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Rosetta heads for glorious crash-landing
In just a few days’ time ESA’s Rosetta mission is going to come to a close in a most extraordinary fashion, because the spacecraft is going to slowly, and deliberately crash-land into the comet that iIn just a few days’ time ESA’s Rosetta mission is going to come to a close in a most extraordinary fashion, because the spacecraft is going to slowly, and deliberately crash-land into the comet that i
Destination Mars, episode 8: Approaching the Red Planet
The ExoMars mission is at a critical moment. The spacecraft is very close to the red planet, and tension is mounting.The ExoMars mission is at a critical moment. The spacecraft is very close to the red planet, and tension is mounting.
Philae: a space odyssey with a happy end
After nearly two years missing in action, Rosetta's small lander Philae has finally been located in a shadowed spot on the comet 67-P - also known as Churyumov Gerasimenko - just three weeks before thAfter nearly two years missing in action, Rosetta's small lander Philae has finally been located in a shadowed spot on the comet 67-P - also known as Churyumov Gerasimenko - just three weeks before th
Over the moon: delight as space probe Philae is found
European space scientists are celebrating tonight after finding a comet lander they’d almost given up hope of ever seeing again.European space scientists are celebrating tonight after finding a comet lander they’d almost given up hope of ever seeing again.
Destination Mars, episode 7: The Methane Mystery
The ExoMars spacecraft is on its way to the red planet right now, and when it gets there it’s going to be looking for methane, a gas that’s linked to life, but could be coming from other sources…The ExoMars spacecraft is on its way to the red planet right now, and when it gets there it’s going to be looking for methane, a gas that’s linked to life, but could be coming from other sources…
How satellites can help monitor the health of planet earth
We’ve been observing the earth from space for a long time but advances in technology means we can glean even more from the modern satellite. AndWe’ve been observing the earth from space for a long time but advances in technology means we can glean even more from the modern satellite. And
Spacecraft Rosetta prepares to crash-land on comet 67P
The extraordinary mission of ESA’s Rosetta spacecraft around comet 67P is nearly over: on 30 September the craft will crash land on its surface and end a 12 year voyage through…The extraordinary mission of ESA’s Rosetta spacecraft around comet 67P is nearly over: on 30 September the craft will crash land on its surface and end a 12 year voyage through…
How 3D-printers can take space exploration to the next level
Researchers at the European Space Agency are testing the next generation of 3D-printers to use in Space.Researchers at the European Space Agency are testing the next generation of 3D-printers to use in Space.
Farewell Philae: Communication cut to Rosetta's probe for final time
The first space probe to land on a comet has had its communications cut with Earth for the final time.The first space probe to land on a comet has had its communications cut with Earth for the final time.
Growing food in space: A tale of rats, algae and tomatoes
Is it possible to produce food to eat and air to breathe while in space?Is it possible to produce food to eat and air to breathe while in space?
What does Brexit mean for science?
Britain’s exit from the European Union could have long-term implications for science, research and high tech engineering in the UK and Europe, as the community has close ties across borders both in teBritain’s exit from the European Union could have long-term implications for science, research and high tech engineering in the UK and Europe, as the community has close ties across borders both in te
Destination Mars, episode 6: decontamination
In this episode, we look at the decontamination procedures used for the instruments making the journey to Mars with John Robert Brucato, Planetary Protection Manger at the Italian National Institute oIn this episode, we look at the decontamination procedures used for the instruments making the journey to Mars with John Robert Brucato, Planetary Protection Manger at the Italian National Institute o
British astronaut Tim Peake makes a safe return to Earth
British astronaut Tim Peake has safely returned to Earth after spending half-a-year in space.British astronaut Tim Peake has safely returned to Earth after spending half-a-year in space.
Europe's Copernicus emergency system activated to manage floods
The European Commission’s emergency management system Copernicus has been activated to deal with the floods in France, Belgium and Germany.The European Commission’s emergency management system Copernicus has been activated to deal with the floods in France, Belgium and Germany.
Destination Mars, episode 5: Where do you look for life?
Planetary Scientist Jean-Pierre Bibring explains where to look for life on Mars.Planetary Scientist Jean-Pierre Bibring explains where to look for life on Mars.
