The Chandra X-Ray Observatory detects a coronal mass ejection from a star other than the Sun for the first time. To source
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Dr. Kubota of JAXA/EORC got the Gambo-Tatehira Award from the Meteorological Society of Japan in 2019
Jun 5, 2019EORC/JAXA Dr. Kubota of JAXA/EORC got the Gambo-Tatehira Award from the Meteorological Society of Japan in 2019 Dr. Takuji Kubota, Associate Senior Researcher of JAXA/EORC, got the the Gambo-Tatehira Award from the Meteorological Society of Japan (MSJ) in 2019 together with Dr. Kazumasa Aonashi from JMA Meteorological Research Institute, as “Achievements related to […]
Space Rider: Europe’s reusable space transport system
Initially proposed in 2016, ESA’s Space Rider reentry vehicle provides a return to Earth and landing capability that compliments the existing launch options of the Ariane and Vega families. To source
Dozens of satellites joining Vega’s ride-share to space
More than 40 satellite missions will be launched at once by Europe’s Vega launcher this autumn, thanks to the innovative modular “Lego-style” dispenser resting on its upper stage. To source
Rockets for education
Human and robotic exploration image of the week: A university student team prepares their sounding rocket experiment To source
Which rocket?
How do we choose the perfect rocket to lift each unique mission to space? Find out how a spacecraft’s mass and final destination play a huge role in our latest infographic To source
Orion’s AA-2 Flight Test Article Stacks Up!
Orion’s Ascent Abort-2 flight test vehicle was rolled out from Kennedy Space Center’s Launch Abort System Facility to Space Launch Complex 46 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station for its July 2 launch. To source
All engines GO for Vega-C maiden flight
ESA is working with industry towards the maiden flight of Europe’s new Vega-C launch vehicle in 2020 for more launches, with increased performance, to more orbits. To source
Europe’s rockets
Take a look this week at how ESA ensures access to space for Europe into the future with Vega-C, Space Rider, Ariane 6, and new technologies To source
NASA Selects First Commercial Moon Landing Services for Artemis Program
NASA selected three commercial Moon landing service providers that will deliver science and technology payloads under Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) as part of the Artemis program. To source
Science to space
Space Science Image of the Week: Each of these five Ariane 5s launched one of our space science missions To source
Space19+
Find out what’s on the table at Space19+ where ESA Member States will take decisions on the future of Europe in space To source
Mars on Earth – what next?
A Mars Sample Return campaign would bring samples of the Red Planet back to Earth for examination in the best terrestrial laboratories – but choosing the samples and storing them on Mars for later return is only one part of the extensive campaign being planned by the mission designers and scientists. To source