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  • Keeping it fluid(ics) | Cosmic Kiss 360°

    Keeping it fluid(ics) | Cosmic Kiss 360°

    Europe’s Columbus laboratory is a hive of activity in this 360° timelapse as ESA astronaut Matthias Maurer works on an experiment called Fluidics and his @NASA colleague Raja Chari carries out activity in the Veggie plant habitat.

    Developed by French space agency @CNES and co-funded by @Airbus, the Fluidics experiment investigates how liquids behave in space. It was first run by ESA astronaut Thomas Pesquet in 2017 during his Proxima mission.

    Made up of six small, transparent spheres housed in the black centrifuge seen here, the experiment studies two phenomena. The first is ‘sloshing’ or how liquids move in enclosed spaces. The second is wave turbulence.

    Understanding the underlying physics of how liquids move in space will help improve the fuel economy of spacecraft and our knowledge of Earth’s oceans. By observing how surface forces behave in reduced gravity and singling out interactions, scientists aim to improve climate models for forecasting sea states and better understand wave formation on Earth.

    Fluidics is just one of many European and international science experiments Matthias is supporting throughout his six-month Cosmic Kiss mission.

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  • Keeping an eye on ocean plastic pollution…from space!

    Keeping an eye on ocean plastic pollution…from space!

    Meet bag, bottle and straw, three bits of plastic left on the beach.
    They are only small, but they are heading into the ocean, where they could cause big damage. ESA is exploring how satellites can help detect and reduce plastic pollution in the ocean. From spotting build-ups of marine litter to tracking ocean currents, satellites could be game-changing in tackling this enormous environmental problem.

    Though engaging for children and adults alike, this video is designed with primary
    school students in mind. In particular, teachers can use it to introduce the topic of marine litter in subjects such as geography and science.

    Dutch version available here: https://youtu.be/ScSCXaSnjhE

    Credits: ESA – Science Office
    Project coordination: Nicole Shearer (EJR-Quartz for ESA) and Mariana Barrosa (Science Office) Scientific advice: Peter de Maagt and Paolo Corradi (both ESA), Joana
    Mira Veiga (Deltares)
    Educational advice: Petra de Clippelaar (BSO ‘t Vogelnest) and Connor Mackelvey (Iroquois Elementary School)
    Design and animation: David Santos and Rui Braz (both Science Office)

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  • Keeping an eye on Hurricane Dorian from Space on This Week @NASA – September 6, 2019

    Keeping an eye on Hurricane Dorian from Space on This Week @NASA – September 6, 2019

    Keeping an eye on Hurricane Dorian, the next crew headed to the International Space Station, and a better understanding of Sun-driven space weather … a few of the stories to tell you about – This Week at NASA!

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