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Space provides a unique environment for scientists and researchers to investigate processes and technology that could enhance life on Earth while allowing us to explore farther.

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(English) The power of AI in space exploration

Posted on vendredi 20 décembre 2024 by Laura

(English) 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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(English) Glove is in the air

Posted on vendredi 13 décembre 2024 by Laura

(English) 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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(English) EAC experiments take off in hypogravity

Posted on jeudi 15 juin 2023 by Laura

(English) 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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(English) ESA is calling for Citizen Scientists

Posted on mardi 9 mai 2023 by Laura

(English) 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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(English) Remote interns for remote Space Medicine land at EAC

Posted on jeudi 20 octobre 2022 by Laura

(English) 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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(English) Lunch with the Moon

Posted on vendredi 21 mai 2021 by Nadjejda

(English) Watch ESA’s real-time coverage of the total lunar eclipse live on Wednesday, 26 May, including fascinating insights into Earth’s enigmatic satellite, the Moon.

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(English) Foams, meteors, muscle tone, and firing up the levitator – August Space Station science

Posted on vendredi 4 septembre 2020 by julien

Désolé, cet article est seulement disponible en English.

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Take refuge in a cave – on the Moon

Posted on jeudi 20 août 2020 by Nadjejda

Caverns on the Moon and Mars can offer enough space, protection against cosmic radiation and stable temperatures for astronaut bases, a recent study suggests. New research compared hundreds of underground formations on Earth, the Moon and Mars. While on our planet the diameter of lava tunnels typically ranges from 10 to 30 metres, some of […]

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