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SUMMARY:Surface Water and Ocean Topography (SWOT) mission
DESCRIPTION:The Surface Water and Ocean Topography (SWOT) mission is a satellite altimeter jointly developed and operated by NASA and CNES\, the French space agency\, in partnership with the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) and UK Space Agency (UKSA). \nThe objectives of the mission are to make the first global survey of the Earth’s surface water\, to observe the fine details of the ocean surface topography\, and to measure how terrestrial surface water bodies change over time. While past satellite missions like the Jason series altimeters (TOPEX/Poseidon\, Jason-1\, Jason-2\, Jason-3) have provided variation in river and lake water surface elevations at select locations\, SWOT will provide the first truly global observations of changing water levels\, stream slopes\, and inundation extents in rivers\, lakes\, and floodplains. In the world’s oceans\, SWOT will observe ocean circulation at unprecedented scales of 15–25 km (9.3–15.5 mi)\, approximately an order of magnitude finer than current satellites. Because it uses wide-swath altimetry technology\, SWOT will almost completely observe the world’s oceans and freshwater bodies with repeated high-resolution elevation measurements\, allowing observations of variations. \nLinks:\nSurface Water and Ocean Topography at NASA.gov \nOcean Surface Topography from Space at NASA.gov \nCnes project Library at CNES.fr \nAVISO+ portal for SWOT
URL:https://www.a3veen.nl/event/surface-water-and-ocean-topography-swot-mission/
CATEGORIES:Astronomie,Geografie,kennis
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20230413T141500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20351213T170000
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SUMMARY:JUpiter ICy moons Explorer
DESCRIPTION:The JUpiter ICy moons Explorer (JUICE) is an interplanetary spacecraft in development by the European Space Agency (ESA) with Airbus Defence and Space as the main contractor. \nThe mission will study three of Jupiter‘s Galilean moons: Ganymede\, Callisto\, and Europa\, all of which are thought to have significant bodies of liquid water beneath their surfaces\, making them potentially habitable environments. The mission is not focused on volcanically active Io\, a non-icy moon. The spacecraft launched on 14 April 2023 at 12:14 UTC and will reach Jupiter in July 2031 after four gravity assists and eight years of travel. In December 2034\, the spacecraft will enter orbit around Ganymede for its close up science mission\, becoming the first spacecraft to orbit a moon other than the Moon of Earth. The selection of this mission for the L1 launch slot of ESA’s Cosmic Vision science programme was announced on 2 May 2012. Its period of operations will overlap with NASA‘s Europa Clipper mission\, launching in 2024. \n\n\nNASA’s Juno Is Getting Ever Closer to Jupiter’s Moon Io Links:\nESA’s JUICE \nJuice \nAgenda – JUpiter ICy moons Explorer : launch / Agenda – JUpiter ICy moons Explorer : launch 2nd attempt \nJuice pre-launch press briefing \nHow to follow the Juice launch live
URL:https://www.a3veen.nl/event/jupiter-icy-moons-explorer/
CATEGORIES:Astronomie,Jupiter
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20230701T171100
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20290701T171100
DTSTAMP:20260519T015216
CREATED:20230809T130227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241120T082444Z
UID:93109-1688231460-1877620260@www.a3veen.nl
SUMMARY:Cosmic Vision : Euclid space telescope / Euclides
DESCRIPTION:Euclid is a visible to near-infrared space telescope developed by the European Space Agency (ESA) and the Euclid Consortium\, the objective of the Euclid mission is to better understand dark energy and dark matter by accurately measuring the acceleration of the universe. \nTo achieve this\, the Korsch-type telescope will measure the shapes of galaxies at varying distances from Earth and investigate the relationship between distance and redshift. Dark energy is generally accepted as contributing to the increased acceleration of the expanding universe\, so understanding this relationship will help to refine how physicists and astrophysicists understand it. Euclid’s mission advances and complements ESA’s Planck telescope (2009 to 2013). The mission is named after the ancient Greek mathematician Euclid. Euclid is a medium-class (“M-class”) mission and is part of the Cosmic Vision campaign of ESA’s Science Programme. This class of missions have an ESA budget cap at around €500 million. Euclid was chosen in October 2011 together with Solar Orbiter\, out of several competing missions. Prior to the Russian invasion of Ukraine\, the launch was scheduled on a Soyuz ST-B in 2023; following the invasion\, Euclid will instead be launched on a Falcon 9 Block 5 on 1 July 2023. \nLinks:\nEuclid \nHow to follow the Euclid launch live \nRuimtetelescoop Euclid wil uitvinden waar het heelal van gemaakt is \nEuclid test images tease of riches to come \nEuclid ‘dark universe’ telescope team will unveil new full-color images today (May 23) \nZoom into the first page of ESA Euclid’s great cosmic atlas \nSpace Warps – ESA Euclid / Euclid Galaxy Zoo – help us classify the shapes of galaxies
URL:https://www.a3veen.nl/event/euclid-space-telescope-euclides/
CATEGORIES:Astronomie
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20240208T073300
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20270208T170000
DTSTAMP:20260519T015216
CREATED:20240209T204257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240209T204747Z
UID:102637-1707377580-1802106000@www.a3veen.nl
SUMMARY:Plankton\, Aerosol\, Cloud\, ocean Ecosystem
DESCRIPTION:Plankton\, Aerosol\, Cloud\, ocean Ecosystem (PACE) is a NASA Earth-observing satellite mission that will continue and advance observations of global ocean color\, biogeochemistry\, and ecology\, as well as the carbon cycle\, aerosols and clouds. \nPACE will be used to identify the extent and duration of phytoplankton blooms and improve understanding of air quality. These and other uses of PACE data will benefit the economy and society\, especially sectors that rely on water quality\, fisheries and food security. After being proposed for cancellation under President Trump’s FY 2018 budget\, it was restored by Congress. The PACE project is managed by NASA Goddard Space Flight Center. The main instrument and bus were designed and built at Goddard Space Flight Center. On 4 February 2020\, NASA announced the selection of SpaceX to launch PACE on a Falcon 9\, at a total cost to NASA of US$80.4 million\, including the launch service and other mission-related costs. The total cost of the mission is $964 million\, which includes spacecraft construction\, launch\, and operations. PACE successfully launched on 8 February 2024 at 07:33. \nLinks:\nPACE
URL:https://www.a3veen.nl/event/plankton-aerosol-cloud-ocean-ecosystem/
CATEGORIES:Astronomie
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20240625T232600
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DTSTAMP:20260519T015216
CREATED:20241025T055924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241025T211716Z
UID:115444-1719357960-2203113600@www.a3veen.nl
SUMMARY:GOES-19
DESCRIPTION:GOES-19 (designated GOES-U prior to reaching geostationary orbit) is a weather satellite\, the fourth and last of the GOES-R series of satellites operated by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). \nThe GOES-R series will extend the availability of the Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite (GOES) system until 2036. The satellite is built by Lockheed Martin\, based on the A2100 platform. The satellite was successfully launched into space atop a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket on 25 June 2024 at 21:26 UTC from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida\, United States. The redesign of the loop heat pipe to prevent an anomaly\, as seen in GOES-17\, is not expected to delay the launch as it did with GOES-T. GOES-U also carries a copy of the Naval Research Laboratory’s Compact CORonagraph (CCOR) instrument which\, along with the CCOR planned for Space Weather Follow On-Lagrange 1 (SWFO-L1)\, will allow continued monitoring of solar wind after the retirement of the NASA–ESA SOHO satellite in 2025. GOES-U has a dry mass of 2\,925 kg and a fueled mass of 5\,000 kg. \nLinks:\nGEOS – R\n\nGOES-U Mission Overview \nSatellite: GOES-19 \nWatch sun erupt in 1st images from NOAA’s groundbreaking new satellite (photos)
