This animation shows an unexpected warm spot on the gasiest exoplanet known as Epsilon Andromedae B. This planet only takes about 4.5 days to complete an orbit around its star. Since the planet is so close to the star, it is tightly locked in place with the same side always facing the heat of the [...]
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Europe’s vision for launching astronauts and robot explorers out into the Solar System will come into sharper focus on 21 October when the ministers responsible for space activities meet in Brussels to discuss Europe’s goals for space exploration. Events can be followed live on the web. Ministers from the 29 ESA and EU states will [...]
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