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Astronomy Jargon 101: Hydrostatic Equilibrium
After a rocky first start, NASA's Perseverance rover hit pay dirt on the second try.
Meet the Orion Service Module, the Europe-built brain of the Orion capsule
As Hurricane Larry churned through the Atlantic Ocean this weekend, astronauts at the International Space Station kept a watchful eye on the storm from space.
Inflight call with Thomas Pesquet
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Thomas Pesquet took part in a discussion with the EU Commissioner for Internal Market Thierry Breton, and the EU Commissioner for Environment, Oceans and Fisheries Virginijus Sinkevicius. The inflight call took place during their visit to ESA’s European Space Research and Technology Centre (ESTEC) in the Netherlands, where they were accompanied by ESA Director General Josef Aschbacher.
Many Sunlike Stars Gobbled up Some of Their Planets
New research shows that other sunlike stars in our galaxy aren’t so kind to their planets. Up to a quarter of them may consume planets before they even establish a solar system. That consumption leaves behind a distinct chemical fingerprint in the stars, which can help researchers understand how common planetary systems are…and how often they get destroyed.
How to photograph the moon using a camera: techniques, kit, and settings
These are the techniques, times and tools you'll need to photograph the moon using a camera.
Star Walk 2 review
Great for beginners or expert stargazers alike, Star Walk 2 is an informative guide for viewing the night sky - even the completely free version.
The 'megacomet' Bernardinelli-Bernstein is the find of a decade. Here's the discovery explained.
Comet Bernardinelli-Bernstein will be a spectacle for more than a decade to come, even though its discovery was a matter of luck.
Is there anything beyond the universe?
It's official: NASA's Perseverance rover has collected its first-ever Mars sample.
Space Blocs: The future of international cooperation in space is splitting along lines of power on Earth
High-tech solar-powered greenhouses inspired by technology developed for missions to the moon and Mars could soon grow food in Arabian deserts as well as in orbit around Earth, Nanoracks plans.
Solar flares explode with huge energy thanks to a simple magnetic phenomenon
The AI-powered robot CIMON has received a software update before an upcoming round of more complex experiments at the International Space Station.
Scientists uncover the largest crater on Earth under 100,000 years old
Based on the Gaia DR2, the Stellarium Mobile Plus app provides access to the most comprehensive celestial database around.
Best sci-fi movies of the 80s
Our astrophotography for beginners guide has top tips on equipment, settings, and planning - all you need to get started.
Ukraine invasion's impacts on space exploration: Live updates
The tenth annual ESA Open Day is confirmed for the weekend of 2-3 October. A combination of in-person and virtual events, this is your chance to meet Europe’s astronauts and space experts and see spacecraft, hardware and test equipment in close-up. On Saturday people with disabilities will have a special chance to tour ESA’s ESTEC technical centre in the Netherlands, while the following day’s virtual event will be open to all.
Sony unveils the PlayStation VR 2, giving a first look at the new design
The private Inspiration4 astronauts on SpaceX's first all-civilian spaceflight star in a new Netflix documentary on their historic flight.
Fireball! Scientists advise meteorites may be scattered across southern Ontario
NASA is upgrading its Deep Space Network to keep up with the demands of modern interplanetary communications.
Curious Kids: Why is the sun's atmosphere hotter than its surface?
The truth of the matter is — we don't know!
Labor Day 2021 in space: Astronauts take a half-day off from science duties
NASA astronauts at the International Space Station will only enjoy a half-day off from work on Labor Day today (Sept. 5).
Astronaut geology bound for the Moon
Finding and collecting the best lunar samples will be a major task for the next astronauts on the Moon. ESA’s Pangaea training campaign launches today to equip astronauts with a geologist’s eye on the Moon – humanity’s next space destination to help us understand more about our Solar System.
NASA is Testing out a new air Taxi Prototype
NASA is commonly thought of as America’s space agency, but its name also emphasizes another research area. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration is also America’s civilian aerospace research organization. In that role, it has been instrumental in developing new technologies ranging from rocket engines to aircraft control systems. Part of that role is running the Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) campaign to test autonomous drone technology. The latest milestone in that campaign was testing an electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) helicopter intended for eventual use as an air taxi.
Inspiration 4 Crew Gets a Sneak Peak out of Crew Dragon’s Cupola
In ten days, SpaceX and the payment processing company Shift4Payments will be making history as four commercial astronauts board the Crew Dragon Resilience and fly to space. This mission, known as Inspiration4, will be the first all-civilian flight in history, the purpose of which will be to raise awareness, funds for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and inspire the next generation to seek out education and employment in the STEM fields.