URL:https://www.a3veen.nl/event/goes-19/
CATEGORIES:Astronomie
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240901
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20290902
DTSTAMP:20260519T015216
CREATED:20240403T074223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240403T174651Z
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SUMMARY:Proba-3 Missie / Proba-3 Mission
DESCRIPTION:By ESA\, CC BY-SA 3.0 igo\nProba-3 zijn twee minisatellieten van de Europese Ruimtevaartorganisatie (ESA)\, ze zullen samen gelanceerd worden in een langgerekte ellipsvormige baan met een perigeum van 600 km en apogeum van 60.000 km. \nProba-3 wordt gerealiseerd door een consortium van vijftien ESA-lidstaten met als hoofdaannemer het Spaanse SENER\, het Belgische Centre Spatial uit Luik als hoofdaannemer voor de coronagraaf en het Belgische Redwire Space voor assemblage en testen. Tijdens de missie zullen twee satellieten in formatie vliegen en samen een 144 meter lange zonnecoronagraaf vormen om de corona van de zon bij de zonnerand te bestuderen. Eén ruimtevaartuig zal de optische telescoop dragen en het tweede ruimtevaartuig zal een deel van de coronagraaf dragen. Tevens worden tijdens deze missie metingen uitgevoerd voor de positionering van twee ruimtevaartuigen. \nLinks:\nProba-3 Mission
URL:https://www.a3veen.nl/event/proba-3-missie-proba-3-mission/
CATEGORIES:Astronomie,Zon
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20241007T165200
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20261231T235900
DTSTAMP:20260519T015216
CREATED:20240415T075035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241024T161412Z
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SUMMARY:Hera space mission
DESCRIPTION:Hera is a space mission in development at the European Space Agency in its Space Safety program\, its primary objective is to study the Didymos binary asteroid system that was impacted by DART and contribute to validation of the kinetic impact method to deviate a near-Earth asteroid in a colliding trajectory with Earth. \nIt will measure the size and the morphology of the crater created by and momentum transferred by an artificial projectile impacting an asteroid\, which will allow measuring the efficiency of the deflection produced by the impact. It will also analyze the expanding debris cloud caused by the impact. The spacecraft was launched on 7 October 2024 and will also study the results of DART impactor\, four years after NASA’s mission. DART impacted the asteroid Dimorphos\, the smaller of two objects forming the binary asteroid 65803 Didymos\, on 27 September 2022. Hera has a mass of 1128 kilograms and carries a payload of cameras\, an altimeter\, and a spectrometer. It will also carry two nano-satellite CubeSats\, called Milani and Juventas. Hera will fully characterise the composition and physical properties of the binary asteroid system including\, for the first time\, the sub-surface and internal structures. It will also perform technological demonstrations linked to operations in the vicinity of a small body and the deployment and the communication with CubeSats in interplanetary space. \nHera’s launch kit\, click picture to read\nLinks:\nESA Hera \nThermophysical Modelling of Eclipse and Occultation Events in Binary Asteroid Systems \nPlanetary defence mission Hera heading for deflected asteroid \nSpaceX rocket launches Europe’s Hera planetary defense probe to visit asteroid smacked by NASA
URL:https://www.a3veen.nl/event/hera-space-mission/
CATEGORIES:Astronomie
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20241014T120600
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20301014T235900
DTSTAMP:20260519T015216
CREATED:20240428T043612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241014T151635Z
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SUMMARY:NASA’s Europa Clipper Mission
DESCRIPTION:Europa Clipper (previously known as Europa Multiple Flyby Mission) is a space probe in development by NASA. \nPlanned for launch aboard a Falcon Heavy in October 2024 (the 21-day launch window period opens on October 10\, 2024)\, the spacecraft is being developed to study the Galilean moon Europa through a series of flybys while in orbit around Jupiter\, it is the largest spacecraft NASA has ever developed for a planetary mission. This mission is a scheduled flight of the Planetary Science Division\, designated a Large Strategic Science Mission\, and funded under the Planetary Missions Program Office‘s Solar System Exploration program as its second flight. It is also supported by the new Ocean Worlds Exploration Program. Europa Clipper will perform follow-up studies to those made by the Galileo spacecraft during its eight years (1995 – 2003) in Jupiter orbit\, which indicated the existence of a subsurface ocean underneath Europa’s ice crust. Plans to send a spacecraft to Europa were initially conceived with projects such as Europa Orbiter and Jupiter Icy Moons Orbiter\, in which a spacecraft would be injected into orbit around Europa. However\, due to the adverse effects of radiation from Jupiter’s magnetosphere in Europa orbit\, it was decided that it would be safer to inject a spacecraft into an elliptical orbit around Jupiter and make 44 close flybys of the moon instead. The mission began as a joint investigation between the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) and the Applied Physics Laboratory (APL)\, and will be built with a scientific payload of nine instruments contributed by JPL\, APL\, Southwest Research Institute\, University of Texas at Austin\, Arizona State University and University of Colorado Boulder. The upcoming mission complements ESA‘s Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer launched in 2023\, which will fly-by Europa twice and Callisto multiple times before moving into orbit around Ganymede. The spacecraft will use gravity assists from Mars in February 2025 and Earth in December 2026\, before arriving at Europa in April 2030. NASA will provide live coverage of prelaunch and launch activities for Europa Clipper\, the agency’s mission to explore Jupiter’s icy moon Europa. NASA now is targeting launch no earlier than 18:06 CEST\, Monday\, Oct. 14\, on a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket from Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. \nLinks:\nNASA’s Europa Clipper Mission \nEuropa Clipper \nThe search for life on Jupiter’s moon Europa – the Europa Clipper Mission \n8 Things to Know About NASA’s Mission to an Ocean Moon of Jupiter \nNASA\, SpaceX Secure Europa Clipper Ahead of Hurricane (Milton)
URL:https://www.a3veen.nl/event/nasas-europa-clipper-mission/
CATEGORIES:Astronomie,Jupiter
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SUMMARY:#Hubble35 Hubble Telescope – 35th Anniversary Hubble’s Night Sky Challenge
DESCRIPTION:Hubble is working with The Astronomical League to coordinate the “Hubble’s Night Sky Observing Challenge” program\, providing successful observers with recognition of their achievements. \nThe challenge includes two levels and observers do not need to be an Astronomical League member to participate. Do you have a telescope? Would you like to see some of the same night sky objects from the ground that Hubble has from space? You are invited to commemorate Hubble’s 35th anniversary by accepting our year-long stargazing challenge. New challenge objects will be featured weekly. On a clear night\, find a safe location with a dark sky away from bright lights\, point your telescope skyward\, and with the help of star and finder charts\, gaze upon some of the same iconic nebulae and galaxies Hubble has observed. How many of them can you find? For amateur astronomy clubs\, science centers\, museums\, and other astronomy enthusiasts\, use these monthly lists as a guide to conduct star parties that provide an opportunity for the public to see some amazing astronomical objects in person. \nLinks:\nHubble’s Night Sky Challenge
