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ESA’s EnVision Mission Doesn’t Have a lot of Fuel, so it’s Going to Aerobrake in the Atmosphere of Venus
Venus has almost been “the forgotten planet,” with only one space mission going there in the past 30 years. But…
BepiColombo’s Second Mercury Flyby
BepiColombo's stunning close pass by Mercury on Thursday provides a prelude of what’s to come.
ESA Gives Green Light on its Comet Interceptor Mission
Comets, with their long, beautiful, bright tails of ice, are some of the most spectacular sightings in the night sky.…
What’s the Right Depth to Search for Life on Icy Worlds?
Are we alone? Is there life beyond Earth? These are the questions that plague the very essence of science, and…
Five Rover Teams Chosen to Help Explore the Moon’s South Pole
The Moon may seem barren, and it is. However, a certain species of inquisitive primates is still very interested in…
Martian Astronauts Will Create Fuel by Having a Shower
A team of Spanish researchers, with support from the ESA, are working on a system that will allow astronauts on…
Because of Extreme Drought, Lake Powell is Barely a Lake Anymore
The two largest reservoirs in the United States are now at their lowest levels since they were first created. After…
Astronauts are Practicing Landing at the Moon's South Pole
The European Space Agency (ESA) is learning how to touch down safely at the South Pole of the Moon, without…
Cultured Meat Could Keep Astronauts fed in Space
The ESA is investigating lab-grown meat as a possible application of feeding astronauts on long-duration missions away from Earth.
The Milky Way has an Inner Ring, Just Outside the Core
Combining data from the APOGEE survey and the Gaia Observatory with sophisticated models, a team of scientists has found a…