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ACES: time for science

Now on the way to its new home in space, ESA’s Atomic Clock Ensemble in Space (ACES) will soon be ready to explore some of the most fundamental questions in physics, from the nature of gravity to the definition of time itself.  At the heart of ACES are two complementary clocks: the caesium-based PHARAO and […]

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7 things you didn’t know about ACES

In just a few days, ESA’s Atomic Clock Ensemble in Space (ACES) will launch to the International Space Station, carrying the most accurate timepieces ever sent to orbit. This pioneering mission is set to revolutionise timekeeping, enabling ultra-precise global time synchronisation and opening up new frontiers in fundamental physics research.  Here are 7 things you […]

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The clocks of ACES

Timekeeping is about to reach new heights with ACES, the Atomic Clock Ensemble in Space. Built by Airbus for ESA, ACES will be launched to the International Space Station on 21 April and installed outside ESA’s Columbus laboratory. The instrument features two cutting-edge atomic clocks, PHARAO and SHM, which will work together to generate the […]

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The power of AI in space exploration

What if artificial intelligence (AI) could make the impossible possible in space exploration? ESA’s Artificial Intelligence Lab for Human and Robotic Space Missions,  is dedicated to doing just that since the beginning of 2024. By combining cutting-edge AI solutions with ESA’s ambitions for the Moon, Mars and beyond, the Lab is redefining how humans and machines collaborate to explore the cosmos. 

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Science

Glove is in the air

Ever wondered how astronauts conduct delicate experiments in the harsh environment of space? Gloveboxes—sealed chambers equipped with built-in gloves—allow them to perform groundbreaking research without compromising safety or precision.

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EAC experiments take off in hypogravity

Have you ever wondered how researchers test space equipment or conduct experiments in low gravity conditions before going to space? One way to achieve this is through parabolic flights, which offer short periods of reduced gravity. These flights started as a way to train astronauts, but now are mainly used for scientific experiments and testing new technologies.

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Science

ESA is calling for Citizen Scientists

Are you passionate about human space exploration? Do you want to be a part of something truly out of this world? Look no further – this is your chance to support a space medicine project focused on radiation protection and contribute to the challenge of exploring new frontiers.

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Remote interns for remote Space Medicine land at EAC

Interns from various member states were invited to visit ESA’s European Astronaut Centre (EAC) at the end of September 2022 as despite landing an internship with ESA’s Space Medicine Team, they never got the opportunity to see the wonders of EAC due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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