URL:https://www.a3veen.nl/event/hubble-telescope-35th-anniversary-observing-challenge/
CATEGORIES:Astronomie
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250110
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270101
DTSTAMP:20260519T015216
CREATED:20250124T135940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250324T142655Z
UID:122257-1736467200-1798761599@www.a3veen.nl
SUMMARY:Save the Observatory Science Centre Herstmonceux - petition
DESCRIPTION:The Observatory Science Centre is an educational charity which has called the Grade II listed\, former home of the Royal Greenwich Observatory at Herstmonceux\, East Sussex\, home for the last 30 years. \nThe Canadian landlords\, Queen’s University\, who also own Herstmonceux Castle\, are not renewing the Science Centre’s lease\, so come the end of the 2026 season the Science Centre will be homeless. Over the years the science centre have worked tirelessly to fund and restore the site and the telescopes back to their former glory. The centre is a major venue for exhibitions\, lectures and educational programmes. The renovated telescopes provide a unique setting for the general public\, schools\, colleges\, and brownie and scout groups to learn about science\, space and the world around them. Whilst the Science Centre is in search for a new site to continue operations beyond 2026\, they should not have to leave the Observatory site at all and the historic site should be preserved for future generations as a great educational tool of significant historical importance. Please sign this petition for someone to step in and prevent the Science Centre from having to leave the Observatory site. \nLinks:\nSave the Observatory Science Centre Herstmonceux \nHerstmonceux Observatory Campaign Group
URL:https://www.a3veen.nl/event/save-the-observatory-science-centre-herstmonceux-petition/
CATEGORIES:Astronomie,Cultuur
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250429
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20300430
DTSTAMP:20260519T015216
CREATED:20250410T010724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T111116Z
UID:123054-1745884800-1903737599@www.a3veen.nl
SUMMARY:Biomass : ESA's forest mission
DESCRIPTION:Biomass is an Earth observing satellite planned for launch by the European Space Agency (ESA) on 29 April 2025 from Kourou\, French Guiana on a Vega C launch vehicle\, the mission will provide the first comprehensive measurements of global forest biomass. \nIt is meant to last for five years\, monitoring at least eight growth cycles in the world’s forests. The Biomass satellite is part of ESA’s Living Planet Programme\, which consists of Earth observation missions. Its initial launch date was set to 2020\, but that has since been delayed to 2025. The entire cost of the mission was placed at around 400 million euros. The main scientific instrument aboard Biomass will be a synthetic aperture radar (SAR) operating at 435 MHz. The satellite will measure 10 x 12 x 20m\, weigh around 1.2 tonnes and it is set to orbit the Earth at an altitude of 666 km. All devices for assembly of the satellite structure\, including vertical transport equipment\, assembly and disassembly of satellite panels\, assembly and disassembly of the Synthetic Aperture Radar are done by the Spanish company SENER. \nLinks:\nBiomass – ESA \n#ForestDay #IntlForestDay Day of Forests / Dag van het Bos 2025 (TV FAO webcast)
URL:https://www.a3veen.nl/event/biomass-esas-forest-mission/
CATEGORIES:Astronomie,Biologie,Bossen,kennis,Natuur
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250601
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20500701
DTSTAMP:20260519T015216
CREATED:20250212T044128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T132733Z
UID:120180-1748736000-2540246399@www.a3veen.nl
SUMMARY:Vera C. Rubin Observatory
DESCRIPTION:The Vera C. Rubin Observatory\, formerly known as the Large Synoptic Survey Telescope (LSST)\, is an astronomical observatory in Chile\, its main task will be carrying out a synoptic astronomical survey\, the Legacy Survey of Space and Time. \nThe word “synoptic” is derived from the Greek words σύν (syn ’together’) and ὄψις (opsis ‘view’)\, and describes observations that give a broad view of a subject at a particular time. The observatory is located on the El Peñón peak of Cerro Pachón\, a 2\,682-meter-high mountain in Coquimbo Region\, in northern Chile\, alongside the existing Gemini South and Southern Astrophysical Research Telescopes. The LSST Base Facility is located about 100 kilometres away from the observatory by road\, in the city of La Serena. The observatory is named for Vera Rubin\, an American astronomer who pioneered discoveries about galactic rotation rates. The Rubin Observatory will house the Simonyi Survey Telescope\, a wide-field reflecting telescope with an 8.4-meter primary mirror that will photograph the entire available sky every few nights. The telescope uses a novel three-mirror design\, a variant of three-mirror anastigmat\, which allows a compact telescope to deliver sharp images over a very wide 3.5-degree-diameter field of view. Images will be recorded by a 3.2-gigapixel charge-coupled device imaging (CCD) camera\, the largest digital camera ever constructed. \nThe LSST was proposed in 2001\, and construction of the mirror began (with private funds) in 2007. LSST then became the top-ranked large ground-based project in the 2010 Astrophysics Decadal Survey\, and the project officially began construction on 1 August 2014\, when the United States National Science Foundation (NSF) authorized the FY2014 portion ($27.5 million) of its construction budget. Funding comes from the NSF\, the United States Department of Energy\, and private funding raised by the dedicated international non-profit organization\, the LSST Discovery Alliance. Operations are under the management of the Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy (AURA). The total construction cost is expected to be about $680 million. Site construction began on 14 April 2015 with the ceremonial laying of the first stone. The first on-sky observations with the engineering camera occurred on 24 October 2024\, while system first light images were released 23 June 2025. Full survey operations are planned to begin later in 2025\, due to COVID-related schedule delays. Rubin Observatory data is scheduled to become fully public after two years. \nLinks:\nVera C. Rubin Observatory \nThe Rewriting of a Pioneering Female Astronomer’s Legacy Shows How Far Trump’s DEI Purge Will Go \nFirst celestial image unveiled from revolutionary telescope \nEarly Data from NSF–DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory Reveals Over 11\,000 New Asteroids
URL:https://www.a3veen.nl/event/vera-c-rubin-observatory-expected-opening/
CATEGORIES:Astronomie
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251004
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251011
DTSTAMP:20260519T015216
CREATED:20251004T131612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251004T132045Z
UID:131271-1759536000-1760140799@www.a3veen.nl
SUMMARY:World Space Week 2025
