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Beginner guides to space, including short video explainers and quick-look space facts

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Explore the intriguing findings of water distribution in Jupiter's stratosphere. There's a clear asymmetry with more water in the southern hemisphere compared to the northern. The study also links this upper atmosphere water to the 1994 comet impacts of Shoemaker-Levy 9. Dive deeper into the mysteries of our Solar System!

Quick-look facts about Jupiter: the largest gas giant planet in the Solar System, and destination for ESA's Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer mission!

Learn the difference between a 'shooting star' a fireball, a meteoroid and more in this handy infographic that illustrates what’s what in the fascinating world of space rocks.

Space basics

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Exploring outer space doesn't come without rules. In this episode of Meet the Experts, Thea Flem Dethlefsen discusses the laws that govern space to ensure that all states have equal, fair and sustainable access in the present and the future.

Downloadable factsheet with facts about the Sun and ESA's Solar Orbiter mission

The top five ESA astronauts who have done spacewalks, presented in order of total time spent doing an Extra Vehicular Activity (EVA). (Numbers as of April 2021)

Space facts

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Did you know that some asteroids have their own moons? Thanks to our Gaia mission, scientists have spotted signs of possible moons orbiting hundreds of asteroids! Gaia, known for mapping our galaxy in detail, now sheds light on these tiny companions, giving us a fascinating glimpse into the diversity of our solar system. Learn more about this groundbreaking discovery and how Gaia’s findings are helping us understand asteroid formations and orbits in ways we never imagined. Click to dive into the mysteries of space!

On 12 November 2024, Mars kicks off a fresh New Year! While Earth and Mars both orbit the Sun, a Martian year is full of fascinating twists. Curious about how time flows differently on the Red Planet? Let’s dive into what makes a year on Mars unique—and what it shares with our own!

The James Webb Space Telescope may have found atmospheric gases around 55 Cancri e, a scorching exoplanet 41 light-years away. This rocky world, orbiting its star at a blistering distance, might have a volatile-rich atmosphere, hinting at a distribution of heat across its surface. Could this be the first evidence of a rocky planet atmosphere outside our Solar System? Explore the findings from Webb’s infrared instruments and unravel the mystery of this super-Earth!

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Gaia discovers possible moons around hundreds of asteroids

Did you know that some asteroids have their own moons? Thanks to our Gaia mission, scientists have spotted signs of possible moons orbiting hundreds of asteroids! Gaia, known for mapping our galaxy in detail, now sheds light on these tiny companions, giving us a fascinating glimpse into the diversity of our solar system. Learn more about this groundbreaking discovery and how Gaia’s findings are helping us understand asteroid formations and orbits in ways we never imagined. Click to dive into the mysteries of space!

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Mars Exploration

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On 12 November 2024, Mars kicks off a fresh New Year! While Earth and Mars both orbit the Sun, a Martian year is full of fascinating twists. Curious about how time flows differently on the Red Planet? Let’s dive into what makes a year on Mars unique—and what it shares with our own!

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Webb detects possible atmosphere on a super-hot rocky exoplanet!

The James Webb Space Telescope may have found atmospheric gases around 55 Cancri e, a scorching exoplanet 41 light-years away. This rocky world, orbiting its star at a blistering distance, might have a volatile-rich atmosphere, hinting at a distribution of heat across its surface. Could this be the first evidence of a rocky planet atmosphere outside our Solar System? Explore the findings from Webb’s infrared instruments and unravel the mystery of this super-Earth!

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Will debris from NASA’s DART mission reach Earth?

Discover how debris from @nasa's DART asteroid impact could create the first human-made meteor shower! Scientists predict that particles from the Dimorphos asteroid might reach Earth or Mars in the coming decades. ESA’s Hera mission is set to study this exciting event, unlocking key insights into planetary defense. Could we soon witness a human-created meteor shower? Stay tuned!

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Discovering water in Jupiter’s atmosphere

Explore the intriguing findings of water distribution in Jupiter's stratosphere. There's a clear asymmetry with more water in the southern hemisphere compared to the northern. The study also links this upper atmosphere water to the 1994 comet impacts of Shoemaker-Levy 9. Dive deeper into the mysteries of our Solar System!

