#esa

[ follow ]

Sweden's Forsway secures 2.3M funding from the European Space Agency

Forsway has secured €2.3M funding to develop Xtend 5G, a hybrid communication system integrating satellite and terrestrial networks for critical sectors.

SAGA builds FLEXhab, a training habitat to prepare ESA astronauts for their return to moon

FLEXhab is a crucial training facility for ESA astronauts preparing for lunar missions.
#space-exploration

Samsung Releases Galaxy Time Watch Faces; Will Tell You the Time on Mars

Samsung collaborated with ESA to create Galaxy Time watch faces showing the time on the planets.
The watch faces provide data on planetary rotations, distances, moons, and positions, offering users a unique way to explore the solar system.

Europe Announces New Mission to Infamous Asteroid Apophis

Space agencies prepare for spacecraft rendezvous with asteroid Apophis in 2029 for historic close encounter.

ESA to launch mission to meet an Empire State Building-sized asteroid

Studying asteroid Apophis could provide insights on deflecting deadly asteroids in the future.

'I hope I get the opportunity to fly': Meet Paralympian-turned-astronaut John McFall

John McFall is the first disabled astronaut, currently involved in ESA's studies to test the feasibility of long-duration space missions.

The European Space Agency will follow a skyscraper-sized asteroid as it flies past Earth

ESA plans to launch a mission, Ramses, to shadow the Apophis asteroid, highlighting humankind's response to hazardous asteroids and potential deflection strategies.

Lego made bricks out of meteorite dust and they're on display at select stores

Lego bricks made from meteorite dust showcased at Lego stores, serving as a concept for building lunar structures from moon materials.

Samsung Releases Galaxy Time Watch Faces; Will Tell You the Time on Mars

Samsung collaborated with ESA to create Galaxy Time watch faces showing the time on the planets.
The watch faces provide data on planetary rotations, distances, moons, and positions, offering users a unique way to explore the solar system.

Europe Announces New Mission to Infamous Asteroid Apophis

Space agencies prepare for spacecraft rendezvous with asteroid Apophis in 2029 for historic close encounter.

ESA to launch mission to meet an Empire State Building-sized asteroid

Studying asteroid Apophis could provide insights on deflecting deadly asteroids in the future.

'I hope I get the opportunity to fly': Meet Paralympian-turned-astronaut John McFall

John McFall is the first disabled astronaut, currently involved in ESA's studies to test the feasibility of long-duration space missions.

The European Space Agency will follow a skyscraper-sized asteroid as it flies past Earth

ESA plans to launch a mission, Ramses, to shadow the Apophis asteroid, highlighting humankind's response to hazardous asteroids and potential deflection strategies.

Lego made bricks out of meteorite dust and they're on display at select stores

Lego bricks made from meteorite dust showcased at Lego stores, serving as a concept for building lunar structures from moon materials.
morespace-exploration
#nasa

Moment 'planet-killing' asteroids skim past Earth is captured by NASA

NASA tracked and imaged 'planet-killing' asteroids 2024 MK and 2011 UL21 using the Goldstone Solar System Radar.
Asteroid 2024 MK, identified 13 days before its closest approach, passed within 184,000 miles of Earth, prompting calls for improved detection capabilities.

A European spacecraft launches to perform a crash scene investigation on an asteroid

Hera's mission will provide crucial data on asteroids in efforts to protect Earth from potential threats.

NASA and ESA ink deal to send Rosalind Franklin to Mars

NASA and ESA signed an agreement for the delayed ExoMars Rosalind Franklin rover mission to Mars.

Moment 'planet-killing' asteroids skim past Earth is captured by NASA

NASA tracked and imaged 'planet-killing' asteroids 2024 MK and 2011 UL21 using the Goldstone Solar System Radar.
Asteroid 2024 MK, identified 13 days before its closest approach, passed within 184,000 miles of Earth, prompting calls for improved detection capabilities.

A European spacecraft launches to perform a crash scene investigation on an asteroid

Hera's mission will provide crucial data on asteroids in efforts to protect Earth from potential threats.

NASA and ESA ink deal to send Rosalind Franklin to Mars

NASA and ESA signed an agreement for the delayed ExoMars Rosalind Franklin rover mission to Mars.
morenasa

See Burning Man from SPACE in incredible satellite image

Burning Man festival's temporary settlement in the Black Rock desert is captured beautifully by ESA's satellite imagery, showcasing its unique layout and scale.

Rejoice! Spacecraft Confirms That Earth Is a Habitable Planet

The ESA's JUICE probe confirms Earth is habitable during a recent flyby, validating instruments for future extraterrestrial life exploration.
#3d-printing

First metal part 3D-printed in space paves way for deeper cosmic missions

The first metal part was printed in space, aiding future long-term space missions with on-demand manufacturing capabilities.

space scientists 3D print LEGO bricks with meteorite dust to build astronaut homes on moon

Scientists at ESA are 3D printing LEGO-like bricks using meteorite dust for potential moon construction materials in the Artemis program.

ESA prints 3D metal shape in space for first time

The ESA has successfully 3D printed the first metal part on the ISS, enhancing space manufacturing capabilities beyond plastic.
The project explores sustainable practices, including recycling space debris to utilize as materials for 3D printing.

