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Solar Orbiter Captures First-Ever Close-Up of Sun’s South Pole, Revealing Magnetic Field Chaos
In a historic first, ESA’s Solar Orbiter has imaged the Sun’s elusive south pole, exposing a tangle of magnetic fields and solar winds. The mission marks a major leap in understanding space weather and the 11-year solar cycle that influences Earth’s environment.
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New Images Capture Mount Etna's Massive Eruption From Space
Copernicus Sentinel-2C snapped dramatic photos of the eruption just minutes after it began, providing a unique perspective on the volcanic activity.
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After 50 Successful Years, The European Space Agency Has Some Big Challenges Ahead
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the founding of the European Space Agency (Esa). It has launched spectacularly successful missions, but is different to other space agencies which generally represent one country.
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Moon, Mars And Beyond: India, Europe Enter New Era Of Space Cooperation
Even as Indian and European space agencies continue to prepare astronauts since a year for the Axiom-4 mission to the ISS, the two are forging new frontiers in space cooperation.
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New Study Confirms Venus Is Still Geologically Active
A new study shows Venus is still geologically active. Scientists discovered mantle plumes creating coronae on their surface, revealing dynamic inner processes similar to early Earth. This breakthrough sets the stage for upcoming NASA and ESA missions to study Venus in greater detail.
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Scientists Chase Falling Satellite to Study Atmospheric Pollution from Spacecraft Reentries
In a rare airborne mission, scientists chased ESA's Cluster Salsa satellite as it reentered Earth's atmosphere. The fiery descent revealed emissions of lithium, potassium, and aluminum—chemicals that could impact the ozone layer and climate. With satellite reentries increasing, researchers aim to improve pollution models and plan further tracking...
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Hubble Captures Stunning Image of Peculiar Spiral Galaxy Arp 184 in Camelopardalis
Arp 184, also known as NGC 1961, is a stunning yet asymmetrical spiral galaxy captured by NASA/ESA’s Hubble Space Telescope. Located about 190 million light-years away in the Camelopardalis constellation, it features a single, starry spiral arm and a rich history of supernovae. Included in Halton Arp’s Atlas of Peculiar Galaxies, Arp 184 stands...
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NASA’s Lunar Space Station Module Enters Final Phase Before Artemis Gateway Launch
NASA’s HALO module, a key element of the Artemis Gateway, has arrived at Northrop Grumman in Arizona for final outfitting. The module will support astronauts with living and working spaces in lunar orbit. Outfitting includes critical systems for power, life support, and communications, marking a major milestone toward NASA’s long-term lunar mis...
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Neighbouring Planets To Faraway Galaxies, NASA Shares Stunning Pics To Celebrate Hubble Telescope's 35th Anniversary
To mark the 35th anniversary of the Hubble Space Telescope, the US space agency NASA released new high-definition photos taken with the technological marvel.
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Signs Of A Supermassive Black Hole Hiding In Nearby Spiral Galaxy
Webb witnessed a highly ionised gas whose level of energy was too high to come from something like supernovae, making scientists believe the presence of a supermassive black hole.
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NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope Shares Detailed Mosaic of the Sombrero Galaxy
NASA’s Hubble reveals a detailed view of the Galactic favourite, the Sombrero Galaxy, telling about the rare shape of the galaxy. The Sombrero Galaxy is found to have metal-rich stars in its outer region. This research has a future scope of getting deeper insights into its formation by using the advanced imaging technique of Hubble.
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Study Identifies Plasma Formation as a Pseudostreamer
ESA’s Solar Orbiter recorded a giant plasma structure extending millions of kilometres from the Sun’s surface. The footage, taken on October 12, 2022, shows a swirling motion in the solar wind, a phenomenon never observed before. Scientists identified the formation as a pseudostreamer caused by a solar flare near the Sun’s north pole. The pla...
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Space Telescope Gaia Sent Into 'Retirement' But Legacy Endures
Europe's Gaia space telescope was powered down and sent into "retirement" on Thursday after a decade revealing the secrets of the Milky Way, but its observations will fuel discoveries for decades to come.
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ESA’s Euclid Telescope Releases First Data, Mapping 26 Million Galaxies
ESA’s Euclid telescope has released its first dataset, mapping 26 million galaxies within a week. The observations include deep-field images, a survey of 380,000 galaxies, and 500 new gravitational lens candidates. Scientists will continue tracking cosmic evolution over six years. The dataset, currently 35 terabytes, is expected to grow to 2 peta...
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European Space Agency Pays Volunteers Rs 4.7 Lakh For 10 Days Of Bed Rest. Here's Why
Volunteers have been asked to lie down on a waterbed for 10 days as part of a dry immersion study to recreate the effects of spaceflight on human body.
