Encapsulation begins

Sentinel-2B satellite being encapsulated within the half-shells of the Vega rocket fairing, at Europe's spaceport in Kourou,…

Belgium by Proba-V

Launched on 7 May 2013, Proba-V is a miniaturised ESA satellite tasked with a full-scale mission:…

Shutting down Solar – Space Station Sun monitor

ESA astronaut Thomas Pesquet’s message from the International Space Station for the day ESA’s Sun monitor…

Shutting down Solar – Space Station Sun monitor

ESA astronaut Thomas Pesquet’s message from the International Space Station for the day ESA’s Sun monitor…

Asteroid Day 2017

Watch today's press conference announcing Asteroid Day for 30 June – including words from Franco Ongaro,…

Asteroid Day 2017

Rewatch Tuesday's press conference announcing Asteroid Day for 30 June – including words from Franco Ongaro,…

Applying fairing logo

Applying the Sentinel-2B sticker to the Vega rocket fairing at Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana.

Applying fairing logo

Applying the Sentinel-2B sticker to the Vega rocket fairing at Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana.

Double Space Station science – Skinsuit + Electromagnetic Levitator

ESA astronaut working on the International Space Station’s electromagnetic levitator in the European Columbus laboratory while…

Double Space Station science – Skinsuit + Electromagnetic Levitator

ESA astronaut working on the International Space Station’s electromagnetic levitator in the European Columbus laboratory while…