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From Monday 19 to Sunday 25 June, at the ‘Space Pavilion’ of Paris Air Show 2023, ESA and CNES present ambitious new projects in space exploration, astronautics, Earth observation and security-related applications.
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Nancy Grace Roman Could Detect Supermassive Dark Stars
The first stars of the universe were very different than the stars we see today. They were made purely of hydrogen and helium, without heavier elements to help them generate energy in their core. As a result, they were likely hundreds of times more massive than the Sun. But some of the first stars may have been even stranger. In the early universe, dark matter could have been more concentrated than it is now, and it may have powered strange stellar objects known as dark stars.
Russian space agency Roscosmos recruiting fighters for war against Ukraine: report
Russia's space agency Roscosmos is recruiting and training militia members for the nation's ongoing invasion and occupation of Ukraine, according to a Financial Times report.
Watch the moon's shadow travel across North America during 2024's total solar eclipse (video)
This flyover animation of the Great North American Solar Eclipse shows the path of the moon's shadow and where you need to be located to see the total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024.
Final launch of Europe's Ariane 5 rocket set for July 4 after delay
The final liftoff of Europe's Ariane 5 rocket has been retargeted for July 4, three weeks later than originally planned.
Astronaut Story Musgrave's Apollo-flown medallions, shuttle toiletries up for auction
A medallion that was flown to the moon for a member of NASA's astronaut corps opened for bids at just $100. The same astronaut's copy of a checklist he used on his first launch also listed for $100.
'The Walking Dead' creator Robert Kirkman unveils new sci-fi comic 'Void Rivals' (exclusive)
An interview with 'The Walking Dead' creator Robert Kirkman for his new sci-fi series at Skybound Comics, "Void Rivals."
How to follow the Euclid launch live
ESA will be broadcasting live as the Euclid space telescope, which will explore the dark Universe, is targeted to launch on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral in Florida, USA, at 11:11 local time / 15:11 UTC / 17:11 CEST on Saturday 1 July 2023. A back-up launch date of Sunday 2 July 2023 is foreseen.
Aurora colors: What causes them and why do they vary?
Here we learn what causes the different colors in the aurora borealis (northern lights) and the aurora australis (southern lights).
Full ignition for ESA’s reusable rocket engine
Work to develop a reusable engine for European rockets is progressing, with full ignition of an early prototype of Prometheus. These images were taken on 22 June 2023 at ArianeGroup’s test facility in Vernon, France during a 12-second burn.
Satellites observe record-breaking marine heatwave hit North Atlantic
Ocean water temperatures around the U.K. and Ireland are over 9 degrees Fahrenheit (5 degrees Celsius) above long-term averages for this part of the year.
Paris Air Show 2023 - Day 5
After four intensive days of panels and sessions dedicated to professionals and trade visitors, starting today ESA/CNES pavilion will be helding a variety of events dedicated to students and general public.
NASA will study the Great American Solar Eclipse of 2024 with these 5 experiments
NASA has selected five science experiments that it will fund to study the sun and Earth during the Great American Eclipse of 2024.
India and Ecuador sign Artemis Accords for peaceful moon exploration
India and Ecuador both signed the Artemis Accords this week, bringing the total number of countries that have agreed to sustainable and peaceful space exploration to 27.
This Week's Sky at a Glance, June 23 – July 3
Venus almost meets Mars in the western twilight, then runs away. Vega and Arcturus become equally balanced across the zenith. Down from Vega hangs the Summer Triangle.
Live coverage: SpaceX to close out first half of 2023 with another Starlink launch
Watch our live coverage of the countdown and launch of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket on the Starlink 5-12 mission at 9:56 a.m. EDT (1356 UTC) on June 23 from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida. Follow us on Twitter.
Earth from Space: Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Image: The Copernicus Sentinel-2 mission takes us over Tashkent, the capital city of Uzbekistan.
First view of Ariane 6 on launchpad
ESA’s new Ariane 6 launch system is being prepared for a round of engine fire tests – with removal of the mobile building that protects the rocket while it sits on the launch pad at Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana.
Russian cosmonauts toss old equipment overboard on International Space Station spacewalk
Russian cosmonauts Sergey Prokopyev and Dmitry Petelin worked outside of the International Space Station to remove and toss overboard a trio of outdated devices, including a spent science experiment.
Debris from missing submersible found near Titanic, crew of 5 — including space tourist — presumed dead
Debris from the submersible that disappeared while on an expedition to the wreck of the Titanic on Sunday (June 18) has been found, and its five passengers are presumed dead.
