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Project Scientist, ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter, European Space Agency. Visiting Scientist, Oxford University. Mars & Venus atmospheric science.

Joined February 2011
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To increase the scientific return from our science missions, we're looking for scientists interested in research based on publicly available data in the ESA Space Science Archives. Check out our Archival Research Visitor Programme 👉 cosmos.esa.int/web/esdc/visi…
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Did you know that Mars has clouds too? ☁️ And now you can explore them from home, with a new browsable collection of 20 years of cloud and storm images from our #MarsExpress. More from @europlanetmedia 👉europlanet-society.org/cloud…
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Fascinating discovery of possible lava flows on Venus from legacy Magellan data - augurs well for our upcoming @esa @esascience #EnVision mission to Venus that will map from upper atmosphere to planet core, with contributions from our @NASA friends. esa.int/Science_Exploration/…
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"Venus: Evolution Through Time" – #SpaceSciRev Topical Collection completed: link.springer.com/journal/11… #OpenAccess Start by reading the editors' introduction at doi.org/10.1007/s11214-024-0… @PlanetaryColin @SueSmrekar @WidemannThomas
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🚀 🚀 🚀 The brightest minds in the UK’s space industry will descend on @SpaceParkLeic for the British Planetary Science Conference 2024 @BPSC2024Leic from 19-21 June. For more info, to register or submit an abstract ahead of the 3 May deadline, visit: bpsc2024.le.ac.uk/registrati…
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Ever wanted to dive deep into the #EnVisionMission and all its details? Then have a look at the EnVision Study Definition Report, also known as the Redbook. bit.ly/EnVisionRedBook This 175-page comprehensive document has just been published with the EnVision adoption by @esa.
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🚨📢 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲 𝐧𝐨𝐰! Our 2024 graduate trainee positions are now open for applications. Opportunities are available in engineering, science, IT and business services. Ready to launch your career? Look far, go farther 👉esa.int/About_Us/Careers_at_… #ESArecruits
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It’s official, I have been adopted! Time to celebrate!
📢 @ESA adopts two ambitious space science missions: Venus voyager #EnVision and gravitational wave surfer #LISA. “These trailblazing missions will take us to the next level in two extraordinarily exciting areas of space science and keep European researchers at the forefront of these domains,” says ESA Director of Science @CGMundell The ‘adoption’ step recognises that the missions' concept and technology are sufficiently advanced, and gives the go-ahead to build the instruments and spacecraft. Both spacecraft are planned to launch with an #Ariane6
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"We're dreaming of a red (?) #Christmas..." 🎶 This #MarsExpress image provides a perspective view of a festive silhouette – an angel near the martian south pole. ➡️ esa.int/ESA_Multimedia/Image…
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The wonderful @esa #MarsExpress that celebrates 20 years in orbit around Mars tomorrow, 25 Dec!
"We're dreaming of a red (?) #Christmas..." 🎶 This #MarsExpress image provides a perspective view of a festive silhouette – an angel near the martian south pole. ➡️ esa.int/ESA_Multimedia/Image…
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#MerryChrismas from #Mars! #OTD 20 years ago, 25 December 2003, ESA's Mars Express entered orbit around the ‘Red Planet’, the first European spacecraft to do so, after a journey lasting 205 days and covering 400 million km. 🔗esa.int/Science_Exploration/…
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Spacecraft fall silent as Mars disappears behind the Sun... 🌍📡❔ ---- ☀️ ---- 🛰️❕ 🔴 🛰️❕ esa.int/Enabling_Support/Ope… #MarsConjunction
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A green glow in the martian night. This is how the sky might look like to an astronaut exploring the polar regions of #Mars. 👨🏽‍🚀🌌 For the first time, a visible nightglow has been detected in the martian atmosphere by the @ESA_TGO mission. esa.int/Science_Exploration/…
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Tonight, our beloved #MarsExpress makes its 2⃣5⃣,0⃣0⃣0⃣th orbit of the Red Planet! 🔴🛰️ But what distance has it covered? Make a guess, or attempt a calculation! Answer revealed tomorrow. At 00:55:07 CEST, #MarsExpress25000🥳
16%10 x distance of 🌏 to 🌙
58%10 x distance of 🌏 to 🌞
26%10 x distance 🌞 to Pluto
556 votes • Final results
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#JobAlert You have until 18 October to apply for the #ArchiveScientist position we have available. 📍 ESAC, #Spain 🎯 #Mars missions ℹ️ Conditions 👉 jobs.esa.int/job/Villanueva-… #ESArecruits
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📢 Join our #ESAResearchFellowships in Space Science to explore our Universe. Work with scientists & engineers at the forefront of space science, and experience first-hand how we work with communities across our Member States to maximise the scientific return from our missions. 1/2 #ESArecruits
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🤔 Are you considering applying for the #ESAResearchFellowships? 👀 We have some FAQ to help you out! Check the hashtag above for even more. ❓ How much experience is needed? 🗨️ Our research environment is best suited for candidates with up to five years of experience after their PhD, but see next question. ❓I don't have a PhD yet, can I still apply? 🗨️ Yes, but you do need to have obtained your PhD before starting the Fellowship. ❓ Does my research plan need to be associated with an ESA mission? 🗨️ It's advisable to build links with one or more of our science missions, which also helps you to foster collaborations with our active scientists. ❓ Should I contact ESA scientists before applying? 🗨️ It's highly recommended to contact one or more of our scientists who work in your area. ❓ When can I start? 🗨️ In general we expect research fellows to start in September/October, but we can adapt to your needs within a timeframe of few months. Ready to apply? Check the links below 👇 #ESArecruits
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Colin Wilson retweeted
📢 The #ESAResearchFellowships in Space Science are now open for applications! Join us for groundbreaking research in: ☀️ Heliophysics 🌍 Planetary Science 🌌 Astrophysics ⚛️ Fundamental Physics Learn more 👉 jobs.esa.int/job/Villanueva-…
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