People usually think of satellites floating through space while the actual situation reveals that satellites continuously move toward Earth. Satellites stay in orbit because gravity creates an equilibrium with their velocity. How Satellites Stay in Orbit The two fundamental forces which maintain satellites in space can be explained as follows: The gravitational force of Earth…
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Fly a Rocket! – a dream turned into reality from AS Lisboa
It was in 11th grade when I discovered the “Fly a Rocket!” programme organised by the European Space Agency (ESA) in collaboration with Andøya Space and the Norwegian Space Agency. I set the goal of applying to this initiative that brings together university students from across ESA member states to gain hands-on experience in the space industry. So, as soon as I got into college, in my first year of aerospace engineering bachelor’s degree, I accomplished this dream.
Chapter 6 – The Millennium (2000 – 2009)
The new millennium arrived with nonstop cultural and technological changes that made people from all over the globe more easily connected. That change included EUROAVIA, which was devoted to adapting and embracing the new challenges the 21st century brought.
Cosmic Adventures: Astronaut Day from AS Aachen
On October 24th, 2024, RWTH Aachen hosted a unique event titled “Cosmic Adventures: Astronaut Day,” a gathering that brought together aerospace enthusiasts, industry experts, and students to delve into the future of space exploration.
An EUROAVIA exclusive Guide on becoming an Astronaut from AS Munich
At the end of May 2024, EUROAVIA Munich had the honour of hosting German reserve astronaut Nicola Winter at the Technical University of Munich. Nicola, a former fighter pilot, aerospace engineer, Ph.D. candidate, and reserve astronaut, shared her experience of the journey from applying to the final selection process of becoming an astronaut with a group of young, motivated students who dream of one day becoming astronauts themselves.
Unraveling the mysteries from space with the James Webb Space Telescope
Spotting galaxies as big as the Milky Way to watching stars forming, the James Webb Space Telescope has been operating for more than two years showing us the mysteries from the universe.
ENDLESS HORIZONS: Such a Big Event! from AS Pisa
Dear EUROAVIAns, we are convinced that those of you reading this understand the importance of EUROAVIA, are well-informed about everything related to this association, and recognise its significance. But what about our professors? Is there an equivalent association for them?
Discover ESA’s Juice instruments!
The Jupiter exploring mission from the European Space Agency was launched in 2023 from Kourou. The satellite is making its way to Jupiter carrying several instruments that will help scientists and engineers understand the Jovian planet. As anticipated in one of the last articles from the blog in 2023 (check it out!), here will discuss a bit of every single one of them.
What to expect from 2024?
2024 has already begun, so what should we expect from the aerospace world this year? Take a small glimpse into some of the projects that will be launched during this year.
Aerospace achievements during 2023
2023 it’s coming to an end and the aerospace industry has continued to grow. Let’s review together some of the most achievements seen during this year.