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Supporting Sustainable Development

ESA works to support the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as part of its commitment to improve life on Earth while making scientific and engineering breakthroughs in space. The SDGs address a wide variety of aims, from environmental sustainability to human rights and equality. To source

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Students and educators share ideas at SSEA

Last week over 120 students, young professionals, lecturers and teachers gathered at the University of Leicester’s Stamford Court for the third edition of the Symposium on Space Educational Activities. The three-day event was a whirlwind of learning and sharing, with presentations, round table discussions, demonstrations and visits, all on the topic of Space Educational Activities.  […]

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Luca takes leading role for Europe in space

ESA astronaut Luca Parmitano is set to become the third European and first Italian commander of the International Space Station, following an official change of command ceremony on Wednesday 2 October 2019. To source

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Let there be light

Technology image of the week: Reverse engineering, making a solar cell glow by applying electricity to it To source

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How ESA helps connect industry and spark 5G innovation

Connecting people and machines to everything, everywhere and at all times through 5G networks promises to transform society. People will be able to access information and services developed to meet their immediate needs but, for this to happen seamlessly, satellite networks are needed alongside terrestrial ones. The European Space Agency is working with companies keen […]

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A year trapped in Arctic ice for climate science

As millions of people around the world marched for urgent action on climate change ahead of this week’s UN Climate Action Summit, an icebreaker set sail from Norway to spend a year drifting in the Arctic sea ice. This extraordinary expedition is set to make a step change in climate science – and ESA is […]

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Into the deep

Human and robotic exploration image of the week: Cavenauts explore a cave network in Slovenia in the latest field training expedition To source

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A new satellite to understand how Earth is losing its cool

Following a rigorous selection process, ESA has selected a new satellite mission to fill in a critical missing piece of the climate jigsaw. By measuring radiation emitted by Earth into space, FORUM will provide new insight into the planet’s radiation budget and how it is controlled. To source

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Magnetic simulation

Space Science Image of the Week: To accurately measure magnetic fields, Solar Orbiter underwent testing in a unique facility To source

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