First space weather ‘piggyback’ kit launched into space

The first ESA-funded space weather monitoring instrument was launched on 4 December 2018, hitching a ride…

Overview of an overview

Spaceflight affects not only the body but also the mind. Viewing Earth from space day in…

Overview of an overview

Spaceflight affects not only the body but also the mind. Viewing Earth from space day in…

Soyuz spacecraft launch timelapse seen from space

This is what three astronauts being launched into space looks like – seen from space. ESA…

Soyuz spacecraft launch timelapse seen from space

This is what three astronauts being launched into space looks like – seen from space. ESA…

No planet B

A message from ESA astronaut Alexander Gerst from on board the International Space Station to mark…

No planet B

A message from ESA astronaut Alexander Gerst from on board the International Space Station to mark…

Monitoring our changing planet

Satellite measurements of Earth’s changing temperature, sea levels, atmospheric gases, declining ice and forest cover, for…

Monitoring our changing planet

Satellite measurements of Earth’s changing temperature, sea levels, atmospheric gases, declining ice and forest cover, for…

An artificial Proba-2 view of the solar north pole

We’ve sent numerous missions into space to study the Sun; past and present solar explorers include…