First metal part 3D-printed in space paves way for deeper cosmic missions

The first metal part was printed in space, aiding future long-term space missions with on-demand manufacturing capabilities.

space scientists 3D print LEGO bricks with meteorite dust to build astronaut homes on moon

Scientists at ESA are 3D printing LEGO-like bricks using meteorite dust for potential moon construction materials in the Artemis program.

ESA prints 3D metal shape in space for first time

The ESA has successfully 3D printed the first metal part on the ISS, enhancing space manufacturing capabilities beyond plastic.
The project explores sustainable practices, including recycling space debris to utilize as materials for 3D printing.
more3d-printing

Vega rocket's last blast launches Sentinel-2C satellites

The successful launch of Sentinel-2C marks the end of the Vega rocket program, prompting a need for the upcoming Vega-C.
#bepicolombo

BepiColombo thrusters are acting up, but science marches on

BepiColombo will flyby Mercury closer than originally planned due to thruster issues, delaying arrival until November 2026.

BepiColombo having thruster problems on way to Mercury

Thruster problems with BepiColombo's Solar Electric Propulsion system could impact mission trajectory and Mercury orbit insertion.

BepiColombo thrusters are acting up, but science marches on

BepiColombo will flyby Mercury closer than originally planned due to thruster issues, delaying arrival until November 2026.

BepiColombo having thruster problems on way to Mercury

Thruster problems with BepiColombo's Solar Electric Propulsion system could impact mission trajectory and Mercury orbit insertion.
morebepicolombo
from www.scientificamerican.com
3 months ago

John McFall Is Breaking Barriers as the World's First Parastronaut

John McFall, a Paralympic sprinter and surgeon, is now the first parastronaut in ESA's history, focusing on inclusivity in spaceflight.
#space-debris

Expensive Space Telescope Damaged by Small Space Rock

A $800 million space telescope, Gaia, was damaged by tiny space debris, impacting sensors and protective cover. Challenges persist despite efforts to mitigate failures.

Out-of-control satellite the size of a rhino will crash to Earth TODAY

The annual risk of a human being injured by space debris is extremely low, at 1 in 100 billion.
ESA's ERS-2 satellite, launched in 1995, is expected to reenter Earth's atmosphere over the Pacific Ocean without posing any danger.

Watch out, a dead satellite is falling back to Earth

Space junk from ERS-2 satellite reentering Earth's atmosphere, with small chance of impact on ground
Satellite debris expected to burn up in atmosphere with only small fragments reaching Earth

Dead rhino-sized European satellite CRASHES back to Earth

Decommissioned ERS-2 satellite reentered Earth's atmosphere
Satellite's uncertain reentry and lack of confirmation until afternoon

Expensive Space Telescope Damaged by Small Space Rock

A $800 million space telescope, Gaia, was damaged by tiny space debris, impacting sensors and protective cover. Challenges persist despite efforts to mitigate failures.

Out-of-control satellite the size of a rhino will crash to Earth TODAY

The annual risk of a human being injured by space debris is extremely low, at 1 in 100 billion.
ESA's ERS-2 satellite, launched in 1995, is expected to reenter Earth's atmosphere over the Pacific Ocean without posing any danger.

Watch out, a dead satellite is falling back to Earth

Space junk from ERS-2 satellite reentering Earth's atmosphere, with small chance of impact on ground
Satellite debris expected to burn up in atmosphere with only small fragments reaching Earth

Dead rhino-sized European satellite CRASHES back to Earth

Decommissioned ERS-2 satellite reentered Earth's atmosphere
Satellite's uncertain reentry and lack of confirmation until afternoon
morespace-debris

Vega-C to launch Europe and China's first joint space mission

Smile mission, a joint project between ESA and the Chinese Academy of Sciences, to explore solar wind and northern lights from a unique vantage point.

Astronaut Tim Peake Hopes To Join All-British Crew In International Space Station Mission

Astronaut Tim Peake hinted at a potential return to space as part of an all-UK mission to the ISS for science and education outreach.

First Space-Based Gravitational Wave Detector Gets Go-Ahead

The European Space Agency has approved the construction of the Laser Interferometer Space Antenna (LISA), the first space experiment to measure gravitational waves.
LISA will be able to observe gravitational waves of lower frequency than those detected on Earth, allowing it to spot phenomena such as black holes orbiting each other.

Scientists Discover Enough Mars Ice to Cover Planet in Water

Massive deposit on Mars may hold enough water ice to cover the entire planet in an ocean if melted
Geographical features and electrical properties suggest the deposit is made of water ice

Daily Telescope: An amazing, colorful view of the Universe

Hubble and the James Webb Space Telescope have produced a comprehensive image of the universe.
The image combines visible and infrared light to reveal the vivid landscape of galaxies.
The different colors of the galaxies provide information about their distances and star formation.

The ESA's Swarm Satellites Recorded "Something Peculiar" In The Northern Sky

A mysterious light in the sky named Steve now has a twin sibling discovered by the European Space Agency's Swarm satellites.

Pi in spaaaaace... for a bit longer than planned

A Raspberry Pi camera is orbiting Earth on ESA's YPSat due to issues with re-entry, highlighting its flexibility and use in various space projects.
[ Load more ]