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April 2, 2026 | Issue 77

Are we alone? Exoplanets may hold the answers

Exoplanets are planets orbiting stars beyond our Sun. Discovering them may answer one of the most asked questions: Are we alone in the universe?

Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Astronomy / space, General science, Mathematics, Physics, Resources, STEAM

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April 2, 2026 | Issue 77

Harvesting light with the biggest eye on the sky

”Faster, Higher, Stronger – Together”, the Olympic motto, could also apply to telescopes with a slight modification: “Bigger, Deeper, Sharper – Together”

Ages: 11-14, 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Astronomy / space, Physics, News from the EIROs

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September 17, 2025 | Issue 74

Back to School with space-related STEM projects from ESA and ESERO 2025–2026

Explore five inspiring STEM projects from ESA and the ESERO network. Use the excitement of space to engage students and enhance your STEM teaching!

Topics: Astronomy / space, Careers in STEM, Coding, Engineering, News from the EIROs, Physics, Resources, Sustainability

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September 2, 2024 | Issue 69

Save the Date: Back to School 2024-2025 with ESA and ESERO

Discover five exciting projects from ESA and its ESERO network. Use space to motivate and enrich your lessons for out-of-this world STEM lessons!

Ages: <11, 11-14, 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Astronomy / space, Careers in STEM, Coding, Engineering, News from the EIROs, Physics, Resources, Sustainability

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June 3, 2024 | Issue 68

To Jupiter’s icy moons: Juice’s odyssey of exploration

Join ESA’s interplanetary spacecraft Juice on a voyage to the mysterious gas giant Jupiter to uncover the secrets of its intriguing icy moons.

Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Astronomy / space, Careers in STEM, Engineering, News from the EIROs, Physics

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September 1, 2023 | Issue 64

Save the date for Back to School with ESA 2023–2024

Space is a great topic for inspiring students while teaching curriculum-relevant science. Start now with ESA’s teach with space program.

Ages: <11, 11-14, 16-19, 14-16;
Topics: Astronomy / space, Earth science, Science and society, Sustainability, Resources

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September 1, 2023 | Issue 64

Galactic Archaeology: how we study our home galaxy

We can’t image our home galaxy from the outside, so how do we study it? Learn how astronomers unveil the dramatic past of the Milky Way and peer into its future.

Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Astronomy / space, Engineering, News from the EIROs, Physics

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February 1, 2023 | Issue 61

Hubble helps discover a new type of planet largely composed of water

A whole new world: you may have heard of rocky planets, gas giants and ice giants, but what about water worlds? Learn about the discovery of an entirely new planet type.

Ages: 11-14, 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Astronomy / space, News from the EIROs

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