DESCRIPTION:By resolution 54/68 of 6 December 1999\, the General Assembly proclaimed World Space Week\, to celebrate the contributions of space science and technology to the betterment of the human condition. \nWorld Space Week is the largest annual space event in the world. the weeks helps build up the workforce of tomorrow by inspiring students; demonstrates visible public support for the space programme; educates the public about space activities; and fosters international cooperation in space outreach and education. Each year a theme is selected by the World Space Week Association Board of Directors in close coordination with the UN Office of Outer Space Affairs. The theme provides broad guidance to World Space Week participants on the content of their programmes. The theme is selected to increase the impact of World Space Week on all humanity further\, by using a uniform theme globally. On 4 October 1957\, the launch into outer space of the first human-made Earth satellite\, Sputnik 1\, opened the way for space exploration. A decade later\, on 10 October 1967\, the Treaty on Principles Governing the Activities of States in the Exploration and Use of Outer Space\, including the Moon and Other Celestial Bodies entered into force. Space science and technology and their applications are increasingly being used to support a wide range of United Nations activities. At least 25 United Nations entities and the World Bank Group routinely use space applications. \nThey make important and sometimes essential contributions to the work of the United Nations\, including in the implementation of recommendations of major world conferences and those of the Third United Nations Conference on the Exploration and Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (UNISPACE III)\, as well as support towards sustainable development. As a consequence\, coordination\, cooperation and synergy are essential for those activities to be effectively carried out by the United Nations system. The annual sessions of the Inter-Agency Meeting on Outer Space Activities are the main means of achieving that synergy. The effectiveness of the Meeting has been further enhanced by the holding\, since 2004\, of an open informal session immediately after the end of the Meeting\, as a means of engaging Member States\, in a direct and informal setting\, in important space-related developments in the United Nations system. The agenda of the Inter-Agency Meeting is reviewed at each session and adapted to current operational needs. \nFor World Space Week 2025\, the chosen theme is “Living in Space.” This theme explores humanity’s journey toward making space a habitat\, emphasizing the innovative technologies\, challenges\, and collaborative efforts that make this vision a reality. Event organizers worldwide are encouraged to integrate the theme “Living in Space” into their World Space Week events. Activities may range from educational workshops and interactive sessions to panel discussions and collaborative projects\, all aimed at fostering innovative environmental solutions. \nLinks:\nWorld Space Week
URL:https://www.a3veen.nl/event/world-space-week-2025/
CATEGORIES:Astronomie,Maatschappij,UN
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251004
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251013
DTSTAMP:20260519T015216
CREATED:20250929T113141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250929T113141Z
UID:131074-1759536000-1760313599@www.a3veen.nl
SUMMARY:#NLSW25 NL Space Week 2025
DESCRIPTION:Tijdens NL Space Week opent de ruimtevaartsector in Nederland haar deuren\, zodat jong en oud de mogelijkheid heeft de ruimte te ontdekken\, het is een week vol unieke activiteiten op exclusieve ruimtevaartlocaties. \nZo zijn er de bekende ESA ESTEC open dagen en Space Expo op de NL Space Campus in Noordwijk\, maar ook de open dagen van SRON en de Oude Sterrewacht in Leiden\, en daarnaast ruim 100 internationale astronauten die tijdens het ASE congres een bezoek aan Nederland brengen. Met een uiteenlopende programmering valt er voor iedereen wat moois te halen. Of je nu een student bent\, met je hele gezin komt\, of je als bedrijf wilt aansluiten: er is ruimte voor iedereen. NL Space Week is een initiatief van NL Space Campus\, in samenwerking met ESA ESTEC en de gehele Nederlandse ruimtevaartsector. \nLinks:\nNL Space Week
URL:https://www.a3veen.nl/event/nlsw25-nl-space-week-2025/
CATEGORIES:Astronomie,kennis,STEM
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251008
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251009
DTSTAMP:20260519T015216
CREATED:20250828T230003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250829T190532Z
UID:129886-1759881600-1759967999@www.a3veen.nl
SUMMARY:Meteorenzwerm Draconiden in oktober 2025
DESCRIPTION:De meteorenzwerm Draconiden bereikt op woensdag 8 oktober 2025\, rond 21:00\, zijn maximum. \nZelfs wanneer de radiant in het zenit zou staan\, zou er van deze zwerm naar verwachting gemiddeld niet meer dan één meteoor per uur vallen. Rond 18:00 staat de radiant van de zwerm in het hoogste punt (op 88°) aan de hemel. Het beste moment om Draconiden waar te nemen is op 8 oktober rond 20:15. De radiant van de zwerm staat dan ongeveer 70° boven de horizon\, in het westnoordwesten. Er is dan bij ons ieder uur niet meer dan één meteoor zichtbaar van deze zwerm. In totaal zijn er\, door meteoren van andere zwermen en sporadische meteoren\, bij donkere en heldere hemel circa 1–5 “vallende sterren” per uur te zien. De Maan is voor ongeveer 95% verlicht en is een flinke stoorzender; dit jaar zijn hierdoor alleen de helderste meteoren zichtbaar. Rond 07:15 gaat het schemeren en om 07:54 komt de Zon op. Over het algemeen zijn de de meteoren van een zwerm niet alleen op de dag van het maximum zichtbaar. Zo is gedurende circa 4 dagen rondom het maximum meer dan 50% van het maximum aantal meteoren per uur van de Draconiden te zien. De zwerm heeft daarmee een relatief korte piek. Probeer dus ook enkele nachten voor en na het maximum meteoren waar te nemen. Wel is iedere dag die je eerder voor het maximum\, of later na het maximum waarneemt het aantal meteoren dat zichtbaar is circa 30% kleiner. De typische snelheden van de meteoren in deze zwerm zijn met circa 20 km/s (ongeveer 73.440 km/uur) relatief laag. \nLinks:\nMeteorenzwerm Draconiden in oktober 2025
URL:https://www.a3veen.nl/event/meteorenzwerm-draconiden-in-oktober-2025/
CATEGORIES:Astronomie
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20251013T230000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20251013T233000
DTSTAMP:20260519T015216
CREATED:20251013T021246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251013T121724Z
UID:131688-1760396400-1760398200@www.a3veen.nl
SUMMARY:The Sky at Night – Brits in Space (TV BBC Four)
DESCRIPTION:The Sky at Night is a monthly documentary television programme on astronomy produced by the BBC. \nThe show had the same permanent presenter\, Patrick Moore\, from its first broadcast on 24 April 1957 until 7 January 2013. The latter date was a posthumous broadcast\, which followed Moore’s death on 9 December 2012. This made it the longest-running programme with the same presenter in television history. Many early episodes are missing\, either because the tapes were wiped\, thrown out\, or because the episode was broadcast live and never recorded in the first place. Beginning with the 3 February 2013 edition\, the show was co-presented by Lucie Green and Chris Lintott. Since December 2013 Maggie Aderin-Pocock has been a presenter. The programme’s opening and closing theme music is “At the Castle Gate”\, from the incidental music to Pelléas et Mélisande\, written in 1905 by Jean Sibelius\, performed by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and conducted by Sir Thomas Beecham. \nThis episode:\nThree\, two\, one\, lift off! This edition launches into the extraordinary – and extraterrestrial – world of astronaut training\, discovering what it truly takes to become a European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut. \nAs Europe looks to play a more prominent role in space exploration\, we shine a spotlight on the candidates who are pushing boundaries and preparing to represent Great Britain and Northern Ireland amongst the stars. \nBut first\, the programme is honoured to welcome back Helen Sharman\, the first British astronaut. Chris Lintott is with Helen at the Science Museum\, London\, celebrating the opening of the brand new space gallery. Chris finds out what it was like to go to space and how Helen became an astronaut\, from the selection process to learning the essential skills needed for life beyond Earth. While exploring the treasures of the exhibition\, including Helen’s own space suit from her voyage in 1991\, Tim Peake’s Soyuz descent module and a three-billion-year-old chunk of the moon\, Chris and Helen contemplate the rise of commercial missions and the future of international collaboration in space. \nIn France\, guest presenter and astrophysicist Jen Gupta joins space scientist Rosemary Coogan\, one of the UK’s latest ESA astronaut recruits\, as she works toward her private pilot’s licence. Recounting her journey from academia to astronaut selection\, we find out if Rosemary’s background in space science might come in handy amongst the stars. \nMeanwhile in Germany\, Maggie Aderin-Pocock dives into the deep end with British-Australian materials chemist Meganne Christian as she prepares for her first underwater ‘spacewalk’. In ESA’s XR lab\, Meganne demonstrates to Maggie how virtual reality is used to train astronauts by immersing them in a simulated ISS environment – without ever leaving Earth. \nMaggie also follows up a story from last year\, checking in with bronze medal-winning Paralympian John McFall as he continues his historic journey as the world’s first astronaut with a physical disability. Selected for ESA’s feasibility study on making space travel more inclusive\, John is undergoing a bespoke training programme designed to assess how physical disabilities can be accommodated during space missions. As he adapts to his prosthetic ‘space leg’\, he continues to prove that space can – and should – be accessible to all. \nLinks:\nThe Sky at Night
