The distorted spiral galaxy at the centre, the Penguin, and the compact elliptical galaxy at the…
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Ariane 6: Thank you Space Team Europe
The first launch of Ariane 6 is a collective success for all of Europe. First flights…
The difference between distance and dust
Measuring the distance to truly remote objects like galaxies, quasars and galaxy clusters is a crucial task in astrophysics,…
Earth from Space: Hainan Strait
The Copernicus Sentinel-2 mission takes us over the Hainan Strait in southern China. Zoom in to…
ESA – Draco dwarf galaxy
This three-paneled image shows different perspectives of the Draco dwarf spheroidal galaxy. A team of astronomers…
YPSat looks back to Earth from atop Ariane 6
An image of Earth acquired by the ESA Young Professionals Satellite payload, YPSat, attached to the…
YPSat sees Ariane 6 fairing separation
Video returned from the ESA Young Professionals Satellite payload, YPSat, attached to the upper stage of…
ESA – Mpemba effect at Concordia
Every year, ESA sponsors a medical doctor to spend a year, or “winterover” in Concordia station.…
ESA – Hera in the doghouse
Like a pet being put in its kennel, ESA’s Hera asteroid mission for planetary defence was placed…
ESA – Ariane 6 VA262
Launch of Ariane 6 VA262 on 9 July 2024 from Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana. This is…