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Arctic expedition will investigate alien-like glacier
A scientific expedition to a remote glacier field in Canada's High Arctic may help researchers unlock the secrets about the beginning of life and provide insights for future exploration of our solar system. view more (2006-06-14)
WISE study starts in Toulouse: 60 days of bed-rest for terrestrial female astronauts
Since Saturday, 19 March, the study entitled Women International Space Simulation for Exploration (WISE) has been fully under way. All participants in the first of two campaigns have been lying in bed, tilted head down at an angle of 6° below horizontal, so that their heads are slightly lower than their feet. view more (2005-03-21)
The International Space Station, a test-bed for future space exploration
Joint statement by the International Space Station Heads of Agency ESA PR 33-2008. The Heads of the International Space Station (ISS) Agencies from Canada, Europe, Japan, Russia and the United States met today at ESA Headquarters in Paris, France, to review ISS cooperation. view more (2008-07-21)
Sweet potato takes a ride on space shuttle
Because of the distinct lack of grocery stores in outer space, scientists are looking for ways to provide food for long-term space missions. view more (2009-02-18)
Space leaders to share visions of launchers to come
Some of the top names in the space launch sector will share their views of the future at a plenary session today organised by ESA Director General Jean-Jacques Dordain. Under discussion at the Bremen International Astronautical Congress will be the road map towards launch vehicles to come - and what role international cooperation may play in... view more... (2003-10-03)
"Aurora is the door to the future," says ESA's next Director General
The future is never easy to predict, but ESA must be prepared to meet the unexpected challenges that will arise as the century unfolds, says the agency's next Director General, Jean-Jacques Dordain. Speaking at the Paris Air Show last week, Dordain strongly supported initiatives such as the long-term Aurora Programme to develop technologies that... view more... (2003-06-27)
Mars Sample Return: bridging robotic and human exploration
The first robotic mission to return samples to Earth from Mars took a further step toward realisation with the recent publication of a mission design report by the iMARS Working Group. The report defines key elements of the future internationally-funded mission involving the cooperation of ESA, NASA and other national agencies. view more (2008-07-23)
UU Research Pushing Back the Frontiers of Space
Cutting edge research at the University of Ulster into how to make complex computers and communications systems manage themselves could power the next generation of US space probes, it was revealed today. view more (2004-12-01)
The future of the "Mir"- station
Why the "Mir"-station on the 11th of August didn't suddenly hit the Paris, as Paco Rabano predicted? Because if the station would lose its orbit by herself, she will go down for a half of a year. In the case of an artificial impulse in correct direction, she will reach the Earth in a week. This scenario is scheduled for the February... view more... (1999-08-12)
Bringing Martian samples to Earth -- preparations outlined in journal Astrobiology
A critical component of NASA's Mars exploration program involves bringing planetary samples back to Earth for in-depth analysis, plans for which are detailed in the latest issue of Astrobiology, a peer-reviewed journal published by Mary Ann Liebert, Inc. The report is available free online at www.liebertpub.com/ast view more (2008-08-14)
RAS PN04/39: RAS TO LAUNCH REVIEW OF HUMAN SPACEFLIGHT AT LONDON MEETING
ROYAL ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY LAUNCHES A REVIEW OF THE SCIENTIFIC CASE FOR HUMAN SPACEFLIGHT AT LONDON MEETING view more (2004-12-01)
Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter's LAMP shedding light on permanently shadowed regions of the Moon
NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO), launched on June 18 of this year, has begun its extensive exploration of the lunar environment and will return more data about the Moon than any previous mission. view more (2009-09-18)
Europe goes back to Mars
European space scientists have strongly recommended a mission equipped with a rover as the next scientific mission to Mars as part of the European Space Agency's [ESA] Aurora programme of planetary exploration. The mission would conduct a detailed analysis of the Martian environment and search for traces of past or present life. A launch in June... view more... (2005-04-08)
The industrial space age
The Soviet Union successfully launched Sputnik I fifty years ago on October 4th, marking the beginning of our use of space for political, military, technological, and scientific ends. view more (2007-10-05)
How to effectively avoid many common complications and liver damage in bile duct exploration?
Micro-wound operation is becoming the trend in surgery in the 21st century and laparoscopic surgery is regarded as an important component of micro-wound surgery. view more (2008-03-13)
Geologists finding a different Mars underneath
Scientists are finding an older, craggier face of Mars buried beneath the surface, thanks to pioneering sounding radar co-sponsored by NASA aboard the European Space Agency's Mars Express spacecraft. view more (2006-12-14)
Experts from University of Leicester in Beagle 2 project
The University of Leicester Department of Physics and Astronomy has one of the largest space research centres of its kind in Europe. The University was co-founder of the £52million National Space Centre and is one of the principal partners in the Beagle 2 Project. For background information related to the Beagle 2 mission, the University is... view more... (2003-12-23)
Mineral discovery explains Mars' landscape
A Queen's University researcher has discovered a mineral that could explain the mountainous landscape of Mars, and have implications for NASA's next mission to the planet. view more (2006-10-24)
Ariane 5 and Soyuz to launch two Australian satellites from the Guiana Space Centre
As they announced the signing of the contract by Arianespace for the launch of two Australian satellites, Optus D1 and Optus D2, on Ariane 5 and Soyuz from the Guiana Space Centre, ESA Director General Jean-Jacques Dordain and the Director General of the Federal Space Agency (Russia), Anatoli Perminov, declared themselves very satisfied with the... view more... (2004-05-13)
ESA looking for more European women to volunteer for WISE bed-rest study in Toulouse next year
In preparation for the Women International Space Simulation for Exploration (WISE) study, which starts on 22 February next year, an official call for candidates to participate as test subjects was issued on 3 August. Over 700 women have responded in the 10 weeks since then, demonstrating strong interest in the study among potential participants.... view more... (2004-10-21)
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