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Following the remarkable scientific achievements of the space telescope CHEOPS, ESA has decided to extend the mission once again. The space telescope, which was built at the University of Bern and whose science operations center is located at the University of Geneva, will now continue to operate until the end of 2029. This decision underscores the outstanding performance and scientific value of CHEOPS in exoplanet research. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/bdz6e2eb

Exploring Space, Advancing Human Health — Symposium
Date: 10 June 2026 | Time: 14:00–17:00 | Location: University of Bern, ExWi, Room A006, Bern
How can insights from space exploration shape the medicine of tomorrow? At the Space Meets Medicine Symposium 2026, experts from the fields of space science, medicine, and research will come together to discuss innovative approaches to healthcare and patient care. The symposium will focus on technologies for extreme environments, novel research approaches, and the transfer of space-derived innovations into clinical practice. The event offers fascinating insights into a forward-looking field at the intersection of space science and medicine. The European Space Agency (ESA) is participating as a key partner. For further information and to register, please visit https://tinyurl.com/mv2n4avj

Exploring Space, Advancing Human Health — Symposium
Datum: 10. Juni 2026 | Zeit: 14:00–17:00 Uhr | Ort: Universität Bern, ExWi, Raum A006, Bern
Wie können Erkenntnisse aus der Raumfahrt die Medizin von morgen prägen? Beim Space Meets Medicine Symposium 2026 treffen Expertinnen und Experten aus Raumfahrt, Medizin und Forschung aufeinander, um innovative Ansätze für Gesundheit und Versorgung zu diskutieren. Im Fokus stehen Technologien für extreme Umgebungen, neue Forschungsansätze sowie der Transfer von Innovationen aus dem All in die klinische Praxis. Die Veranstaltung bietet spannende Einblicke in ein zukunftsweisendes Forschungsfeld an der Schnittstelle von Weltraumwissenschaft und Medizin. Die ESA ist dabei als zentrale Partnerin vertreten. Weitere Informationen und Anmeldung unter https://tinyurl.com/mv2n4avj

ESA’s Plato mission has successfully completed a series of tough tests under space‑like conditions. With this accomplishment, the spacecraft is on track to lift off in early 2027 and begin its search for terrestrial planets.

Plato aces space-like tests The European Space Agency Plato mission has successfully completed a series of tough tests under space‑like conditions. With this accomplishment, the spacecraft is on track to lift off in early 2027 and begin its search for terrestrial planets.

Noticeable change on Mars often takes millions of years – but the ESA’s Mars Express has captured a blanket of dark ash creeping across the planet in just decades.

Ash creeps across Mars Noticeable change on Mars often takes millions of years – but the European Space Agency’s Mars Express has captured a blanket of dark ash creeping across the planet in just decades.