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.
Posted on 15 June 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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Posted on 9 May 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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Posted on 21 May 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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Posted on 4 September 2020 by julien
Ci spiace, ma questo articolo è disponibile soltanto in Inglese Americano.
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Posted on 20 August 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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Posted on 29 July 2020 by Nadjejda
(English) There is something in the frozen lands of Antarctica that lures her. Vinciane Debaille cherishes forgotten rocks that have landed in the midst of the white desert. More than 250 martian meteorites have fallen under the scrutiny of this geochemist who dates rocks using natural radioactivity to understand how planets formed and evolved.
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Posted on 28 July 2020 by Nadjejda
(English) Half a century ago humans stepped on the Moon for the first time. The lunar rocks the Apollo astronauts bought back to Earth are still being investigated and analysed by researchers all over the world. As lab techniques improve, new revelations help us better understand our natural satellite.
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Posted on 28 July 2020 by Nadjejda
(English) She feels at ease in the lab, surrounded by microscopes to unveil the inner secrets of rocks. As she swings back and forth between a meteorite sample, the eyepiece and the screen, she is looking for the organic compounds that will tell her more about life in the Universe.
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