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Solar eclipse: myth vs fact
What really happens during a solar eclipse? ESA astronaut Pablo Álvarez Fernández separates myth from fact, answering common questions and misconceptions about one of nature’s most spectacular phenomena. ESA is getting ready for three European solar eclipses. Follow this page to keep up to date with our planned activities! Embed code
Why did the Soviet Union launch the first artificial satellite, Sputnik 1?
Introduction: In this article, I’ll delve into the compelling historical context surrounding the Soviet Union’s groundbreaking achievement: the launch of Sputnik 1, the world’s first artificial satellite. The year 1957 marked a pivotal moment in human history as the Cold War rivalry between the United States and the Soviet Union intensified. The launch of…
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Webb studies how a planet survived the death of its star
Science & Exploration 01/07/2026 16 views 2 likes An international team of astronomers has used the NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope to watch the Jupiter-sized exoplanet WD 1856 b transit its host star, measuring the planet’s mass and temperature and even detecting its atmosphere. They found that the planet is significantly warmer than expected and…
