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Ariane 6 Fairing Separation
Artist's view of the Ariane 6 rocket on it’s first flight as its fairing – a nose cone that splits into two vertically – showing its passengers at the top of the launcher. The view shows Ariane 6 already three minutes into launch after Ariane 6 will have jettisoned its two boosters after liftoff from Europe's Spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana.
The passengers Ariane 6 will launch into space on its inaugural flight include several satellites, deployers and experiments from space agencies, companies, research institutes, universities and young professionals on its first flight.
From established players like NASA to students designing their first ever
Navigation Training Course now open for application
ESA Academy is calling on university students to apply for the Navigation Training Course to be held from 24 to 28 June 2024 at ESA Academy’s Training and Learning Facility in ESEC-Galaxia, Belgium. This Training Course is a collaboration between ESA Education and ESA’s Directorate of Navigation. Would you like to know more about the future of satellite navigation? Apply for our course today!
New podcast explores breakthrough ESA technology
In the first episode, published today Eike Kircher, Head of the ESA Technology Programmes Office, and Gianfranco Visentin, Head of Automation and Robotics, delve into the ambitious Star Tiger program, a project that's set to redefine space exploration and construction. Join us as we explore the insights from a panel of experts who are at the forefront of this technological marvel.
Solar Orbiter prepared for ‘worst-case scenario’
NASA Develops New Software to Optimize Freshwater Observation Missions
In an era where Earth's freshwater resources are increasingly under scrutiny, NASA has taken a significant step forward by developing a software tool designed to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of science missions aimed at observing terrestrial freshwater. Spearheaded by Bart Forman, an Associate Professor at the University of Maryland, in collaboration with the Stevens Institute of Tec
Gogo's Galileo Service Nears Launch with Successful Global Connectivity Test
Gogo Business Aviation (NASDAQ: GOGO) recently reached a significant achievement in the development of its Gogo Galileo global broadband service by successfully completing end-to-end connectivity testing using the HDX antenna on the Eutelsat OneWeb Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite network, signaling a crucial step towards the service's commercial debut later this year. This advancement foll
Planet Labs to Supply Carbon Mapper with Advanced Earth Data through 2030
Planet Labs PBC (NYSE: PL), a leading supplier of daily Earth observation data, has reported a multi-year data-license contract with Carbon Mapper, Inc. Under this $20 million deal, secured through initial backing from leading climate philanthropy, Planet will supply Carbon Mapper and its affiliates with vital hyperspectral imagery until the year 2030. This collaboration not only strengthe
NASA's Open Data Approach to Solar Eclipse Research
As the world eagerly anticipates the upcoming total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024, NASA is preparing for an extraordinary opportunity for scientific discovery, open collaboration, and public engagement. At the heart of the agency's approach to this unusual event lies a commitment to open science, ensuring that the data captured during the eclipse is readily accessible to all. During a tot
NASA and ESA Spacecraft Conduct Unprecedented Solar Wind Study
The ESA-led Solar Orbiter and the NASA-led Parker Solar Probe are capitalizing on their nearest approach to the Sun to undertake a joint investigation into the solar wind, the stream of plasma ejecting from the Sun that influences the entire Solar System. This collaborative effort is timed perfectly with the upcoming total solar eclipse, providing a unique opportunity for scientific advancement.
ESA and Samsung Introduce Revolutionary Galaxy Time Watch Face for a New Perspective on Time and Space
In a new collaboration, the European Space Agency (ESA) and Samsung have unveiled Galaxy Time, the inaugural watch face designed to showcase our Solar System in unprecedented detail. Coinciding with the commencement of summertime in Europe on March 31, 2024, this innovative feature transforms Samsung smartwatches into a gateway to the cosmos, allowing users to experience time through the lens of