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Video: Scientists Share Clip Of Comet Breaking Apart In Real Time, Call It "Really Special"
Comets are loose collections of ice, dust and frozen gases left over from the solar system's formation 4.6 billion years ago.
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Did Life Exist On Mars? NASA's Curiosity Spots Organic Molecules Never Seen Before On Red Planet
The rover detected seven different organic compounds in a dried-up lakebed near Mars' equator, five of which had never been seen on the planet before.
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NASA Reveals Rapid X-Ray Fading In Young Stars Could Favour Life-Hosting Planets
The research team used additional data from the European Space Agency's Gaia satellite and ROSAT mission to identify stars in stellar clusters.
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Rocket Lab Sends Up Test Satellites for Europe’s Next-Gen Navigation System
Rocket Lab launched two Celeste satellites for the European Space Agency, testing a new low Earth orbit layer for the Galileo navigation system to deliver stronger, more reliable navigation signals worldwide.
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"Still Shaken": Flyer Posts Video Of Explosion Outside Plane Window
The event is already being referred to as the 2026 Koblenz meteor.
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Europe's Sun-Observation Satellite Loses Contact With Ground Control: Here's What We Know
Proba-3 consists of two satellites - the Coronagraph and the Occulter, and the former has gone dark.
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European Space Agency's Spacecraft Captures Close-Up Image Of Interstellar Comet Releasing Dust
A recent image shared by the European Space Agency's Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer (Juice) reveals a close-up view of the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS.
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European Space Agency Hit by Cyberattacks, Hundreds of Gigabytes of Data Stolen by Hackers
ESA suffered cyberattacks that exposed hundreds of gigabytes of sensitive data, including mission details, access credentials, and proprietary software. While no immediate threat is reported, cybersecurity experts warn that combined leaks could pose strategic risks. The agency is cooperating with authorities, highlighting the need for stronger cybe...
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European Space Agency Shares Details Of Martian Ice Age
The Martian ice age left behind striking features, revealing the planet's climatic past, ESA said.
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Meet Michaela Benthaus, Set To Become The First Wheelchair User In Space
Michaela Benthaus has worked at various research centres since 2016 before joining European Space Agency in 2024 as a Young Graduate Trainee (YGT) Mars Radio Occultation in the Netherlands.
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Europe’s Ariane 6 Rocket Lifts Off With First Galileo Satellites, Boosting Europe’s Navigation Network
Europe’s Ariane 6 rocket has launched its first Galileo navigation satellites, joining the 26-satellite constellation. The mission strengthens Europe’s GPS capabilities and reduces reliance on foreign rockets.
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Astronauts Share Images Of Mars Volcano, Reveal Stunning Details Of Frozen Lava Rivers
The images, captured by the Mars Express orbiter, reveal the volcano's southeast flank with hundreds of overlapping lava flows.
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Crunchy Crickets, Mealworms And More: Astronauts Could Eat Insects In Space
Insects can be a safe option for space travel as they require less land, water and feed than traditional livestock.
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Scientists Plan To Make Space Food From Thin Air And Astronaut Urine
This technology has already been demonstrated on Earth, and now, scientists are planning to test it in space.
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Interstellar Object 3I/ATLAS Loses Tail, Reignites Debate About Its Origin And Composition
NASA and the European Space Agency will monitor 3I/ATLAS as it approaches Jupiter on March 16, 2026.
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Video: Scientists Share Clip Of Comet Breaking Apart In Real Time, Call It "Really Special"
Comets are loose collections of ice, dust and frozen gases left over from the solar system's formation 4.6 billion years ago.
-
Did Life Exist On Mars? NASA's Curiosity Spots Organic Molecules Never Seen Before On Red Planet
The rover detected seven different organic compounds in a dried-up lakebed near Mars' equator, five of which had never been seen on the planet before.
-
NASA Reveals Rapid X-Ray Fading In Young Stars Could Favour Life-Hosting Planets
The research team used additional data from the European Space Agency's Gaia satellite and ROSAT mission to identify stars in stellar clusters.
-
Rocket Lab Sends Up Test Satellites for Europe’s Next-Gen Navigation System
Rocket Lab launched two Celeste satellites for the European Space Agency, testing a new low Earth orbit layer for the Galileo navigation system to deliver stronger, more reliable navigation signals worldwide.
-
"Still Shaken": Flyer Posts Video Of Explosion Outside Plane Window
The event is already being referred to as the 2026 Koblenz meteor.
-
Europe's Sun-Observation Satellite Loses Contact With Ground Control: Here's What We Know
Proba-3 consists of two satellites - the Coronagraph and the Occulter, and the former has gone dark.
-
European Space Agency's Spacecraft Captures Close-Up Image Of Interstellar Comet Releasing Dust
A recent image shared by the European Space Agency's Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer (Juice) reveals a close-up view of the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS.
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European Space Agency Hit by Cyberattacks, Hundreds of Gigabytes of Data Stolen by Hackers
ESA suffered cyberattacks that exposed hundreds of gigabytes of sensitive data, including mission details, access credentials, and proprietary software. While no immediate threat is reported, cybersecurity experts warn that combined leaks could pose strategic risks. The agency is cooperating with authorities, highlighting the need for stronger cybe...
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European Space Agency Shares Details Of Martian Ice Age
The Martian ice age left behind striking features, revealing the planet's climatic past, ESA said.
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Meet Michaela Benthaus, Set To Become The First Wheelchair User In Space
Michaela Benthaus has worked at various research centres since 2016 before joining European Space Agency in 2024 as a Young Graduate Trainee (YGT) Mars Radio Occultation in the Netherlands.
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Europe’s Ariane 6 Rocket Lifts Off With First Galileo Satellites, Boosting Europe’s Navigation Network
Europe’s Ariane 6 rocket has launched its first Galileo navigation satellites, joining the 26-satellite constellation. The mission strengthens Europe’s GPS capabilities and reduces reliance on foreign rockets.
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Astronauts Share Images Of Mars Volcano, Reveal Stunning Details Of Frozen Lava Rivers
The images, captured by the Mars Express orbiter, reveal the volcano's southeast flank with hundreds of overlapping lava flows.
-
Crunchy Crickets, Mealworms And More: Astronauts Could Eat Insects In Space
Insects can be a safe option for space travel as they require less land, water and feed than traditional livestock.
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Scientists Plan To Make Space Food From Thin Air And Astronaut Urine
This technology has already been demonstrated on Earth, and now, scientists are planning to test it in space.
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Interstellar Object 3I/ATLAS Loses Tail, Reignites Debate About Its Origin And Composition
NASA and the European Space Agency will monitor 3I/ATLAS as it approaches Jupiter on March 16, 2026.
