• Space
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • November 14th, 2014
ESA's Philae Lander Isn't Getting Enough Sunlight and This Is a Problem

ESA's Philae Lander Isn't Getting Enough Sunlight and This Is a Problem

The Philae lander made it on the surface of Comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko this past November 12, is now operational

  • Space
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • November 13th, 2014
Philae Actually Landed on Comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko 3 Times

Philae Actually Landed on Comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko 3 Times

Latest data indicates the probe bounced off the surface of the comet at least 2 times before finally settling down

It's Official: Philae Is on Route to Comet 67P/Churyumov–Gerasimenko

It's Official: Philae Is on Route to Comet 67P/Churyumov–Gerasimenko

The lander left the European Space Agency's Rosetta spacecraft just minutes ago, is now heading for its target comet

  • Space
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • November 12th, 2014
In Less than 30 Minutes Philae Will Leave Rosetta, Head for Its Target Comet

In Less than 30 Minutes Philae Will Leave Rosetta, Head for Its Target Comet

Having parted with the spacecraft, the lander Philae will take about 7 hours to reach Comet 67P/Churyumov–Gerasimenko

How to 3D Print a Moon Base – A Step-by-Step Guide – Video

How to 3D Print a Moon Base – A Step-by-Step Guide – Video

You can thank the folks at The European Space Agency

  • Space
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • November 6th, 2014
21,000 New Planets Stand to Be Discovered Until the End of 2018

21,000 New Planets Stand to Be Discovered Until the End of 2018

These previously undocumented planets will be discovered with the help of ESA's Gaia satellite, researchers explain

ESA's Rosetta Spacecraft Readies to Send Lander to Its Target Comet

ESA's Rosetta Spacecraft Readies to Send Lander to Its Target Comet

The spacecraft started orbiting Comet 67P/Churyumov–Gerasimenk several weeks ago, will soon deploy a lander

  • Space
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • August 6th, 2014
Rosetta Officially Becomes the First Spacecraft Ever to Orbit a Comet

Rosetta Officially Becomes the First Spacecraft Ever to Orbit a Comet

The Rosetta spacecraft caught up with its target comet this August 6, ESA says

  • Space
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • June 26th, 2014
ESA Turned Captain Ahab Wants to Go Harpooning Space Debris

ESA Turned Captain Ahab Wants to Go Harpooning Space Debris

The end goal is to clear key orbits, the European Space Agency explains

Hubble Creates Cross-Section of the Universe

Hubble Creates Cross-Section of the Universe

A new image features data collected over a 14-hours exposure time

Sentinel-1 Delivers First Radar Images Back to Earth

Sentinel-1 Delivers First Radar Images Back to Earth

ESA launched the new spacecraft earlier this month

Valleys and Gorges Carved by Rivers Found on Mars

Valleys and Gorges Carved by Rivers Found on Mars

The discovery was made using ESA's Mars Express orbiter

Photovoltaic Cells Turn 60 This Month

Photovoltaic Cells Turn 60 This Month

These devices are now indispensable to satellites in orbit

Hubble Images Near-Perfect Example of a Spiral Galaxy

Hubble Images Near-Perfect Example of a Spiral Galaxy

Though unremarkable at first, this galaxy is special through its mediocrity

Landscape Similar to Earth's Beaches Photographed on Titan

Landscape Similar to Earth's Beaches Photographed on Titan

The image was collected by a long-lived NASA mission

  • Space
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • April 4th, 2014
Sentinel-1A Successfully Launched from South America

Sentinel-1A Successfully Launched from South America

This is the first satellite in the ESA Copernicus program

First Sentinel Satellite Ready to Launch Later Today

First Sentinel Satellite Ready to Launch Later Today

ESA has already given its go-ahead for the new mission

 
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