Europe has successfully launched a new meteorological satellite MetOp-SG-A1 using the Ariane 6 rocket. This advanced satellite brings a revolution in weather forecasting and climate monitoring, and with the Copernicus Sentinel-5 instrument will enable daily global monitoring of air quality and greenhouse gases.
Experiments on the International Space Station (ISS) explore how weightlessness affects the fundamental building blocks of life. From discovering the mechanisms by which cells feel gravity, key to fighting osteoporosis and muscular atrophy, to analyzing the effects on the heart, brain, and DNA, these space explorations provide insights for astronaut health and medicine on Earth.
The latest observations from the James Webb telescope show that the exoplanet TRAPPIST-1 d, although similar in size and composition to Earth, has no atmosphere comparable to our own. Scientists have explored three possible scenarios of his condition and highlighted the challenges posed by proximity to the parent star to the red dwarf.
The first new-generation satellite, MetOp-SG-A1, crucial for the future of weather forecasting and climate monitoring, has been successfully launched. With the Copernicus Sentinel-5 instrument, this satellite will provide the most precise data to date on air pollutants, ozone, and greenhouse gases from its polar orbit, marking a revolution in Earth observation
The Ariane 6 rocket takes off from the European spaceport in Kouro tonight, carrying the revolutionary meteorological satellite MetOp-SG-A1 and the Sentinel-5 instrument. This key mission to Europe will provide unprecedented data for more accurate weather forecasting, climate monitoring and in-depth air quality analysis on a global scale.
Earth's orbit faces a threat from thousands of satellites and millions of pieces of debris. The European Space Agency (ESA) is developing a solution through the CREAM project – an automated system for risk assessment and collision avoidance, which reduces human error and lays the groundwork for future “traffic rules” in space.