Symposium ISSTT: Developing technology beyond the stars
For the first time in 36 years, the International Symposium on Space Terahertz Technology (ISSTT) came to the Southern Hemisphere, and ALMA was at the center of the discussion. The event brought together scientists, engineers, and industry representatives from around the world to advance key technologies for the study...
Antennas, Virtual Reality, and the Cosmos: ALMA Captivates at Puerto de Ideas
From April 23 to 26, ALMA participated in the Puerto de Ideas Antofagasta festival, one of the country’s most significant science outreach events, which this year drew more than 22,000 attendees. With a focus on interactive experiences, the ALMA booth became a particularly attractive gathering spot...
Collaborating between organizations is now easier with B2B integration in Microsoft 365
With the implementation of Business-to-Business (B2B) integration in Microsoft 365, JAO, NRAO, and ESO are taking a concrete step toward smoother collaboration between organizations. The idea is simple: work together using your own accounts, without losing control over internal information. What changes in your day-to-day work?...
Health, Safety, Security & Environment: Safety Built by Everyone
Operating in one of the world’s most challenging environments leaves no room for improvisation. At ALMA, foresight is not just a best practice—it is the foundation for working safely and reliably. Safety is not an isolated standard, but a shared responsibility that is present in every...
ESO-ALMA Open House 2026: Science Meets the Community
Rain didn’t stop us. Hundreds of visitors flooded the ESO-ALMA facilities on Chilean Astronomy Day 2026, turning what could have been a quiet Friday into one of our most vibrant outreach events of the year. From the moment doors opened, attendees dove into a packed program...
IT: the invisible network that supports ALMA
Behind every observation, every byte of data traveling from the Chajnantor plateau, there is a team making sure the technology just works. That’s ALMA's IT department. The team keeps networks, servers, data centers, computers, and connectivity running around the clock – and ensures that the digital...
13 Years of ALMA: Exploring the Secrets of the Universe
High in the Atacama Desert, where the air is thin and the skies are impossibly clear, something remarkable has been happening for 13 years. ALMA has been listening – patiently, precisely – to the universe’s oldest stories: the birth of stars, the formation of planets, the...






