Hellespontus Montes

This view shows a portion of the western rim of the vast Hellas basin in the…

Rosetta in acoustic test chamber

ESA's Rosetta comet-chasing satellite during acoustic testing, simulating the deafening noise of a rocket launch, in…

Are we there yet?

After a 10-year journey, Rosetta and Philae are impatient to arrive at their destination! Join the…

ATV education challenge

For ATV’s final flight, ESA is releasing five educational videos based on the five visionaries that lent…

How to participate in the competition

Join the “Rosetta, are we there yet?” campaign, a photo contest to support the last leg of…

Beer cooler helps measure sea temperature

A beer cooler is playing an important role in helping to make sure that satellite measurements…

Alexander Gerst in the cupola

Alexander Gerst looks through a window in the cupola.

Farewell Lutetia

This ethereal image shows a stunning sliver of large main-belt asteroid Lutetia from the viewpoint of…

Crew life: an astronaut’s dinner

ESA astronaut Alexander Gerst, NASA colleagues Steven Swanson and Reid Wiseman enjoy a weightless meal on the…

Make a wish! Alexander’s first timelapse from space

ESA astronaut Alexander Gerst’s first timelapse from the International Space Station features the first shooting star that…