13. September 2007
Space scientists, humanist scholars to explore outer space from new perspective
Space agencies and scientists are tirelessly working to make manned missions back to the Moon and then onwards to Mars a reality. The technologies involved are awe-inspiring, but what challenges do historians, philosophers or sociologists expect us to face in an era of interplanetary exploration... [more]
31. May 2007
European meeting in Athens fuels future space exploration missions to Mars, Moon
A European Science Foundation (ESF)-led workshop sponsored by the European Space Agency (ESA) has enabled 88 scientists from 11 European countries to agree on science goals for future Europe’s planetary exploration programme; providing the continent with an ambitious roadmap to examine Mars and the... [more]
23. April 2007
New Chair of ESSC
The Governing Council of the European Science Foundation (ESF) announced its endorsement of Professor Jean-Pierre Swings as the new Chair of the European Space Sciences Committee (ESSC) today. He is set to replace Professor Gerhard Harendel who will end his term as Chair on 10 May 2007. A Search... [more]
3. April 2007
Aurora Space Exploration Programme’s proposal mulls take off in May
Scientists working with the European Science Foundation (ESF) are putting the finishing touches to an ambitious programme of research for the exploration of the Moon and Mars. They expect to publish their proposals in May. The Aurora Programme was set up by the European Space Agency (ESA) in... [more]