URL:https://www.a3veen.nl/event/the-sky-at-night-brits-in-space-tv-bbc-four/
CATEGORIES:Astronomie
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251019
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251020
DTSTAMP:20260519T015216
CREATED:20251019T134346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251019T134525Z
UID:132020-1760832000-1760918399@www.a3veen.nl
SUMMARY:Meteorenzwerm ε-Geminiden in oktober 2025
DESCRIPTION:De meteorenzwerm ε-Geminiden bereikt op zondag 19 oktober 2025 rond 14:00 zijn maximum\, zelfs wanneer de radiant in het zenit zou staan\, zouden er van deze zwerm naar verwachting gemiddeld slechts zo’n 3 meteoren per uur vallen. \nRond 06:30 staat de radiant van de zwerm in het hoogste punt (op 64°) aan de hemel. In onze streken zijn naar schatting circa 2 meteoren per uur te zien van deze zwerm. In totaal zijn er\, door meteoren van andere zwermen en sporadische meteoren\, bij donkere en heldere hemel circa 15–24 “vallende sterren” per uur te zien. Op een donkere plek zijn circa 90% meer meteoren te zien dan in een grote stad. De Maan komt om 05:51 op\, is voor ongeveer 5% verlicht en stoort niet erg. Rond 07:30 gaat het schemeren en om 08:12 komt de Zon op. De meteoren van de meeste zwermen verschijnen niet allemaal op de dag van het maximum. Zo is gedurende circa 15 dagen rondom het maximum ruim 50% van het maximale aantal meteoren (1 per uur) van de ε-Geminiden te zien. De zwerm heeft daarmee een vrij lange piek. Er zijn dus nog meer kansen\, voor het geval het in de nacht van het maximum niet helder is. Wel is iedere dag die je eerder voor het maximum\, of later na het maximum waarneemt het aantal meteoren dat zichtbaar is circa 10% kleiner. De typische snelheden van de meteoren in deze zwerm zijn met circa 69 km/s (ongeveer 248.040 km/uur) relatief hoog. \nLinks:\nMeteorenzwerm ε-Geminiden in oktober 2025
URL:https://www.a3veen.nl/event/meteorenzwerm-%ce%b5-geminiden-in-oktober-2025/
CATEGORIES:Astronomie
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251021
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251022
DTSTAMP:20260519T015216
CREATED:20251013T232258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T195429Z
UID:131757-1761004800-1761091199@www.a3veen.nl
SUMMARY:C/2025 A6 (Lemmon) closest approach to Earth
DESCRIPTION:By Phoenix7777 – Own workData source: HORIZONS System\, JPL\, NASA\, CC BY-SA 4.0\nComet C/2025 A6 (Lemmon) will approach Earth at a distance of 0.60 AU (90 million km) on 21 October 2025. \nIt is expected to reach an apparent magnitude of 3.5 to 4.4 according to different estimates\, with the more optimistic predictions indicating that it could be visible to the naked eye from sufficiently dark skies. During its closest approach the comet will be visible in the sunset sky with a solar elongation of 42 degrees. It will cross the celestial equator on 2 November 2025. C/2025 A6 (Lemmon) is a non-periodic comet discovered by the Mount Lemmon Survey in images obtained on 3 January 2025. It has an inbound orbital period of about 1\,350 years and will pass perihelion on 8 November 2025 when it will be 0.53 AU (79 million km) from the Sun. This perihelion passage will reduce the orbital period to about 1\,150 years. It makes its closest approach to Earth on 21 October 2025 and may be visible to the naked eye 42 degrees from the Sun after sunset. As of 13 October 2025\, the comet is about apparent magnitude 5.4\, and is visible in binoculars about 20 degrees (approximately two fists) below the handle of the Big Dipper. \nAstronomy Picture of the Day\, click to see photo\nLinks:\nComet C/2025 A6 (Lemmon): Complete Information & Live Data \nDe helderste komeet van 2025 komt eraan in oktober — mis Komeet Lemmon niet! \nHow to see comet C/2025 A6 (LEMMON) right now \nC/2025 A6 (Lemmon) – COBS
URL:https://www.a3veen.nl/event/c-2025-a6-lemmon-closest-approach-to-earth/
CATEGORIES:Astronomie
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251022
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251023
DTSTAMP:20260519T015216
CREATED:20250828T191630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250829T192230Z
UID:129888-1761091200-1761177599@www.a3veen.nl
SUMMARY:Meteorenzwerm Orioniden in oktober 2025
DESCRIPTION:De meteorenzwerm Orioniden bereikt op woensdag 22 oktober 2025\, rond 05:00\, zijn maximum\, de meteoren van de Orioniden zijn snel en hebben nalichtende sporen. \nWanneer de radiant in het zenit zou staan\, zouden er van deze zwerm naar verwachting gemiddeld zo’n 23 meteoren per uur vallen. De radiant van de zwerm staat rond 06:00 in het hoogste punt aan de hemel\, op 54° boven de horizon. Doordat de omstandigheden in onze streken niet ideaal zijn\, zijn er dan naar schatting maar circa 11 meteoren per uur te zien van deze zwerm. Samen met meteoren van andere zwermen\, en sporadische meteoren\, zijn er bij donkere\, heldere hemel in totaal circa 21–31 “vallende sterren” per uur te zien. Op een goed donkere plek zijn circa vier keer zoveel meteoren zichtbaar als in een grote stad. De Maan stoort niet. Rond 07:45 gaat het schemeren en om 08:17 komt de Zon op. Over het algemeen zijn de de meteoren van een zwerm niet alleen op de dag van het maximum zichtbaar. Zo is gedurende circa 5 dagen rondom het maximum meer dan 50% van het maximum aantal meteoren per uur (5) van de Orioniden te zien. Tot 11 dagen voor en na het maximum zijn nog meteoren van deze zwerm te herkennen. Probeer dus ook enkele nachten voor en na het maximum meteoren waar te nemen. Wel is iedere dag die je eerder voor het maximum\, of later na het maximum waarneemt het aantal meteoren dat zichtbaar is circa 20% kleiner. De typische snelheden van de meteoren in deze zwerm zijn met circa 66 km/s (ongeveer 237.240 km/uur) relatief hoog. \nLinks:\nMeteorenzwerm Orioniden in oktober 2025
URL:https://www.a3veen.nl/event/meteorenzwerm-orioniden-in-oktober-2025/
CATEGORIES:Astronomie
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251022
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251023
DTSTAMP:20260519T015216
CREATED:20251022T075608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T075608Z
UID:132149-1761091200-1761177599@www.a3veen.nl
SUMMARY:Meteorenzwerm Leo Minoriden in oktober 2025
DESCRIPTION:De meteorenzwerm Leo Minoriden bereikt op woensdag 22 oktober 2025 rond 14:00 zijn maximum\, zelfs wanneer de radiant in het zenit zou staan\, zouden er van deze zwerm naar verwachting gemiddeld slechts zo’n 3 meteoren per uur vallen. \nRond 10:30 staat de radiant van de zwerm in het hoogste punt (op 75°) aan de hemel. Het beste moment om Leo Minoriden waar te nemen is op 22 oktober rond 06:30. De radiant staat op dat moment zo’n 48° boven de horizon\, in het oosten. Er is dan bij ons ieder uur niet meer dan één meteoor zichtbaar van deze zwerm. In totaal zijn er\, door meteoren van andere zwermen en sporadische meteoren\, bij donkere en heldere hemel circa 21–31 meteoren per uur zichtbaar. Op een donkere locatie zijn ongeveer twee keer zoveel meteoren zichtbaar als in een grote stad. De Maan stoort niet. Rond 07:45 gaat het schemeren en om 08:17 komt de Zon op. Over het algemeen zijn de de meteoren van een zwerm niet alleen op de dag van het maximum zichtbaar. Zo is gedurende circa 4 dagen rondom het maximum ruim 50% van het maximum aantal meteoren per uur van de Leo Minoriden te zien. De zwerm heeft daarmee een relatief korte piek. Probeer dus ook enkele nachten voor en na het maximum meteoren waar te nemen. Iedere dag verder weg van het maximum zijn er echter wel ongeveer 30% minder meteoren per uur te zien. De snelheden van de meteoren van de Leo Minoriden zijn behoorlijk hoog: zo’n 62 km/s\, dat is circa 222.480 km/uur. \nLinks:\nMeteorenzwerm Leo Minoriden in oktober 2025
