Data from ESA’s Gaia star mapping satellite have revealed tantalising evidence that the nearest star cluster…
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Evolution of Hyades star cluster from ~ 650 million years ago until now
Located 153 light years away, the Hyades is between 600 and 700 million years old. During…
Locating the Hyades tidal tails
The Hyades is an easily recognisable star cluster in the night sky. The brightest handful of…
The impact of space debris
Image: How much damage can debris do? Click here for original story, The impact…
How is ESA helping to curb climate change?
As the climate crisis continues to impact life on Earth, ESA is using data beamed to…
Green cities use space to boost wellbeing
Urban greenery can improve air quality and promote wellbeing. ESA is working with municipal authorities to…
Keeping track of spacecraft as Earth’s water alters its spin
Mass is constantly being redistributed around our planet, as Earth’s atmosphere, oceans and other bodies of…
Mars water loss shaped by seasons and storms
Mars has lost most of its once plentiful water, with small amounts remaining in the planet’s…
How ESA helps South Africa share water fairly
Clustered at the edge of the Crocodile River in Mpumalanga Province, South Africa, stand thousands of…
How ESA technology contributes to worldwide water security
Whilst demand for fresh water is increasing, water sources are becoming depleted and polluted. With the…