Interacting galaxies Arp 142 (NIRCam and MIRI image)

The distorted spiral galaxy at the centre, the Penguin, and the compact elliptical galaxy at the…

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…