On the occasion of the 48th anniversary of the launch of the Voyager 1 probe, we are reminded of the historic 'Family Portrait of the Solar System' and the iconic photo 'Pale Blue Dot'. Discover the story behind Sagan's inspiration, the groundbreaking discoveries of the Jupiter and Saturn missions, and how Voyagers still transmit data from interstellar space today.
The ESA has unveiled the Celeste mission, a new constellation of Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites designed to strengthen the resilience and precision of the Galileo system. Named after the daughter of Galileo Galilei, the mission delivers stronger signals and better coverage, ensuring the future of European satellite navigation and technological independence.
Research on the International Space Station reveals how bubbles in microgravity behave differently, becoming larger and more stable. This phenomenon provides a revolutionary method to concentrate tiny cancer biomarkers and nanoplastics particles, paving the way for ultrasensitive diagnostics.
NASA's BioNutrients project on the International Space Station is testing a revolutionary method of producing fresh nutrients and vitamins. Using genetically modified yeast, astronauts create key compounds, which is crucial for future long-term missions to Mars and has the potential to be deployed in remote areas on Earth.
Just a few weeks after launch, the new European meteorological satellite MetOp-SG-A1 has sent its first impressive data. Its advanced MWS and RO instruments provide unprecedented precision in measuring temperature and humidity, which will bring a revolution in weather forecasting and climate change monitoring
Revolutionary data from the Solar Orbiter mission, led by ESA and NASA, revealed that super-fast electrons from the sun come from two different sources: solar flares and coronal mass ejections. This discovery is crucial for more accurate forecasting of space weather and protection of satellites, astronauts and technology on Earth.