What actually happens when the Sun sends a powerful storm our way? ☀️ When the Sun erupts, it can release an intense solar flare followed by a fast-moving cloud of energised gas called a coronal mass ejection. Travelling at thousands of kilometres per second, these eruptions can disturb Earth’s magnetic field, accelerate energetic particles and trigger geomagnetic storms. On the ground, that can mean temporary radio interference, navigation issues and dazzling auroras. Thanks to our atmosphere a

6.9K views · 570 reactions | We have a long history of studying the Sun from space. Since the launch of Ulysses in 1990, we have led or cooperated on several Sun-exploring missions including SOHO, Cluster and Proba-2. Soon it'll be the turn of Solar Orbiter. | ESA - European Space Agency | Facebook

1K reactions · 116 shares | To celebrate its 100th launch, Ariane 5 bursts into your everyday life! On this special occasion, try to win a roundtrip visit to explore Europe's Spaceport in French Guiana! #withariane | ESA - European Space Agency | Facebook

8.3K views · 978 reactions |  For the first time since 2011, ESA has two astronauts living and working together on the International Space Station. Samantha Cristoforetti and Matthias Maurer chat about this rare moment for Europe in space  https://www.esa.int/ESA_Multimedia/Videos/2022/05/Mission_Minerva_meets_Cosmic_Kiss_Two_astronauts_in_orbit | ESA - European Space Agency | Facebook

We love countdowns. And launches. And astronauts going to space. 🚀 One year ago today, ESA project astronaut Marcus Wandt from Sweden 🇸🇪 made history by becoming the first of a new generation of ESA astronauts to fly to the International Space Station with Axiom Space. 🧑‍🚀 Marcus pioneered fast-track, short-duration missions for more European science, technology and education. Do you know who's next? 😉 | ESA - European Space Agency

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