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Marcus Wandt

I need more space

The design of buildings and spaces can greatly affect how people feel and perform. Windows, wall colours and even plants in a room can improve your productivity and mood. In extreme environments, the layout of a habitat becomes even more important.

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Basic astronaut training

Sink or spacewalk

After three months of intensive training, ESA astronaut candidates Sophie Adenot, Rosemary Coogan, Pablo Álvarez Fernández, Raphaël Liégeois, and Marco Sieber have immersed themselves into the world of spaceflight and exploration, gaining valuable insights into their future roles.

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Science

ESA is calling for Citizen Scientists

Are you passionate about human space exploration? Do you want to be a part of something truly out of this world? Look no further – this is your chance to support a space medicine project focused on radiation protection and contribute to the challenge of exploring new frontiers.

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Matthias Maurer

#AskMatthias – Orbit Edition

A main goal of my Cosmic Kiss mission is to share with you lots of fascinating science about space and spaceflight, as well as the life and work of an astronaut - on the ground, as well as and on the ISS. I'm thankful for all the positive comments and questions I receive every day and I will do my best to answer them on this blog. Stay curious!

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Matthias Maurer

New Year’s science in space for a healthier life

Another year passes, and our muscles, bones, eyes and ears deteriorate as we age – even more so in space. Reactions in ESA astronaut Matthias Maurer’s body after barely two months on the International Space Station are giving European scientists clues on how to fight the downsides of growing old on Earth.

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International Space Station

Dragon delivery – European science destined for space

The next SpaceX resupply vehicle is packed with European science, ready for delivery to the International Space Station just in time for Christmas.

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Thomas Pesquet

100 more days of science and operations in space for Thomas

On Thomas Pesquet’s 100th day in space for his Alpha mission we did an overview of all his activities on the International Space Station, 100 days later, let’s look at what he has been up to up there on the second half of his mission. Many of the experiments are repetitions from the first 100 […]

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International Space Station

August research on Space Station

As October nears, it is high time to look back  at the European research conducted on the International Space Station in August. While most were on holiday or enjoying the summer, science never stops in space… Illuminating radiation Thomas Pesquet with Lumina On 18 August ESA astronaut Thomas Pesquet set up the Lumina experiment, which […]

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