The famous Russian rocket scientist Konstantin Tsiolkovsky once said, “Earth is the cradle of humanity, but one cannot remain in the cradle forever.” Tsiolkovsky is often hailed as one of the fathers of rocketry and cosmonautics and remembered for believing in the dominance of humanity throughout space, also known as anthropocosmism. His work in the late-19th and early-20th centuries helped shape space exploration several decades before humanity first walked on the Moon.
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Digging deep on Mars could protect future astronauts from radiation
Future Mars astronauts may need to go underground to avoid dangerous radiation
Watch a bus-sized asteroid safely zoom past Earth within the moon's orbit
You can watch a big asteroid make a safe flyby of Earth today (April 26) if you have strong Internet access.
Meteorites could have brought all 5 genetic 'letters' of DNA to early Earth
New meteorite research suggests that cosmic impacts might have helped deliver vital ingredients of life to ancient Earth.
Orion telescopes and binocular deals you can get now
All the best Orion telescopes and binocular deals, all in one place to suit everyone and every budget.
Meet the science experiments launching on SpaceX's Crew-4 astronaut mission
Smart shirts and artificial retinas will lift off to space alongside SpaceX's Crew 4 mission to the International Space Station, no earlier than April 26.
Vega-C: Launcher integration begins for inaugural flight VV21
Launcher integration for the inaugural flight of Vega-C began with the P120C solid-fuel first stage being delivered to the Vega Launch Zone (Zone de Lancement Vega, or ZLV) at Europe's Spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana on 15 April 2022. P120C will also fly on Ariane 6, with two or four units serving as boosters depending on mission requirements.
April's second new moon 2022: An eclipse and Jupiter Venus in conjunction.
The second new moon of April occurs on April, 30 at 4:28 p.m. EDT (2028 GMT). Our guide which planets and constellations are visible during April's second new moon 2022.
Agenda and Registration link now live for ESA Careers Week!
ESA Careers Week is just around the corner and we are excited to see you during this four-day virtual event from 2 - 5 May. Curious to know what’s on the agenda and how to register for the fair? Keep reading!
Black Moon 2022 guide: April's rare second new moon
This year's Black Moon will occur on April 30. The rare occurrence will cause a partial solar eclipse for some parts of South America.
SpaceX is 'go' to launch Crew-4 astronauts for NASA Wednesday and you can watch it live
SpaceX will launch the Crew-4 astronaut mission for NASA early Wednesday (April 27), and you can watch the action live.
Martian crater looks just like a human fingerprint in this incredible new image
NASA recently released an image of Mars' Airy-0 crater, which bears a remarkable resemblance to a human fingerprint and marks the Red Planet's prime meridian (zero degrees longitude).
See SpaceX recovery ship head out to retrieve Ax-1 Dragon capsule (aerial photos, video)
Space.com captured some views from a helicopter of Megan as it headed out into the Atlantic Ocean, bound for a spot near the splashdown zone of the Dragon that flew the historic Ax-1 mission.
Lego Space Team minifigures meet fans at NASA visitor complex
Before they join NASA on a mission to the moon, the minifigure members of the Lego Space Team are now meeting their fans in a new exhibit at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex.
Keeper of the winds shines on
Launched back in 2018, Aeolus has outlived its 36-month in-orbit design life – but going above and beyond, it continues to deliver excellent data. This shows that there’s life yet in the satellite, meaning ESA’s wind mission is now expected to continue shining a light on the wind for another year.
Watch live: Crew-4 liftoff to the International Space Station
Tune in to ESA Web TV this Wednesday 27 April to watch ESA astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti begin her journey to the International Space Station. Launch is scheduled at 09:52 CEST (07:52 GMT), and live streaming will start at 06:00 CEST (05:00 GMT).
Large Hadron Collider Restarts, Shooting Protons at Record Energy Levels
Europe’s Large Hadron Collider has started up its proton beams again at unprecedented energy levels after going through a three-year shutdown for maintenance and upgrades.
There Should be More Evidence of Alien Technology Than Alien Biology Across the Milky Way
The Drake equation is one of the most famous equations in astronomy. It has been endlessly debated since it was first posited in 1961 by Frank Drake, but so far has served as an effective baseline for discussion about how much life might be spread throughout the galaxy. However, all equations can be improved, and a team of astrobiologists and astronomers think they have found a way to do so.
SpaceX capsule returns to Earth with first all-private space station crew
SpaceX’s Dragon Endeavour spacecraft splashes down in the Atlantic Ocean Monday to end Axiom’s Ax-1 mission. Credit: SpaceX
A SpaceX crew capsule splashed down in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Georgia Monday with a retired NASA astronaut and three wealthy businessmen, closing out an extended 17-day mission on the first fully commercial, non-government visit to the International Space Station.
Axiom Space, SpaceX change the landscape of private spaceflight with Ax-1 mission
Four private astronauts made history today (April 25), splashing safely down on Earth after completing the first fully private crewed mission aboard the International Space Station.
Axiom’s First Astronauts Return From International Space Station
Axiom Space’s first crew of private astronauts is back on Earth after a 17-day orbital trip that included a week of bonus time on the International Space Station. The mission ended at 1:06 p.m. ET (5:06 p.m. GMT) today when SpaceX’s Crew Dragon Endeavour splashed down in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Florida.
