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A satellite will fall to Earth this week in a 1st-of-its-kind reentry. Here's what you need to know

The Aeolus satellite will make its fiery return to Earth on Friday (July 28). In a pioneering operation, Aeolus will be guided back to Earth safely. However, the spacecraft won't be returning in one piece.

Space

Hubble telescope captures a brave star trying to outshine a huge galaxy (photo)

The Hubble Space Telescope tried to capture an image of a weirdly shaped galaxy. A bright star almost got in the way.

Space

Look! NASA Smashed Into an Asteroid So Hard It May Have Sent Boulders Flying into Space

NASA's DART mission, which successfully changed the orbit of a small asteroid last September, also released three dozen boulders into space.

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Satellite will die by fire as 1st-of-its-kind operation sends it plummeting down to Earth

Scientists will attempt a first-of-its-kind guided safe reentry to Earth's atmosphere with the European Space Agency wind satellite Aeolus as it heads home at increasing speed.

Space

Gentleman dismisses bushfire concern after ESA boss resigns

A replacement ESA commissioner could come from within the agency.

The Canberra Times

Time to reset, rebuild trust between staff and ESA bosses: unions

Georgeina Whelan's departure offers a chance for reset, staff representatives say.

The Canberra Times

Whelan's departure is no quick fix for troubled ESA

The agency will not be improved simply by virtue of Georgeina Whelan going.

The Canberra Times

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ESA commissioner Georgeina Whelan resigns after damning review

The ex-Army officer has led the agency since 2019.

The Canberra Times

'Broad brush' ESA review damages RFS chief's reputation, volunteers say

The ACT Volunteer Brigades Association has called for changes to an ESA review.

The Canberra Times

Russia's Luna-25 moon lander reaches launch site for August 11 liftoff

Luna-25, the first spacecraft from modern Russia to head for the moon, has arrived at Vostochny Cosmodrome in the country's far east ahead of a planned August 11 launch.

Space

Heatwave map 2023: Temperatures set to soar in Italy, Spain and Greece due to Charon heatwave

The European Space Agency (ESA) says Italy, Spain, France, Germany and Poland may see extreme conditions

The Independent UK

Europe heatwave is a ‘wake-up call’ on climate change, says top adviser

THE intense heatwave hitting Europe is a “wake-up call” about the effects of climate change, one of the UK’s climate advisers has said.

The National (Scotland)

GSMA and European Space Agency team up to build the next generation of space networks

Aim is to make mobile and satellite network industries more competitive, and more profitable.

TechRadar

Further warnings for tourists issued following red alerts in 16 Italian cities

Red alerts have been issued for 16 cities across Italy as extreme heat continues to affect southern Europe.

The National (Scotland)

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Evening Standard

Red weather alert issued across Italy as heatwave sweeps southern Europe

Temperatures are forecast to rise as high as 47C in parts of the country

The Canberra Times

ESA executives need to go to allow agency overhaul: paramedics' union

It was 'obviously a recipe for failure' if the executives stayed.

Space

Hubble telescope captures the making of a 'cosmic monster' (photo)

The Hubble Space Telescope captured massive galaxy clusters in the process of merging to form one big 'cosmic monster' eight billion light-years from Earth.

Space

Mars orbiter spies a tiny Earth and moon from the Red Planet (photos)

The European Space Agency's Mars Express spacecraft celebrated 20 years in space by taking a nostalgic glance back at Earth and the moon.

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The Canberra Times

Buck passed on ESA as Gentleman defers to public service to fix agency

The minister would not say whether he remained confident in the ESA commissioner.

Fortune

About as many people older than 45 play video games as kids under 18, trade group data reveals

Over 212 million Americans play video games for at least an hour a week, according to the Entertainment Software Association.

Space

James Webb Space Telescope's 'exquisite' 1st year has some astronomers in tears - but in a good way (exclusive video)

To mark a year of James Webb Space Telescope observations, NASA astrophysicist Taylor Hutchinson spoke about the powerful telescope's impact on space science and what might lie ahead.

Space

See amazing images from James Webb Space Telescope's 1st year gazing deep into the cosmos (photos)

The James Webb Space Telescope, humanity's most powerful eye in the sky, has captured some remarkable images in its first year of gazing deep into the universe.

Space

James Webb Space Telescope celebrates 1st year of science with jaw-dropping view of cosmic nursery (photo)

The first year of the James Webb Space Telescope has reshaped astronomy, and a stunning new view of a close star-birthing region shows the best might be yet to come.

Space

The James Webb Space Telescope wraps 1st year peering across the universe. What has it discovered so far?

Here is what the James Webb Space Telescope has been up to in its first year, and what might be next for the telescope that is already revolutionizing our understanding of the cosmos.

Salon

An astronomer on James Webb's first year

Salon spoke with Dr. Michelle Thaller on the beloved telescope and why NASA scientists love "Lord of the Rings"

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