ESA's Plato Satellite Endures Space Extremes in Crucial Test
The European Space Agency's Plato satellite is undergoing critical tests in a massive vacuum chamber, simulating the extreme hot and cold of space.
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ISS Uncovers Hidden Electrical Storms Above Earth
From its unique vantage point, the International Space Station is capturing hidden electrical storms—red sprites and blue jets—that occur high above Earth's thunderstorms.
#ISS#Space#Atmospheric Science
NASA's Lunar Gateway: A Vital Outpost or a Costly Detour?
NASA's Lunar Gateway, a planned moon-orbiting station, faces an uncertain future amid debates over its cost, necessity, and strategic role in the Artemis program.
#Lunar Gateway#NASA#Artemis Program
Satellite Captures 'Ring of Fire' Eclipse Unseen on Earth
ESA's Proba-2 satellite captured breathtaking images of a 'ring of fire' solar eclipse on Feb. 17, 2026, an event almost entirely missed by observers on Earth.
#Solar Eclipse#ESA#Space
ISS Crew Conducts Health Scans and Pharmaceutical Research
Astronauts on the International Space Station are conducting vital health research, including vein scans to study blood clot risks in microgravity.
#International Space Station#NASA#Astronauts
ESA Moves Satellites for Rare Atmospheric Reentry Study
The European Space Agency has maneuvered two satellites for a coordinated reentry in 2026 to study how they break apart, aiming to improve future spacecraft safety.
#ESA#Space Debris#Satellite
Space Exploration in 2026: A Look at the Year Ahead
The year 2026 is set to be a landmark period for space exploration, with a full schedule of missions to the Moon, Mars, and beyond, plus the launch of powerful new space telescopes.
#Space Exploration#NASA#Moon Mission
Euclid Telescope Captures Stunning View of Distant Galaxy
The European Space Agency's Euclid telescope has delivered a stunning new image of spiral galaxy NGC 646, showcasing its mission to map the dark universe.
#Euclid Telescope#Astronomy#Space
Solar Storms Pose Growing Threat to Global Air Travel
Recent disruptions to an Airbus flight have highlighted the growing risks that solar storms and space weather pose to modern aviation's critical electronic and navigation systems.
#Space Weather#Aviation Safety#Solar Storms
Blue Origin to Fly First Wheelchair User to Edge of Space
Aerospace engineer Michi Benthaus is set to become the first wheelchair user to travel to the edge of space on an upcoming Blue Origin New Shepard flight.
#Blue Origin#Space Tourism#Accessibility
Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS Flares Up in New Images
New images from NASA's Hubble and ESA's Juice spacecraft show interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS glowing with activity ahead of its close approach to Earth on Dec. 19.
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Europe Details Ambitious Plan for Argonaut Moon Lander
The European Space Agency has selected an industrial team led by Thales Alenia Space to build its Argonaut lunar lander, targeting a 2030 mission to the Moon.
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