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What is the International Space Station?
In orbit of Earth, at an altitude of between 330 and 435 km (205 and 270 mi), is the International…
Merry Christmas From Space 2016
As we celebrate the Christmas tidings of 2016 here on Earth, a lucky multinational crew of astronauts and cosmonauts celebrate…
Who was Giovanni Cassini?
For his contributions to the field of astronomy, Giovanni Domenico Cassini is considered to be one of the most important…
Sentinel-1 Satellites Confirm San Francisco’s Millenium Tower Is Sinking
Radar mapping of San Francisco's Bay Area has verified the slow sinking of a luxury skyscraper.
What is the Mars Curse?
If you’re going to send a spacecraft to Mars, you’ve got to know that place has an insatiable hunger for…
Here Are the Last Images We’ll Ever See From Rosetta
The Rosetta team has released the final batch of images taken by the NAVCAM during the last month of its…
Europe’s Orbiter is Safely at Mars, but No Word from the Lander
After a long journey, the ExoMars 2016 orbiter is safe and doing well, but the state of the lander is…
The Hidden Glaciers Of Mars
New photos taken by the Mars Express probe reveal evidence of buried glaciers in a region that separates the planet's…
Rosetta Wows With Amazing Closeups of Comet 67P Before Final ‘Crunchdown’
After 10 years pursuing 67P/C-G and more than two years studying it from orbit, Rosetta made the comet's icy nucleus…
Get That Geologist A Flight Suit!
Given the importance of geology to space exploration, the ESA is conducting multiple programs to make sure astronauts understand rocks!