Why measure wind?

Learn how Earth’s wind is generated and why we need to measure it. Discover how ESA’s…

Mission control blown away by Aeolus launch

ESA’s Aeolus satellite was launched yesterday, soon to become the first-ever satellite to directly measure Earth’s…

Highlights of Aeolus launch

Lifted into orbit on a Vega rocket from Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana on 22 August…

Highlights of Aeolus launch

Lifted into orbit on a Vega rocket from Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana on 22 August…

Revisit the Aeolus launch

Watch the replay of the full Aeolus launch coverage from Europe’s Spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana,…

Revisit the Aeolus launch

Watch the replay of the full Aeolus launch coverage from Europe’s Spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana,…

Aeolus liftoff replay

ESA’s Earth Explorer Aeolus satellite lifted off on a Vega rocket from Europe’s Spaceport in Kourou,…

ESA’s wind mission lifts off

ESA’s Earth Explorer Aeolus satellite lifted off on a Vega rocket from Europe’s Spaceport in Kourou,…

Wind-mapping satellite heads for orbit

ESA’s Earth Explorer Aeolus satellite lifted off on a Vega rocket from Europe’s Spaceport in Kourou,…

Aeolus liftoff

ESA’s Earth Explorer Aeolus satellite lifted off on a Vega rocket from Europe’s Spaceport in Kourou,…