their CubeSat proposal for the latest edition of our Fly Your Satellite! programme. To source

Watch the replay of Luca speaking with media in Italy from the International Space Station. To source

Human and robotic exploration image of the week: A Dragon carrying fresh supplies and experiments to the International Space Station awaits capture To source

At Europe’s Spaceport the Ariane 6 mobile gantry, a 90 metre-high metallic structure built to house Ariane 6 underwent a 97 m rollout test last week to mimic prelaunch. To source

The Characterising Exoplanet Satellite, Cheops, has successfully passed the final analysis review for its launch on a Soyuz rocket from Europe’s Spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana. To source

Space Science Image of the Week: Salty mud eruptions formed this unique mountain on dwarf planet Ceres To source

The second satellite to join the constellation that forms the European Data Relay System (EDRS) has finished fuelling and is days away from launch. EDRS uses innovative laser technology to dramatically cut the time needed for Earth observation satellites to deliver information to the ground. To source