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Should the European Space Agency build a colony on the far side of the Moon?
Posted in Science on 14th Jul, 2015
by Alex Muller
The new head of the European Space Agency has a plan, for humanity to build a 'village on the Moon'.
Philae comet lander wakes up, says European Space Agency
Posted in Science on 15th Jun, 2015
by Alex Muller
ESA says its comet lander has woken up and contacted Earth. Philae, the first spacecraft to land on a comet, was dropped on to the surface of Comet 67P.
Sentinel to measure ocean height
Posted in Science on 12th May, 2015
by Alex Muller
Sentinel-6a is likely to go into orbit in 2020 on an American rocket. It will measure changes in the height of the oceans, a key indicator for understanding weather and climate.
Europe's Next Space Chief Wants a Moon Colony on the Lunar Far Side
Posted in Science on 2nd May, 2015
by Alex Muller
The incoming leader of the European Space Agency is keen on establishing an international base on the moon as a next step outpost beyond the International Space Station.
Mars beckons for European satellite
Posted in Hardware on 3rd Apr, 2015
by Alex Muller
The satellite Europe will be sending to Mars early next year is about to undergo its final test programme.