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Boeing Starliner astronauts: what six months stuck in space may do to their perception of time

Two astronauts marooned in space may sound like the plot of a Hollywood blockbuster, but for two Nasa crew members, it is now a reality. Commander Barry Wilmore and pilot Sunita Williams are currently in limbo on the International Space Station (ISS).

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Mars orbiter hears the siren song of a salty Red Planet 'mermaid'

The European Space Agency's ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter spied a salt deposit on Mars that likely indicates water once flowed there, in a region known as the "Sea of the Sirens."

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Space-junk scout captures amazing fly-around footage of discarded rocket in orbit (video)

Astroscale's ADRAS-J space debris inspecting mission completed a series of fly-around maneuvers of its target space junk, capturing stunning footage of a dead rocket stage in orbit.

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Space is becoming an 'unsustainable environment in the long term,' ESA says

Large amounts of space debris and satellite megaconstellations in low Earth orbit are creating "an unsustainable environment in the long-term," according to a new report from the European Space Agency.

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Europe on the moon: ESA targeting 2031 for 1st 'Argonaut' lunar lander mission

The first robotic Argonaut moon landing mission is targeted for 2031, the European Space Agency noted in a document published last week.

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Asteroid Apophis will visit Earth in 2029, and this European satellite will be along for the ride

As Apophis passes closer to Earth than geosynchronous satellites in April 2029, the asteroid will hopefully be tracked by a new ESA mission called Ramses.

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Ariane 6 vs. SpaceX: How the rockets stack up

The European Space Agency is planning to use the Ariane 6 for a variety of missions. Here's what you need to know.

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1st images from European climate satellite reveal how energy cycles to and from Earth

The European Space Agency's EarthCARE satellite sent back its first images; they should be able to help scientists better study Earth's energy balance.

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Europe's Mars sample return orbiter moving ahead despite NASA budget uncertainty

The European Space Agency's Earth Return Orbiter has passed its design review, which validates its technical details and moves the project onto manufacturing and testing.

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European Space Agency Successfully Launches Ariane 6 Rocket

The successful launch of the Ariane 6 rocket by the European Space Agency marks a significant milestone in advancing space exploration and satellite launch...

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Europe's new Ariane 6 rocket set for inaugural launch from French Guiana

The Ariane 6, Europe's latest heavy-lift launch vehicle, is scheduled for its maiden voyage on 9 July from the European Spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana. This debut mission will carry a payload of eight satellites and various experimental instruments.

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Grand Canyon-size 'scar' on Mars revealed like never before in striking new satellite photos

New photos from the European Space Agency's Mars Express orbiter give us our best look yet at a giant ravine on the Red Planet. The dark "scar" was likely birthed by a gigantic blob of magma hidden beneath a massive nearby volcano millions of years ago.

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How to watch ‘planet killer’ asteroid big enough to ‘end civilization’ fly near Earth this week

The 7,600-foot long celestial object has earned the nickname ‘planet killer,’ flying at speeds of 58,000 miles per hour

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Keeping astronauts healthy in space isn’t easy − new training programs will prepare students to perform medicine while thousands of miles away from Earth

In the coming decade, more people will go to space than ever before as human spaceflight enters a new era. NASA, the European Space Agency and other governmental agencies are partnering to develop crewed missions beyond the Moon. At the same time, these agencies are collaborating with private companies using…

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Europe's Long-delayed Ariane 6 Rocket Set For July 9 Launch

The next-generation Ariane 6 rocket, a crucial programme for Europe's space ambitions, is due to lift off on July 9 following years of delays, the European Space Agency said Wednesday.

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China's Chang'e 6 probe starts collecting 1st lunar far side samples to be brought to Earth

China's Chang'e-6 lunar mission has carried out a successful far side touchdown and is already busily gathering specimens for send-off to Earth.

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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.

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European Space Telescope Captures Stunning Images Of Baby Stars

Euclid, a European space telescope, unveils a stellar nursery 1,300 light-years away, marking the beginning of its ambitious quest to explore the cosmos.

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French, Belgian Astronauts Named Next Europeans To Fly To ISS

France's Sophie Adenot and Belgium's Raphael Liegeois will be the first two from a new class of European astronauts to blast off to the International Space Station, the European Space Agency said Wednesday.

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We tracked secret Russian missile launchers in Ukraine using public satellite data

In the occupied far east of Ukraine, Russian forces are aiming waves of missiles against Ukrainian civilian targets. Each of Russia’s state-of-the-art missile launch systems costs more than US$100 million (A$150 million). They allow Russia to launch attacks from safe positions many kilometres behind the front lines.

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Comet Fragment Explodes, Illuminating Sky With Blue Fireball Over Spain And Portugal

People standing outside were stunned to see the comet fragment zoom across the sky in Spain and Portugal in the "once in a lifetime moment." The post Comet Fragment Explodes, Illuminating Sky With Blue Fireball Over Spain And Portugal first appeared on Bored Panda.

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The shocking stupidity of the smart meter system

Letters: Jim Fleming notes that the European Space Agency can wake up a satellite, but his power supplier cannot wake up his smart meters. Plus letters from Andrew Warren and David Redshaw

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32 strange places scientists are looking for aliens

From planets and moons in our solar system to dying stars and parallel universes, here are some of the far-out places scientists are searching for alien life.

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Mars exploration, new rockets and more: Interview with ESA chief Josef Aschbacher

Space.com caught up with ESA Director General Josef Aschbacher recently to talk about Europe's space plans and priorities going forward.

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Mars probe spots "spider" shapes

The European Space Agency's Mars Express spotted carbon dioxide ice producing spider-like plumes

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