Mission control ready for EarthCARE despite disruption

Mission control ready for EarthCARE despite disruption

Enabling & Support 06/05/2024 492 views 7 likes Teams at ESA’s European Space Operations Centre in Darmstadt, Germany, are currently engaged in intensive preparations for the critical ‘Launch and Early Orbit’ phase of the agency’s EarthCARE satellite....
Could we find Planet X using JWST?

Could we find Planet X using JWST?

Back to Article List Considering its distance, the uncertainty in its location, and the breadth of its orbital path, this hypothetical planet is exceedingly difficult to detect. This artist’s concept depicts the distant, hypothetical, Neptune-sized Planet X in our...
China Creates a High-Resolution Atlas of the Moon

China Creates a High-Resolution Atlas of the Moon

Multiple space agencies are looking to send crewed missions to the Moon’s southern polar region in this decade and the next. Moreover, they intend to create the infrastructure that will allow for a sustained human presence, exploration, and economic development. This...
Earth from Space: Namibian landforms

Earth from Space: Namibian landforms

This image may resemble the surface of Mars, but it was actually captured by the Copernicus Sentinel-2 mission, revealing the stunning terrain of northwest Namibia.Zoom in to explore this image at its full 10 m resolution or click on the circles to learn more. The...