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Breaking Barriers: Women in Science and the Fight for Recognition On this, the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, ESSC’s Christian Massari details his interview with his colleague Angelica Tarpanelli. Despite their tireless contributions, women in science continue to face significant challenges in gaining recognition and advancing in their fields—yet their resilience and achievements serve […]

The Importance of Science for the Observation of our Earth Environment by Satellites ESSC Panel Chair Maurice Borgeaud outlines the history of mankind’s observation of our Earth by satellites, the commitment made by Europe for Earth observation, some of the most spectacular recent scientific breakthroughs, and the importance of continuing this scientific effort for understanding

Impact of Space Data: “The Asteroseismic Revolution” ESSC Panel Chair Saskia Hekker outlines how a shift in perspective can often lead to new insights. Much like how viewing a cathedral from different angles reveals its full grandeur, the transition to space-based telescopes has revolutionised our understanding of stars, unveiling new depths in the groundbreaking field of asteroseismology. By Saskia Hekker

Interview – Prof Chris Rapley on “What Needs to be Done” September 5th, 2024 At the recent STARMUS VII festival in Bratislava, renowned climate scientist and Chair of the European Space Sciences Committee (ESSC), Prof. Chris Rapley, shared his insights on the intersection of science, space, and climate change. Spanish journalist Rosa Tristán sat down

ESA RELEASES THE ESA SCIENCE NEWSLETTER May 22, 2024 The ESA Science Newsletter serves the scientific community and welcomes anyone interested in more programmatic and technical news from the Directorate of Science. Scheduled to appear roughly monthly, its primary aim is to inform scientists in ESA Member States and across the world about how to

Sir Harrie Massey The First ESSC Chair: Vision and Action Personified By PROF CHRIS RAPLEY April 06, 2022 Many people have contributed to the fifty-year history of the European Space Sciences Committee.  None more so than the ESSC’s founding Chair, Sir Harrie Massey. Harrie Massey was born in Melbourne in 1908. A child prodigy with

So the Mexican extra-terrestrials may have turned out to be cake. And the NASA report on UFOs was inconclusive. But we are surely being watched? The Universe reverberates with physical action, but biological action appears rare. This could be because the lifetimes of technological species are short, or because those that endure choose to hide their