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Solar Orbiter Captures First-Ever Close-Up of Sun’s South Pole, Revealing Magnetic Field Chaos
In a historic first, ESA’s Solar Orbiter has imaged the Sun’s elusive south pole, exposing a tangle of magnetic fields and solar winds. The mission marks a major leap in understanding space weather and the 11-year solar cycle that influences Earth’s environment.
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New Images Capture Mount Etna's Massive Eruption From Space
Copernicus Sentinel-2C snapped dramatic photos of the eruption just minutes after it began, providing a unique perspective on the volcanic activity.
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After 50 Successful Years, The European Space Agency Has Some Big Challenges Ahead
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the founding of the European Space Agency (Esa). It has launched spectacularly successful missions, but is different to other space agencies which generally represent one country.
-
Moon, Mars And Beyond: India, Europe Enter New Era Of Space Cooperation
Even as Indian and European space agencies continue to prepare astronauts since a year for the Axiom-4 mission to the ISS, the two are forging new frontiers in space cooperation.
-
New Study Confirms Venus Is Still Geologically Active
A new study shows Venus is still geologically active. Scientists discovered mantle plumes creating coronae on their surface, revealing dynamic inner processes similar to early Earth. This breakthrough sets the stage for upcoming NASA and ESA missions to study Venus in greater detail.
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Scientists Chase Falling Satellite to Study Atmospheric Pollution from Spacecraft Reentries
In a rare airborne mission, scientists chased ESA's Cluster Salsa satellite as it reentered Earth's atmosphere. The fiery descent revealed emissions of lithium, potassium, and aluminum—chemicals that could impact the ozone layer and climate. With satellite reentries increasing, researchers aim to improve pollution models and plan further tracking...
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Hubble Captures Stunning Image of Peculiar Spiral Galaxy Arp 184 in Camelopardalis
Arp 184, also known as NGC 1961, is a stunning yet asymmetrical spiral galaxy captured by NASA/ESA’s Hubble Space Telescope. Located about 190 million light-years away in the Camelopardalis constellation, it features a single, starry spiral arm and a rich history of supernovae. Included in Halton Arp’s Atlas of Peculiar Galaxies, Arp 184 stands...
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NASA’s Lunar Space Station Module Enters Final Phase Before Artemis Gateway Launch
NASA’s HALO module, a key element of the Artemis Gateway, has arrived at Northrop Grumman in Arizona for final outfitting. The module will support astronauts with living and working spaces in lunar orbit. Outfitting includes critical systems for power, life support, and communications, marking a major milestone toward NASA’s long-term lunar mis...
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Neighbouring Planets To Faraway Galaxies, NASA Shares Stunning Pics To Celebrate Hubble Telescope's 35th Anniversary
To mark the 35th anniversary of the Hubble Space Telescope, the US space agency NASA released new high-definition photos taken with the technological marvel.
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Signs Of A Supermassive Black Hole Hiding In Nearby Spiral Galaxy
Webb witnessed a highly ionised gas whose level of energy was too high to come from something like supernovae, making scientists believe the presence of a supermassive black hole.
-
NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope Shares Detailed Mosaic of the Sombrero Galaxy
NASA’s Hubble reveals a detailed view of the Galactic favourite, the Sombrero Galaxy, telling about the rare shape of the galaxy. The Sombrero Galaxy is found to have metal-rich stars in its outer region. This research has a future scope of getting deeper insights into its formation by using the advanced imaging technique of Hubble.
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Study Identifies Plasma Formation as a Pseudostreamer
ESA’s Solar Orbiter recorded a giant plasma structure extending millions of kilometres from the Sun’s surface. The footage, taken on October 12, 2022, shows a swirling motion in the solar wind, a phenomenon never observed before. Scientists identified the formation as a pseudostreamer caused by a solar flare near the Sun’s north pole. The pla...
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Space Telescope Gaia Sent Into 'Retirement' But Legacy Endures
Europe's Gaia space telescope was powered down and sent into "retirement" on Thursday after a decade revealing the secrets of the Milky Way, but its observations will fuel discoveries for decades to come.
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ESA’s Euclid Telescope Releases First Data, Mapping 26 Million Galaxies
ESA’s Euclid telescope has released its first dataset, mapping 26 million galaxies within a week. The observations include deep-field images, a survey of 380,000 galaxies, and 500 new gravitational lens candidates. Scientists will continue tracking cosmic evolution over six years. The dataset, currently 35 terabytes, is expected to grow to 2 peta...
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European Space Agency Pays Volunteers Rs 4.7 Lakh For 10 Days Of Bed Rest. Here's Why
Volunteers have been asked to lie down on a waterbed for 10 days as part of a dry immersion study to recreate the effects of spaceflight on human body.
