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BepiColombo reveals Mercury in a new light

Monday, 09 December 2024 12:00
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First mid-infrared light observations of Mercury

On 1 December 2024, BepiColombo flew past Mercury for the fifth time. During this flyby, BepiColombo became the first spacecraft ever to observe Mercury in mid-infrared light. The new images reveal variations in temperature and composition across the planet's cratered surface.

UK methane leak spotted using satellites

Monday, 09 December 2024 07:40
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Methane concentrations near Cheltenham

Researchers from the University of Leeds have detected methane leaking from a faulty pipe in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, UK, using GHGSat satellite data – part of ESA’s Third Party Mission Programme. This marks the first time a UK methane emission has been identified from space and successfully mitigated.

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London, UK (SPX) Dec 05, 2024
Astronomers are making significant progress in solving the mystery of how the universe's largest galaxies were formed, a puzzle that has intrigued scientists for decades. A recent study by researchers from the University of Southampton, in collaboration with international experts, has pinpointed the birthplaces of massive elliptical galaxies. These findings provide valuable insights into t
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Los Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 05, 2024
Researchers at Louisiana State University have unveiled a promising method to refine gravitational-wave detection through optical spring tracking. This innovation may enable scientists to observe deeper into the cosmos and gather crucial insights into black hole and neutron star mergers. Gravitational-wave observatories like the Advanced Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory
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