URL:https://www.a3veen.nl/event/meteorenzwerm-leo-minoriden-in-oktober-2025/
CATEGORIES:Astronomie
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20251030T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20251030T200000
DTSTAMP:20260519T015216
CREATED:20251030T083209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T184956Z
UID:132563-1761850800-1761854400@www.a3veen.nl
SUMMARY:Seas of the Sun: Het verhaal van Cluster - première (TV ESA webcast)
DESCRIPTION:Wat begon met een tragedie\, eindigde in een triomf: dit is het onbekende verhaal van de baanbrekende 25 jaar durende Cluster-missie van de Europese Ruimtevaartorganisatie ESA\, die onderzoek doet naar de invloed van onzichtbare zonnestormen op het milieu van de aarde. \nAls een schip in een nooit eindigende storm wordt de aarde gebombardeerd door zwermen deeltjes die met supersonische snelheden door de zon worden uitgestoten. De meeste van deze zonnewinddeeltjes worden door de magnetosfeer afgebogen en varen er ongevaarlijk voorbij\, maar het schild van de aarde is niet kogelvrij. Sinds 2000 bevoer Cluster de zeeën van de zon en onthulde de complexiteit van de verbinding tussen de zon en de aarde. Na tweeënhalf ongelooflijk succesvolle decennia in de ruimte nam ESA de beslissing om de vier Cluster-satellieten veilig uit hun baan te halen in de periode 2024-2026. De missie eindigde officieel op 8 september 2024. Maar een ruimtemissie is zoveel meer dan wetenschap. Beleef het verhaal van Cluster zoals verteld door de mensen die het meemaakten. De film bevat ook een originele soundtrack van Karlotta Skagfield en aanvullende muziek van Bruce Dickinson. Tijdens de live online première kun je chatten met Cluster-wetenschappers en -ingenieurs die in de film meespeelden\, waaronder Instrument Archive Engineer Leah-Nani Alconcel\, Instrument Operations Manager Gill Watson\, Project Scientist Arnaud Masson\, Science Operations Support Matt Taylor en Spacecraft Operations Manager Bruno Sousa\, evenals met de filmmakers zelf. \nLinks:\nCluster \nCluster op de website van ESA
URL:https://www.a3veen.nl/event/seas-of-the-sun-het-verhaal-van-cluster-premiere-tv-esa-webcast/
CATEGORIES:Astronomie
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251031
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251101
DTSTAMP:20260519T015216
CREATED:20251030T235807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251031T100031Z
UID:132582-1761868800-1761955199@www.a3veen.nl
SUMMARY:Dark Matter Day 2025
DESCRIPTION:On and around October 31st\, the world will celebrate the historic hunt for the unseen—something that scientists refer to as dark matter. \nSince 2017\, more than 350 global\, regional\, and local events have been held on and around October 31 by institutions and individuals looking to engage the public in discussions about what we already know about dark matter and the many experiments seeking to solve its mysteries. Scientists believe that dark matter\, which we have so far only detected through its gravity-based effects in space\, makes up about a quarter (26.8 percent) of the total mass and energy of the universe\, and something that is driving the universe’s accelerating expansion—which scientists call dark energy—accounts for another 68.3 percent. The ordinary matter\, like stars and planets and galaxies\, makes up just 4.9 percent of the total mass and energy of the universe. \nLinks:\nDark Matter Day \nDiscover the Mysteries of the Universe and the Brain
URL:https://www.a3veen.nl/event/dark-matter-day-2025/
CATEGORIES:Astronomie,Fysica,kennis
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251106
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251107
DTSTAMP:20260519T015216
CREATED:20250827T193026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250829T193041Z
UID:129890-1762387200-1762473599@www.a3veen.nl
SUMMARY:Meteorenzwerm Tauriden in november 2025
DESCRIPTION:De meteorenzwerm Tauriden bereikt op donderdag 6 november 2025\, rond 20:00\, zijn maximum\, de meteoren van de Tauriden zijn traag\, helder oranje en soms vuurbollen. \nWanneer de radiant in het zenit zou staan\, zouden er van deze zwerm naar verwachting gemiddeld zo’n 9 meteoren per uur vallen. De radiant van de zwerm staat rond 01:00 in het hoogste punt aan de hemel\, op 55° boven de horizon. Er is dan bij ons ieder uur slechts een enkele meteoor van deze zwerm zichtbaar. Samen met meteoren van andere zwermen\, en sporadische meteoren\, zijn er bij donkere\, heldere hemel in totaal circa 2–6 meteoren per uur zichtbaar. De Maan is voor ongeveer 95% verlicht en is een flinke stoorzender; dit jaar zijn hierdoor alleen de helderste meteoren zichtbaar. Rond 07:15 gaat het schemeren en om 07:46 komt de Zon op. De meteoren van de meeste zwermen verschijnen niet allemaal op de dag van het maximum. Zo is gedurende circa 22 dagen rondom het maximum meer dan de helft van het maximale aantal meteoren (1 per uur) van de Tauriden te zien. Tot 25 dagen voor en na het maximum zijn nog meteoren van deze zwerm te herkennen. De zwerm heeft daarmee een vrij lange piek. Probeer dus ook enkele nachten voor en na het maximum meteoren waar te nemen. Iedere dag verder weg van het maximum zijn er echter wel ongeveer 6% minder meteoren per uur te zien. De snelheden van de meteoren van de Tauriden zijn gemiddeld: zo’n 28 km/s\, dat is circa 99.720 km/uur. \nLinks:\nMeteorenzwerm Tauriden in november 2025
URL:https://www.a3veen.nl/event/meteorenzwerm-tauriden-in-november-2025/
CATEGORIES:Astronomie
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20251109T204500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20280509T000000
DTSTAMP:20260519T015216
CREATED:20251109T141249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T204734Z
UID:133068-1762721100-1841443200@www.a3veen.nl
SUMMARY:ESCAPADE mission to Mars
DESCRIPTION:Escape and Plasma Acceleration and Dynamics Explorers (ESCAPADE) is a planned spacecraft mission to Mars consisting of two spacecraft known as Blue and Gold\, the mission is led by UC Berkeley’s Space Sciences Laboratory. \nOnce expected to launch in October 2024\, it is part of NASA‘s SIMPLEx program. In August 2024 the spacecraft arrived at the launch site. However\, NASA postponed the launch due to schedule and technical issues involved with the mission’s New Glenn launch vehicle\, which was set to debut with the launch of these spacecraft. Launch on the New Glenn is now planned for no earlier than November 9\, 2025. The science goals of ESCAPADE are to: \n\nunderstand the processes controlling the structure of Mars’ hybrid magnetosphere and how it guides ion flows\nunderstand how energy and momentum are transported from the solar wind through Mars’ magnetosphere\nunderstand the processes controlling the flow of energy and matter into and out of the collisional atmosphere\n\nThere are three science experiments onboard each identical spacecraft: EMAG\, EESA\, and ELP. EMAG\, which was developed by the NASA Goddard Spaceflight Center\, is a magnetometer that will measure DC magnetic fields up to 1000 nT\, mounted at the end of the boom to reduce magnetic noise from the spacecraft. EESA is an electrostatic analyzer designed to measure the energies\, fluxes\, and masses of suprathermal ions from 2 eV to 20 keV and energies and fluxes of suprathermal electrons from 3 eV to 10 keV. It is mounted on the upper deck of the spacecraft bus\, with a 240° x 120° field of view for electrons and 247.5° x 90° field of view for ions. ELP\, developed by the Space and Atmospheric Instrumentation Lab at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University\, is