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European Space Agency Adopts PLATO mission
This mission, in which Instituto de Astrofísica e Ciências do Espaço (IA) is a partner, was adopted today by ESA’s Scientific Programme Committee.
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A preview of the Venus atmosphere in 3D
The first approach to a three-dimensional reconstruction of the atmospheric circulation of Venus is presented in an review paper co-authored by Pedro Machado, of Instituto de Astrofísica e Ciências do... read more ❯
Super Earth May be Best Candidate in Search for Signs of Life
The team, which includes Instituto de Astrofísica e Ciências do Espaço (IA) researcher Nuno Santos, found this rocky exoplanet in the habitable zone of a red dwarf star.
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Meridional wind on Venus was detected for the first time in both hemispheres
The first scientific evidence on Venus of a wind circulation between the equator and the poles, also named meridional wind, was gathered by an international team led by Pedro Machado,... read more ❯
