Copernical Team
What it takes to keep astronauts safe in deep space
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Artemis II space launch 'politically important' in new era of space competition, expert says
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Moon rocket and weather are on NASA's side for the first astronaut launch in decades
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Florida tourists gather to 'witness history' ahead of Moon launch
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It's happening: Historic Moon mission set for launch
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Smile meets Vega-C
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Smile meets Vega-C Last glimpse of Smile
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Last glimpse of Smile Rocketroll: nuclear-electric spacecraft study
Sahara whips up a dust storm over Canary islands
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The image from Copernicus Sentinel-3 shows a Saharan dust storm over the Atlantic Ocean, with the Canary Islands visible off the coast of Morocco. European Service Module engines powering Artemis II
When Artemis II carries astronauts beyond Earth orbit for the first time in 50 years, Europe will be providing the power that makes the journey possible. Built by European industry, ESA’s European Service Module is the propulsion heart of the Orion spacecraft, carrying 33 engines that guide, steer and propel the crew safely towards the Moon and back.
