Open Call: AFP Panel Membership April 1st, 2025 The Astronomy and Fundamental Physics panel (AFP) of the European Space Sciences Committee needs you! The mission of the ESSC is to give European space scientists an independent voice in the space arena. The ESSC provides unbiased, expert advice to the European Space Agency (ESA), the European […]
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Professor Roberto Battiston Appointed as Next ESSC Chair 26th February 2025 The European Space Sciences Committee (ESSC) is proud to announce that Professor Roberto Battiston has been appointed as its next Chair, succeeding Professor Chris Rapley. Professor Battiston will officially take up the position at the ESSC Winter Plenary 2025, bringing his extensive experience and
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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
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ESSC Unveils New Brochure: Earth Observation: Groundbreaking Discoveries 21st January 2015 The European Space Sciences Committee (ESSC) is delighted to announce the release of its latest publication, Earth Observation: Groundbreaking Discoveries. This inspiring brochure, the result of a collaborative effort led by the ESSC Earth Sciences Panel, working with the European Science Foundation (ESF), the
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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
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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
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ESSC Chair Delivers Keynote Speech at EISC in Luxembourg September 26, 2024 This week, at the European Interparliamentary Space Conference (EISC) in Luxembourg (22-23 September), ESSC Chair and climate science professor, Chris Rapley, delivered an inspiring keynote address titled “Universities and Space: Extending Our Knowledge and Improving Our Lives.” Prof. Rapley explored the profound role
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Prof Ravit Helled Awarded the 2024 Paolo Farinella Prize September 10th, 2024 The European Space Sciences Committee (ESSC) is thrilled to congratulate Prof Ravit Helled, a distinguished ESSC panel member for Astronomy and Fundamental Physics, on being awarded the prestigious 2024 Paolo Farinella Prize. The prize was presented to Prof Helled during the Europlanet Science
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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
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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
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