Mars sample container

This spherical container has been engineered to house the most scientifically valuable cargo imaginable – samples…

Mars sample container

This spherical container has been engineered to house the most scientifically valuable cargo imaginable – samples…

Mars showcase

From the highest volcano to the deepest canyon, from impact craters to ancient river beds and…

1993–2011 ocean currents

Weekly evolution of ocean surface currents from January 1993 to December 2011. Strong currents such as…

ESA Euronews: Mapping the Milky Way

It has spawned a host of songs from crooners to alternative rock bands. One of the…

Swarm investigating the magnetic earth

ESA’s mission to study the Earth’s magnetic field is being prepared for launch. Swarm will measure…

Swarm: ESA’s magnetic field mission (VNR)

A European mission to study the Earth’s magnetic field with unprecedented accuracy is being launched later…

Lakes and mountains of western Uganda

Lakes and mountains of western Uganda are captured in this Envisat radar image. The area pictured…

Lakes and mountains of western Uganda

Lakes and mountains of western Uganda are captured in this Envisat radar image. The area pictured…

Volare inflight event for ATV Albert Einstein

From the International Space Station, ESA astronaut Luca Parmitano paid tribute to the European Automated Transfer…