a Langmuir probe consisting of three separate sensors: the multi-needle Langmuir probe (mNLP) consists of 4 thin needles mounted in two pairs ~3/4 way up the boom and measures thermal electron density; the two planar ion probes (PIPs) are mounted on the instrument deck and measure thermal ion density\, and the floating potential probe (FPP) is also mounted on the spacecraft deck and measures changes in relative spacecraft electrostatic potential. Once the nominal science orbit is achieved\, approximately six months after arriving at Mars\, Science Campaign A involves both spacecraft flying in the same orbit at varying distances from one another\, ~170 × 8\,400 km (5.66 hours) with an inclination of 65 degrees. This will last approximately six months\, at which time Blue will lower its apoapsis to 7\,000 km and Gold will raise its apoapsis to 10\,000 km. With different orbital periods (4.9 and 6.6 hours)\, the orbits will precess (due to Mars’ nonuniform gravity field) at different rates and thus separate\, allowing simultaneous measurements of distant parts of the Mars magnetosphere. This campaign will operate for approximately five months until the end of the nominal science mission less than three years after launch. Launches on November 9 and 12\, 2025\, were scrubbed due to weather conditions and solar storms; the next launch attempt is scheduled for November 13\, 2025. The launch window opens at 19:57 UTC and runs through 21:25 UTC. \nLinks:\nESCAPADE \nVoor het eerst in jaren missie naar Mars\, vuurproef voor raket Jeff Bezos
URL:https://www.a3veen.nl/event/escapade-mission-to-mars/
CATEGORIES:Astronomie,Mars
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20251110T230000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20251110T233000
DTSTAMP:20260519T015216
CREATED:20251109T232315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251110T193347Z
UID:133111-1762815600-1762817400@www.a3veen.nl
SUMMARY:The Sky at Night – Space Mysteries: The Sky at Night Meets Curious Cases (TV BBC Four)
DESCRIPTION:The Sky at Night is a monthly documentary television programme on astronomy produced by the BBC. \nThe show had the same permanent presenter\, Patrick Moore\, from its first broadcast on 24 April 1957 until 7 January 2013. The latter date was a posthumous broadcast\, which followed Moore’s death on 9 December 2012. This made it the longest-running programme with the same presenter in television history. Many early episodes are missing\, either because the tapes were wiped\, thrown out\, or because the episode was broadcast live and never recorded in the first place. Beginning with the 3 February 2013 edition\, the show was co-presented by Lucie Green and Chris Lintott. Since December 2013 Maggie Aderin-Pocock has been a presenter. The programme’s opening and closing theme music is “At the Castle Gate”\, from the incidental music to Pelléas et Mélisande\, written in 1905 by Jean Sibelius\, performed by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and conducted by Sir Thomas Beecham. \nThis episode:\nDo aliens exist\, and can we talk to them? What does a black hole sound like? Does the universe look like a doughnut? In a spectacular season finale\, The Sky at Night teams up with hit podcast Curious Cases to answer your burning space mysteries\, from the strange sounds of the\ncosmos to the furthest edges of the observable universe. \nFilmed in front of a live studio audience\, presenters Hannah Fry and Dara Ó Briain bring their signature wit and curiosity as they quiz our stellar panel of experts – Maggie Aderin-Pocock\, Chris Lintott and George Dransfield. Expect lively debate\, surprising revelations\, and moments of pure astronomical awe as they explore the weird and wonderful corners of space science. \nMeanwhile\, Pete Lawrence turns his eyes to the heavens to guide us through the incredible sights currently lighting up the night sky and offering a glimpse into the mysteries that unfold when we simply look up. \nAdding another layer of intrigue\, a special BBC Ideas animation explores our ongoing search for alien life and the tantalising possibility of making contact with extraterrestrial intelligence. \nAnd for those who want to keep the curiosity flowing\, Radio 4 are airing a companion episode of Curious Cases\, featuring extra content from the live recording. \nJoin us for this unforgettable night of cosmic exploration before the programme returns in the spring of 2026 with even more wonders from the final frontier. \nDo aliens exist\, and can we talk to them? What does a black hole sound like? Does the universe look like a doughnut? In a spectacular season finale\, The Sky at Night teams up with hit podcast Curious Cases to answer your burning space mysteries\, from the strange sounds of the\ncosmos to the furthest edges of the observable universe. \nFilmed in front of a live studio audience\, presenters Hannah Fry and Dara Ó Briain bring their signature wit and curiosity as they quiz our stellar panel of experts – Maggie Aderin-Pocock\, Chris Lintott and George Dransfield. Expect lively debate\, surprising revelations\, and moments of pure astronomical awe as they explore the weird and wonderful corners of space science. \nMeanwhile\, Pete Lawrence turns his eyes to the heavens to guide us through the incredible sights currently lighting up the night sky and offering a glimpse into the mysteries that unfold when we simply look up. \nAdding another layer of intrigue\, a special BBC Ideas animation explores our ongoing search for alien life and the tantalising possibility of making contact with extraterrestrial intelligence. \nAnd for those who want to keep the curiosity flowing\, Radio 4 are airing a companion episode of Curious Cases\, featuring extra content from the live recording. \nJoin us for this unforgettable night of cosmic exploration before the programme returns in the spring of 2026 with even more wonders from the final frontier. \nLinks:\nThe Sky at Night
URL:https://www.a3veen.nl/event/the-sky-at-night-space-mysteries-the-sky-at-night-meets-curious-cases-tv-bbc-four/
CATEGORIES:Astronomie
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251112
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251113
DTSTAMP:20260519T015216
CREATED:20251111T085325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T134124Z
UID:133142-1762905600-1762991999@www.a3veen.nl
SUMMARY:Geomagnetic Storm G4 (Severe)
DESCRIPTION:The National Oceanographic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) reported that there are three CMEs heading towards Earth from the Sun. \nNOAA measures the strength of these storms and says that there is chance of a Severe G4 geomagnetic storm being triggered especially on Wednesday 11 into Thursday 12 November 2025. Geomagnetic storms are dangerous for astronauts\, but not harmful to humans as Earth’s atmosphere protects us from the radiation\, but can sometimes disrupt satellites and also different forms of electronic devices\, such as phones. This storm is classed as a rare KP8. The KP index is an alternative measure of geomagnetic activity extending from KP1 to KP9. G4 (Severe) storm levels reached on 12 November at 01:20 UTC. \nLinks:\nG4 (Severe) Watch in Effect for 12 November \nNoorderlichtkans 11-12 november 2025 \nG4 (Severe) storm levels reached on 12 November at 0120 UTC \nStormachtig ruimteweer door uitbarstingen op de zon  \nSolar cycle 25
URL:https://www.a3veen.nl/event/geomagnetic-storm-g4-severe-potential/
CATEGORIES:Astronomie,Zon
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251117
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251118
DTSTAMP:20260519T015216
CREATED:20250828T220838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250829T181631Z
UID:129880-1763337600-1763423999@www.a3veen.nl
SUMMARY:Meteorenzwerm Leoniden in november 2025
