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Webb Telescope detects new population of small Main Belt Asteroids
The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has expanded its role in solar system research, revealing a previously undetectable population of small asteroids within the main asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter.
A team from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) used Webb's observations of the star TRAPPIST-1 to identify 138 new asteroids ranging in size from a bus to a stadium. These Dark energy theory challenged by evidence of a 'lumpy' Universe
A groundbreaking study from researchers at the University of Canterbury in New Zealand proposes that dark energy, a long-debated concept in cosmology, may not exist. Using improved supernovae light curve analyses, the team argues the Universe's expansion is far more irregular than previously believed, rendering dark energy unnecessary to explain its accelerating rate.
For over a century, p NASA solar probe to make its closest ever pass of sun
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New commercial Artemis moon rovers undergo testing at NASA
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NASA's new Deep Space Network antenna has its crowning moment
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NASA is developing solutions for lunar housekeeping's biggest problem: Dust
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World-first direct 5G connection to low Earth orbit satellite opens new era for mobile coverage
In a world first, ESA and Telesat have successfully connected a Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite to the ground using 5G Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN) technology in the Ka-band frequency range, marking a crucial step towards making space-based connections as simple as using a mobile phone.
Top Earth observation stories of 2024
This year has been a whirlwind of fascinating Earth observation stories, from dramatic volcanic eruptions to Saharan dust plumes to epic meteorite craters. Let’s dive into some of the most memorable highlights from 2024.
The ART of training
For the first group of ESA’s Astronaut Reserve, two intensive months of Astronaut Reserve Training (ART) have come to a close. During this initial training phase, members of the ESA Astronaut Reserve Sara García Alonso from Spain, Andrea Patassa from Italy, Arnaud Prost from France, Amelie Schoenenwald from Germany, and Aleš Svoboda from Czechia were introduced to essential skills required for future space exploration and scientific research.
Don’t miss the final ESA Impact of the year!
Don’t miss the final ESA Impact of the year!
Your interactive gateway to the most captivating stories and stunning visuals from ESA.