European science progressed at a slower pace on the International Space Station in the past month.…
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Discovering new penguin colonies from space
Satellite images have revealed that there are nearly 20% more emperor penguin colonies in Antarctica than…
Rock composition in Ius Chasma canyon
The image taken on 5 May 2020 shows a part of the floor of the Ius…
Argyre impact basin after spring equinox
This image of the Argyre impact basin in the southern highlands of Mars was taken on…
First laser detection of space debris in daylight
Lasers on Earth are used to measure the position of space debris high above, providing crucial…
Leaf-like structures in Antoniadi impact crater
This image, captured on 25 March 2020, shows the bottom of the 400 km in diameter…
Dune fields in Mars' Green Crater
The image, taken on 27 April 2020 and centred at 52.3°S, 351.8°E, shows part of an…
Return of the LIDAR
Image: A laser shoots into the sky to study the Antarctic atmosphere at Concordia research station …
CryoSat taken to new heights for ice science
Ice plays a critical role in keeping Earth’s climate cool, but our rapidly warming world is…
Meet the Experts: Satellite Navigation
Video: 00:06:21 Satellite navigation is a big part of our daily lives. How do our phones…