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A new grip on space: electrostatic capture technology A Saturday‑night dinner onboard the International Space Station
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After an intense few weeks the crew took time to celebrate together with a shared meal proposed by ESA astronaut Sophie Adenot.
It’s a long‑standing tradition: each ESA astronaut works with a chef to create a few special dishes reserved for rare occasions — known as “bonus food”. Sophie’s bonus food was created by multi‑Michelin‑starred chef Anne‑Sophie Pic, offering the crew a taste of French gastronomy far from Earth.
Bonus food, tailored to specific crew members, makes up around one tenth of an astronaut’s menu. Astronauts say it adds variety to their meals, supports mental well‑being, and helps strengthen
Scientists focus on the challenges of working and living in outer space
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SOLIS100 isolation study begins in Germany
Six volunteers have stepped into a sealed habitat in Cologne, Germany, marking the start of SOLIS100, a new human isolation study led by the European Space Agency (ESA) and conducted by the German Aerospace Center (DLR).
Plato aces space-like tests
The European Space Agency Plato mission has successfully completed a series of tough tests under space‑like conditions. With this accomplishment, the spacecraft is on track to lift off in early 2027 and begin its search for terrestrial planets.
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NASA eyes September for Roman Telescope launch
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Ames's contributions to Artemis II
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Light-powered propulsion expands space exploration possibilities
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ESA School Days 2026: A week of space and science
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From 13 to 17 April, ESA’s Centre for Earth Observation in Frascati, ESRIN, hosted the 2026 edition of ESA School Days, welcoming students from across Italy for a week dedicated to space and science.
Throughout the week, participants took part in presentations, interactive laboratories and hands-on activities, exploring how ESA studies our planet and the wider Universe. Activities included: sessions dedicated to European launchers, Ariane 6 and Vega C, as well as the future reusable vehicle Space Rider, model rocket launch demonstrations, as well as meteorite and asteroid workshops and guided visits to the Earth Observation Multimedia Centre.