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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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
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The ESSC Celebrates 50 Years of Success April 18th, 2024 The European Space Sciences Committee (ESSC) commemorated its 50th anniversary with a series of events in Strasbourg, marking five decades of outstanding contributions to space sciences. Highlights of the Celebration: Evening Planetarium Show: A captivating journey through the European space race, curated by the Armagh
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ESSC AT SPACE SUMMIT 2023 17 November, 2023 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5kXMenBGiSg&t=4s As the Chair of the European Space Sciences Committee (ESSC), Professor Chris Rapley took a commanding stance at the European Space Agency (ESA) Space Summit 2023. Addressing The Council of Ministers, he emphasised the pivotal role of space in addressing climate change. The Council is ESA’s
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The implosion of the Titan submersible provided a harsh lesson: that the laws of physics are immutable and indifferent to wealth. Similarly ‘global boiling’ will not discriminate. A common trope is that the poor will suffer most. But the rich are not immune. Expensive assets and lifestyles are vulnerable also – to the inevitable economic
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