DESCRIPTION:De meteorenzwerm Leoniden bereikt op maandag 17 november 2025\, rond 15:00\, zijn maximum\, de meteoren van de Leoniden zijn snel\, en de zwerm is bekend vanwege zijn regens in 1799\, 1833\, 1866\, 1966 en 1999. \nWanneer de radiant in het zenit zou staan\, zouden er van deze zwerm naar verwachting gemiddeld zo’n 13 meteoren per uur vallen. De radiant van de zwerm staat rond 07:00 in het hoogste punt aan de hemel\, op 60° boven de horizon. Het beste moment om Leoniden waar te nemen is op 17 november rond 06:00. De radiant staat op dat moment zo’n 57° boven de horizon\, in het zuidzuidoosten. In onze streken zijn dan vermoedelijk circa 4–9 meteoren per uur van deze zwerm te zien. In totaal zijn er\, door meteoren van andere zwermen en sporadische meteoren\, bij donkere en heldere hemel circa 18–28 meteoren per uur zichtbaar. Op een donkere locatie zijn ruim drie keer zoveel meteoren te zien als in dichtbevolkt gebied. De Maan komt om 05:06 op\, is voor ongeveer 8% verlicht en stoort niet erg. Rond 07:30 gaat het schemeren en om 08:03 komt de Zon op. Over het algemeen zijn de de meteoren van een zwerm niet alleen op de dag van het maximum zichtbaar. Zo is gedurende circa 3\,0 dagen rondom het maximum ruim de helft van het maximale aantal meteoren (3 per uur) van de Leoniden te zien. Tot 4 dagen voor en na het maximum zijn nog meteoren van deze zwerm te herkennen. De zwerm heeft daarmee een relatief korte piek. Probeer dus ook enkele nachten voor en na het maximum meteoren waar te nemen. Iedere dag verder weg van het maximum zijn er echter wel ongeveer 40% minder meteoren per uur te zien. De snelheden van de meteoren van de Leoniden zijn behoorlijk hoog: zo’n 71 km/s\, dat is circa 253.800 km/uur. \nLinks:\nMeteorenzwerm Leoniden in november 2025
URL:https://www.a3veen.nl/event/meteorenzwerm-leoniden-in-november-2025/
CATEGORIES:Astronomie
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20251120T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20251120T210000
DTSTAMP:20260519T015216
CREATED:20251120T085338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251121T085437Z
UID:133571-1763668800-1763672400@www.a3veen.nl
SUMMARY:Babelsberger Sternennächte – Die Odyssee eines kosmischen Photons (TV webcast)
DESCRIPTION:Die Leibniz-Instituts für Astrophysik Potsdam (AIP) Babelsberger Sternennächte finden online statt\, in der Regel gibt es immer am 3. Donnerstag im Monat einen neuen Vortrag einer Wissenschaftlerin oder eines Wissenschaftlers des AIP\, der ab 20 Uhr auf dem YouTube-Kanal von Urknall\, Weltall und das Leben ausgestrahlt wird. \nDr. Daniel Sablowski ist wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter der Forschungstechnik am AIP und erzählt in seinem Vortrag „Die Odyssee eines kosmischen Photons“ was einem Photon\, also einem Lichtteilchen\, auf seinem Weg aus den Weiten des Alls bis zur Beobachtung mit einem Teleskop so alles passieren kann. Besonders spannend ist es\, das empfangene Licht mit einem Spektrographen in seine Bestandteile zu zerlegen und über ein solches Spektrum Doppelsterne\, die Rotation von Planeten oder sogar die interstellare Materie zu entdecken. \nLink:\nBabelsberger Sternennächte \nBabelsberger Sternennächte – playlist
URL:https://www.a3veen.nl/event/babelsberger-sternennachte-die-odyssee-eines-kosmischen-photons-tv-webcast-20251120/
CATEGORIES:Astronomie,Fysica,kennis
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251128
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251129
DTSTAMP:20260519T015216
CREATED:20251127T235052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251128T095324Z
UID:133985-1764288000-1764374399@www.a3veen.nl
SUMMARY:#RedPlanetDay 2025
DESCRIPTION:Red Planet Day commemorates the launch of the Mariner 4 spacecraft on November 28\, 1964 which was the first craft to ever reach Mars. \nSince the late 20th century\, Mars has been explored by uncrewed spacecraft and rovers\, with the first flyby by the Mariner 4 probe in 1965\, the first Mars orbiter by the Mars 2 probe in 1971\, and the first landing by Viking 1 in 1976. As of 2023\, there are at least 11 active probes orbiting Mars or at the Martian surface. Mars is an attractive target for human missions. Mars is the fourth planet and the furthest terrestrial planet from the Sun. The reddish color of its surface is due to finely grained iron(III) oxide dust in the soil\, giving it the nickname “the Red Planet”. Mars’s radius is second smallest among the planets in the Solar System at 3\,389.5 km (2\,106 mi). The Martian dichotomy is visible on the surface: on average\, the terrain on Mars’s northern hemisphere is flatter and lower than its southern hemisphere. Mars has a thin atmosphere made primarily of carbon dioxide\, and two irregularly shaped natural satellites\, Phobos and Deimos. Geologically\, Mars is fairly active\, with dust devils sweeping across the landscape and marsquakes (Martian analog to earthquakes) trembling underneath the ground. The surface of Mars hosts a large shield volcano (Olympus Mons) and one of the largest canyons in the Solar System (Valles Marineris). \nMars’s significant orbital eccentricity and axial tilt cause large seasonal changes to the polar ice caps‘ coverage and temperature swings between 163K / −110 °C to 308K / 35 °C on the surface. A Martian solar day (sol) is equal to 24.5 hours and a Martian solar year is equal to 1.88 Earth years. Like the other planets in the Solar System\, Mars was formed approximately 4.5 billion years ago. During the Noachian period from about 4.1 to 3.7 billion years ago\, Mars’s surface was marked by meteor impacts\, valley formation\, erosion\, and the possible presence of water oceans. The Hesperian period from 3.7 to 3.2–2 billion years ago was dominated by widespread volcanic activity and flooding that carved immense outflow channels. The Amazonian period\, which continues to the present\, was marked by the wind’s influence on geological processes. It is unknown whether life has ever existed on Mars. Mars is among the brightest objects in Earth’s sky\, and thus has been known from ancient times. Its high-contrast albedo features make it a common subject for viewing with a telescope. \nLinks:\nRed Planet Day: A Celebration of Mars and Its Mysteries \nRed Planet Day 2025: Why November 28 Marks A Landmark Moment In Mars Exploration \n(Exo)Planeet : Mars
URL:https://www.a3veen.nl/event/redplanetday-2025/
CATEGORIES:Astronomie,Mars
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251210
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251211
DTSTAMP:20260519T015216
CREATED:20251210T223500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251228T225712Z
UID:134859-1765324800-1765411199@www.a3veen.nl
SUMMARY:The Eschatian Hypothesis - publication
DESCRIPTION:The research article titled “The Eschatian Hypothesis” explains that the first detection of an astrophysical object is usually not representative of the overall type. \nInstead\, we first tend to detect things with large observational signatures\, due to our detection methods and their biases. The history of astronomy is full of examples. The history of exoplanet detection illustrates the phenomenon. The very first exoplanets were found in the early 1990s orbiting pulsars. But now we know that those were not representative. In the NASA Exoplanet Archive of more than 6\,000 exoplanets\, fewer than 10 were found around pulsars. They were detected because pulsars are like exquisitely timed cosmic lighthouses\, and orbiting exoplanets altered that exquisite timing noticeably. It had nothing to do with how plentiful these types of planets are. For decades\, science fiction writers have tried their best to prepare us for eventual contact with aliens. Their efforts are dominated by several recurrent tropes. There’s the invasion by a warlike species\, there’s the highly evolved species trying to communicate with our primitive species\, there’s the benevolent aliens come to save us from ourselves\, and there’s the mischievous anal-probers and medical experimenters. But those examples are highly unlikely to represent first contact\, according to new thinking and research. Not just because they may be totally unrealistic\, but because of what might motivate another species to contact us\, and how that alters the observational signal they use to announce their presence. \n\nLinks:\nFirst Contact With an Alien Civilization Could Be ‘Loud’. Here’s Why
URL:https://www.a3veen.nl/event/the-eschatian-hypothesis-publication/
CATEGORIES:Astronomie,Exoplaneet
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