NASA's Perseverance rover has discovered a potential bio-signature in a sample of Sapphire Canyon rock from Lake Crater. Analysis of the "leopard spots" on the rock shows a unique combination of minerals and organic carbon that points to possible ancient microbial life, which represents the most significant clue in the search for life on Mars so far.
NASA's James Webb Telescope analyzed the atmosphere of the ancient and unusual brown dwarf "Accident." The discovery of a silane molecule, first observed in such an object, offers a key explanation for why silicon, an otherwise common element, has so far been invisible in the atmospheres of gaseous giants such as Jupiter and Saturn.
Estonia celebrated ten years of full membership in the European Space Agency (ESA) with a celebration in Tallinn. The event took place alongside the European Interparliamentary Space Conference, where space security, challenges and opportunities for European industry and science in the coming decade were discussed.
The James Webb Space Telescope has discovered a spectacular sight inside the Lobster Nebula. His infrared camera peered through the cosmic dust and captured the star cluster Pismis 24, where the violent radiation of young, massive stars carves out unreal cosmic landscapes and triggers the creation of new worlds.
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.