by rmil2k | Nov 8, 2023 | News
[ad_1] A distant, partly-shadowed Earth, as viewed from a 6 000 km-altitude orbit. This unusual image was acquired using an extremely miniaturised camera about the size of the edge of a 20 cent coin – a miniscule technology experiment aboard ESA’s shoebox-sized...
by rmil2k | Nov 8, 2023 | News
[ad_1] The first spaceport in continental Europe is operational. Andøya Spaceport was opened on Nov. 2 by H.R.H Crown Prince Haakon in an official ceremony.The spaceport is part of Andøya Space and is located in Nordmela on Norway’s Andøya island. It will be the...
by rmil2k | Nov 7, 2023 | News
[ad_1] Back to Article List A new study of unusual blobs in Earth’s lower mantle lends credence to the Giant Impact Hypothesis. Theia slams into a young Earth in this artist’s conception. Credit: Hernan Canellas/ASU Long ago, our solar system lost a...
by rmil2k | Nov 7, 2023 | News
[ad_1] An old refractor telescope sees a second life under the night skies, thanks to the efforts of a dedicated amateur observer. It’s always great to see classic telescopes back out under the night skies. We recently found out about a fascinating project to restore...
by rmil2k | Nov 7, 2023 | News
[ad_1] Agency 07/11/2023 487 views 15 likes After years of development with the support of the ESA Education programme, the Educational Irish Research Satellite 1 (EIRSAT-1) is set to launch in November, marking Ireland’s first steps into space. EIRSAT-1 team at...
