This Adélie Penguin is not from outer space but its nearest equivalent on Earth: Antarctica. The…
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New view of stellar winds
Artist’s impression comparing a smooth stellar wind (left) with a highly fragmented stellar wind (right) of…
Land subsidence
Venice has been subject to floodings for hundreds of years and the problem is increasing due…
ESO 121-6 seen by Hubble
This thin, glittering streak of stars is the spiral galaxy ESO 121-6, which lies in the…
Mapping Mars
The latest Mars image mosaic as seen through the lens of the High Resolution Stereo Camera…
Vega first stage ready
The first stage of the second Vega is on its launch pad at the European Spaceport…
Vega VV02 P80 after nozzle integration
Following nozzle integration, the P80 is rotated into its flight position.
Attaching the nozzle
Shipped empty from Avio’s Colleferro premises in Italy, the P80 was loaded with 88 tonnes of…
Loaded motor for P80 first stage
The loaded P80 first-stage motor arrives at Europropulsion’s facility at Europe’s Spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana.