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First Launch Of Europe's Ariane 6 Rocket Planned For June-July

The European Space Agency announced on Thursday that the long-delayed first launch of its next-generation Ariane 6 rocket will take place between June 15 and July 31 next year.

International Business Times

Rare Six-Planet Star System Found With Unchanged Layout For Billions Of Years

Astronomers discover an unusual star system with planets in perfect orbital resonance, providing insights into planetary formation and evolution.

Zenger

Watch Europe's new Ariane 6 rocket fire its engines in new timelapse video

A newly released video from the European Space Agency highlights a recent wet dress rehearsal for the space agency's new heavy-lift launch vehicle, and its 7-minute hot fire engine test.

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'The Making of JUICE' film documents how scientists built a Jupiter-bound spacecraft against the odds

JUICE blasted off in April 2023 on a mission to explore Jupiter’s ocean moons and learn more about whether they could support life.

Space

Hubble Space Telescope spies multiple galaxy clusters masquerading as one (image)

The Hubble Space Telescope has observed a double whammy — two independent galaxy clusters grouped together in the same view.

Space

Space race 2.0: why Europe is joining the new dash to the moon

The European Space Agency’s plan to build a cargo vessel that can convert to a crew ship is one giant step in its ambitions to compete with rival lunar exploration programmes

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Denmark's comic strip bear Rasmus Klump takes a spin on the space station

Denmark's first astronaut, Andy Mogensen, marked the midpoint of his second mission on the ISS by comparing his zero-g skills against those of another Danish icon, Rasmus Klump.

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Europe's new Ariane 6 rocket passes launch rehearsal: ESA

Europe’s Ariane 6 launcher has passed a key rehearsal in preparation for its first flight, the European Space Agency said on Thursday - part of efforts to bring the delayed rocket to the launchpad in 2024

The Hindu

Europe's Ariane 6 Rocket Successfully Completes Hot-fire Test

The European Space Agency's Ariane 6 rocket successfully completed a dress rehearsal on Thursday, test-firing its engine in preparation for a maiden voyage scheduled for 2024.

International Business Times

Europe's new Ariane 6 rocket aces crucial 7-minute engine burn

Europe conducted a crucial seven-minute-long burn with the core-stage engine of its new Ariane 6 rocket today (Nov. 23), keeping the vehicle on track for a 2024 debut.

Space

Astronauts celebrate Thanksgiving in space! Here's what they'll eat and what they're thankful for (video)

The crew of Expedition 70 are preparing to celebrate Thanksgiving in space, explaining in a new video what they are thankful for before they sit down for an out-of-this-world Turkey Day meal.

Space

Wonder what it's like to fall into Uranus? These scientists do, too

Wind tunnels show what a probe descending into the atmosphere of Uranus or Neptune would probably need to contend with. Such a probe is a high-priority mission for both NASA and ESA.

Space

Europe's JUICE probe will be 1st to use gravity of Earth and moon to slingshot to Jupiter

The spacecraft recently burned 10 percent of its total fuel in a single 43-minute maneuver as preparation for the double gravity assist.

Space

This solar eruption was so powerful it warped the sun's magnetic field (video)

Satellites observed a coronal mass ejection on Wednesday (Nov. 15), capturing a bright burst of super-hot plasma that warped the sun's magnetic field.

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ESA’s ExoMars Mission Detects Visible Nightglow In Martian Atmosphere

Mars Reveals Green Nightglow, Illuminating Path for Future Astronauts

Space

Mars probe sees Red Planet atmosphere glowing green at night

Using ESA's ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter, scientists have observed nightglow in Mars' atmosphere, a phenomenon where the night sky glows green, almost like an aurora.

Space

Dark matter-hunting satellite ARRAKIHS to launch in 2030. Here's how it will work

The European Space Agency is slated to launch a satellite in 2030 that's meant to probe the nature of dark matter.

Space

Hubble Telescope revisits gorgeous spiral galaxy, offering a newly filtered view (photo)

The Hubble Space Telescope has captured a striking new view of a distant spiral galaxy whose star-studded arms are all tangled up.

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Record-breaking 'BOAT' gamma-ray burst managed to disturb Earth's atmosphere

The brightest gamma-ray burst ever seen was also the first to impact Earth's upper ionosphere, a new study suggests.

Space

European Space Agency signs on to upcoming 'Starlab' space station

The European Space Agency, Airbus and Voyager Space have signed an agreement for the Starlab commercial space station, which will provide a continuous human presence in low-Earth orbit.

LiveScience

Science news this week: A virus' virus and Euclid's magnificent first photo

Nov, 12, 2023: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend.

LiveScience

'Planet killer' asteroids are hiding in the sun's glare. Can we stop them in time?

In the glare of the sun, an unknown number of near-Earth asteroids move on unseen orbits. A new generation of space telescopes could be our best defense against potential disaster.

LiveScience

Could scientists stop a 'planet killer' asteroid from hitting Earth?

If a mile-wide asteroid is discovered hurtling toward Earth, our survival might depend on launching 1,000 spacecraft — or one well-placed nuke.

LiveScience

New island that emerged from the ocean off Japan is now visible from space

A newly-formed island off the coast of Iwo Jima in the Pacific Ocean was spotted in satellite images after it emerged during an underwater volcanic eruption at the end of October.

Space

Mars, Earth, or deep space? ESA narrows down finalists for a future space mission

After a rigorous selection process, ESA has arrived at three medium-sized space mission ideas for the future. Before the winner is selected, read on to decide your favorite.

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