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Purple swirls on the Red Planet

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Anak Krakatau eruption by Sentinel-3

08/09/2026 14480 views 105 likes
Copernicus Sentinel-3 captured a plume from the eruption of Anak Krakatau on Saturday, 5 September.
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Anak Krakatau eruption by Sentinel-3

08/09/2026 14480 views 105 likes
Copernicus Sentinel-3 captured a plume from the eruption of Anak Krakatau on Saturday, 5 September.
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Roman lifts off on a mission to survey the infrared sky

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Danube’s waters fall to record lows

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