Watch this space as Merkel pulls out of ESA project announcement
Chancellor Angela Merkel was supposed to announce a major international space co-operation project on Wednesday. She didn't.Chancellor Angela Merkel was supposed to announce a major international space co-operation project on Wednesday. She didn't.
Bringing space technology down to earth at the Living Planet Symposium
Orbiting the earth are some of the most important tools to human understanding of the earth. Satellites are not only important to scientists but areOrbiting the earth are some of the most important tools to human understanding of the earth. Satellites are not only important to scientists but are
ESA successfully launches "environment data" satellite
A Russian Soyuz rocket has blasted off from Kourou in French Guiana carrying a satellite aimed at increasing our understanding of the environmentA Russian Soyuz rocket has blasted off from Kourou in French Guiana carrying a satellite aimed at increasing our understanding of the environment
Destination Mars, episode 4: the controlled landing
The ExoMars spacecraft is travelling to Mars right now, on a mission to search for signs of life. When it gets there in October it will send a smallThe ExoMars spacecraft is travelling to Mars right now, on a mission to search for signs of life. When it gets there in October it will send a small
Destination Mars: Is there life on the red planet?
The ExoMars spacecraft has blasted off from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan to search for signs of life on the red planet.The ExoMars spacecraft has blasted off from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan to search for signs of life on the red planet.
ExoMars mission leaves Earth's orbit heading for Mars
After a successful launch, the joint European-Russian mission to sniff out signs of life on Mars has left Earth’s orbit and is heading for the RedAfter a successful launch, the joint European-Russian mission to sniff out signs of life on Mars has left Earth’s orbit and is heading for the Red
Russian-ESA Exomars blasts off to find life on the Red Planet
The ExoMars probe has blasted off on Monday (March 14) on board a Russian Proton rocket from Kazakhstan to the red planet. [no comment live] esa</aThe ExoMars probe has blasted off on Monday (March 14) on board a Russian Proton rocket from Kazakhstan to the red planet. [no comment live] esa
Methane the key to life for ExoMars 2016 mission
Scientists from the European Space Agency and Russia’s Federal Space Agency face a weekend of intense tinkering ahead of Monday’s ExoMars missionScientists from the European Space Agency and Russia’s Federal Space Agency face a weekend of intense tinkering ahead of Monday’s ExoMars mission
Asteroid about to make a close shave with earth ... but how close?
An asteroid thought to be up to 50 metres in diameter is expected to make a close shave with our planet on Saturday, but scientists are not sure just how closeAn asteroid thought to be up to 50 metres in diameter is expected to make a close shave with our planet on Saturday, but scientists are not sure just how close
Back to gravity
A Soyuz capsule carrying NASA astronaut Scott Kelly and Russian cosmonauts Mikhail Kornienko and Sergey Volkov landed in Kazakhstan on WednesdayA Soyuz capsule carrying NASA astronaut Scott Kelly and Russian cosmonauts Mikhail Kornienko and Sergey Volkov landed in Kazakhstan on Wednesday
Astronaut Scott Kelly returns to Earth after longest US space mission
An American astronaut and Russian cosmonaut have returned to Earth after an unprecedented period of almost a year in space for NASA. The time spentAn American astronaut and Russian cosmonaut have returned to Earth after an unprecedented period of almost a year in space for NASA. The time spent
NASA spaceman Scott Kelly returns to Earth after record breaking ISS stint
NASA astronaut Scott Kelly and Russian cosmonaut Mikhail Kornienko have arrived back on Earth after nearly a year aboard the International SpaceNASA astronaut Scott Kelly and Russian cosmonaut Mikhail Kornienko have arrived back on Earth after nearly a year aboard the International Space
How to build a village on the Moon
The head of the European Space Agency says he would like to build a permanent base on the Moon. We meet him to discuss that incredible plan, and head to the European Astronaut Centre in Cologne to meeThe head of the European Space Agency says he would like to build a permanent base on the Moon. We meet him to discuss that incredible plan, and head to the European Astronaut Centre in Cologne to mee
Destination Mars, episode 2: The hunt for methane
The ExoMars mission will search for methane in the Martian atmosphere. A top scientist behind the mission explains why, in Destination Mars episode 2.The ExoMars mission will search for methane in the Martian atmosphere. A top scientist behind the mission explains why, in Destination Mars episode 2.