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April 2, 2026 | Issue 77

Are we alone? Exoplanets may hold the answers

Exoplanets are planets orbiting stars beyond our Sun. Discovering them may answer one of the most asked questions: Are we alone in the universe?

Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Astronomy / space, General science, Mathematics, Physics, Resources, STEAM

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February 3, 2026 | Issue 76

Eyes in the sky: tracking air pollution with satellites

What can the colours on a satellite map actually tell us about the air we breathe? Join us as we explore how the Copernicus Sentinel satellites detect gases such as nitrogen dioxide, and how chemistry helps us understand what’s happening in the atmosphere above us.

Ages: 14-16;
Topics: Astronomy / space, Chemistry, Earth science, Science and society, Sustainability

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September 17, 2025 | Issue 74

Back to School with space-related STEM projects from ESA and ESERO 2025–2026

Explore five inspiring STEM projects from ESA and the ESERO network. Use the excitement of space to engage students and enhance your STEM teaching!

Topics: Astronomy / space, Careers in STEM, Coding, Engineering, News from the EIROs, Physics, Resources, Sustainability

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September 2, 2024 | Issue 69

Save the Date: Back to School 2024-2025 with ESA and ESERO

Discover five exciting projects from ESA and its ESERO network. Use space to motivate and enrich your lessons for out-of-this world STEM lessons!

Ages: <11, 11-14, 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Astronomy / space, Careers in STEM, Coding, Engineering, News from the EIROs, Physics, Resources, Sustainability

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June 3, 2024 | Issue 68

To Jupiter’s icy moons: Juice’s odyssey of exploration

Join ESA’s interplanetary spacecraft Juice on a voyage to the mysterious gas giant Jupiter to uncover the secrets of its intriguing icy moons.

Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Astronomy / space, Careers in STEM, Engineering, News from the EIROs, Physics

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November 2, 2023 | Issue 65

Objects in orbit: the problem of space debris

A waste of space: years of human activity in space have left thousands of objects in orbit around the Earth. Learn more about the risks they pose and what we can do about it.

Ages: 11-14, 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Astronomy / space, Earth science, Engineering, News from the EIROs, Physics, Science and society

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September 1, 2023 | Issue 64

Save the date for Back to School with ESA 2023–2024

Space is a great topic for inspiring students while teaching curriculum-relevant science. Start now with ESA’s teach with space program.

Ages: <11, 11-14, 16-19, 14-16;
Topics: Astronomy / space, Earth science, Science and society, Sustainability, Resources

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February 1, 2023 | Issue 61

Hubble helps discover a new type of planet largely composed of water

A whole new world: you may have heard of rocky planets, gas giants and ice giants, but what about water worlds? Learn about the discovery of an entirely new planet type.

Ages: 11-14, 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Astronomy / space, News from the EIROs

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