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Milani CubeSat Joins ESA’s Hera Mission

Discover how the tiny, shoebox-sized Milani CubeSat is set to explore the asteroid Dimorphos as part of ESA’s Hera mission! Milani will gather crucial data on asteroid surfaces, helping advance our knowledge of space safety and asteroid deflection. Learn more about this exciting mission that’s paving the way for future space exploration!

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Discover the tiny spacecraft changing what we know about asteroids

Meet Juventas, a shoebox-sized spacecraft from the Hera mission, ready to explore the binary asteroid system of Didymos and its moon Dimorphos – a space rock the size of the Great Pyramid! Using advanced radar, Juventas will reveal if Dimorphos is a solid monolith or a loose pile of rubble. Plus, it will gently land to measure the asteroid’s gravity—something never done before! This tiny spacecraft is on a mission to rewrite our understanding of asteroids and could one day help protect Earth.

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Gaia's Role in Discovering Distant Worlds

ESA's Gaia mission goes beyond mapping stars—it plays a critical role in discovering exoplanets. By tracking the positions and movements of stars with unprecedented precision, Gaia helps detect hidden planets orbiting distant stars. This data aids in understanding the formation of planetary systems and adds thousands of new planets to the growing "exoplanet zoo." Dive into how Gaia is transforming our knowledge of the universe and uncovering the secrets of distant worlds.

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Autonomous Rovers and Mars Exploration: Tech Trials in a UK Quarry

ESA's latest rover trials in a UK quarry showcased impressive feats of technology, including autonomous navigation and sample collection. Rovers like Codi and Charlie traversed rocky terrain, simulating real Martian challenges while testing new features like 3D vision and LiDAR. These missions are a crucial step towards future exploration of the Moon and Mars. Fun fact: their team mascot is a knitted piglet named Kevin (Bacon)! Learn more about these exciting developments from ESA.

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Discovering the secrets of the puffy exoplanet WASP-107 b

Did you know there’s a warm Neptune out there that's lighter than Jupiter but puffier than expected? Using the James Webb Space Telescope, scientists have uncovered surprising details about WASP-107 b, including its mysterious internal heat caused by tidal forces. Learn how this discovery, combined with Hubble data, has led to new insights into the planet’s massive core and atmospheric makeup. Thanks to Webb, we’re one step closer to understanding these strange worlds beyond our solar system!

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Black Hole throws a galactic tantrum

ESA’s XMM-Newton has spotted a black hole causing chaos in the galaxy Markarian 817! This cosmic giant is unleashing ultra-fast winds, flinging gas in all directions and stopping star formation in its tracks. Find out how this “tantrum” is reshaping the galaxy and giving scientists new insights into how black holes and galaxies evolve.

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Ocean Plastic Pollution

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Plastic pollution from space

Discover how ESA is combating ocean plastic pollution with innovative satellite technology. Learn about 25 groundbreaking projects that detect and track marine litter from space, providing crucial data to clean up our oceans and protect marine life. Together, we can make a difference in preserving our planet.

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Discovering hidden companions of bright stars: Gaia’s breakthrough

Explore the fascinating discovery of hidden celestial companions orbiting bright stars, revealed by @EuropeanSpaceAgency's Gaia mission and ESO’s GRAVITY instrument. This breakthrough has uncovered eight dim stars and brown dwarfs, some of which are closer to their host stars than ever observed before. Learn how this innovative technique could open new possibilities in the hunt for exoplanets and deepen our understanding of the universe. Dive into the details of this groundbreaking research and what it means for future space exploration!

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The Oldest Black Hole Merger Ever Detected - A Cosmic Discovery

Explore the Universe's secrets with the James Webb Space Telescope! Witness the discovery of the most distant black hole merger, occurring when the universe was just 740 million years old. This groundbreaking find reveals how massive black holes shaped early galaxies and hints at future discoveries with gravitational wave observatories.

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Neutron stars too young to be so cool

Scientists found three young neutron stars cooler than their peers, challenging existing models. These findings narrow down potential equations of state, crucial for understanding neutron stars and fundamental physics. Dive into the mysteries of the Universe with this groundbreaking research!