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‘Once in a lifetime’: UK and European space scientists urged to join Nasa mission to Uranus

Astrophysicists call for international cooperation on ambitious probe, amid growing interest in the mysterious planet

The Guardian - UK · Jun 1, 2024

Eye of the Sahara: Mauritania's giant rock dome that towers over the desert

The Eye of the Sahara, also known as the Richat structure, stands out like an oversized ammonite among the sand dunes of the Sahara desert in Mauritania.

LiveScience · May 31, 2024

Earliest and most distant galaxy ever photographed with James Webb Space Telescope

This is not only an incredible technological achievement, it could also unlock the mysteries of how the universe began

Digital Camera World · May 31, 2024

Is it time to put a dimmer switch on the push for space solar power?

The thought of beaming power to an energy-hungry Earth from space has long been studied. It was first proposed over 80 years ago in science fiction.

Space · May 29, 2024

The Euclid Space Telescope Has Released 5 Astonishingly Detailed New Images Of The Cosmos

While dark matter and dark energy are in center focus for the Euclid Space Telescope, 5 new images of the cosmos taken by it reveal astonishingly wide possibilities for science. The post The Euclid Space Telescope Has Released 5 Astonishingly Detailed New Images Of The Cosmos first appeared on Bored…

Bored Panda · May 29, 2024

EarthCARE Satellite Launches To Probe How Clouds Affect Climate

A rocket carrying a sophisticated satellite blasted off Tuesday from California on a mission to investigate what role clouds could play in the fight against climate change.

International Business Times · May 29, 2024

SpaceX launches Earth-observing EarthCARE satellite during rocket flight doubleheader (photos, video)

SpaceX launched the EarthCARE mission this afternoon (May 28) after sending aloft a group of Starlink internet satellites this morning.

Space · May 28, 2024

Scientists pick their favorite Euclid 'dark universe' telescope images: 'The best is still to come'

The European Space Agency has now released ten images from its dark universe detective spacecraft, Euclid. We asked scientists from various fields to pick their favorite Euclid image thus far.

Space · May 28, 2024

Zero Debris Charter aims to boost international cooperation on cleaning up Earth's space junk problem

ESA and some of its member states have signed the non-binding Zero Debris Charter, committing themselves to take steps to help tackle the orbital debris problem.

Space · May 28, 2024

Astronomy has a bullying and harassment issue: 'Results presented in this report are bleak'

A "damning" 2020 survey, conducted by the Royal Astronomical Society, reveals systemic bullying across the field of astronomy.

Space · May 28, 2024