New dimension in design

Technology image of the week: A 3D alternative to conventional circuit boards for space

Magnetic lithosphere detailed

This is the most detailed map ever of the tiny magnetic signals generated by Earth’s lithosphere.…

Alexander Gerst training in Houston

ESA astronaut Alexander Gerst will fly to the International Space Station on the Russian Soyuz MS-09…

Alexander Gerst training in Houston

ESA astronaut Alexander Gerst will fly to the International Space Station on the Russian Soyuz MS-09…

Training day

This image of Expedition 56/57 crewmembers ESA astronaut Alexander Gerst and NASA astronaut Serena Auñón-Chancellor might…

Paxi on the ISS: Sleeping in space

Our alien friend Paxi, ESA Education's mascot, went to visit American astronaut Scott Tingle on board…

3D-molded interconnect devices

An alternative to conventional circuit boards, these ‘3D-molded interconnect devices’ add electrical connectivity to the surface…

Cloudy Venus

Our sister planet Venus is a dynamic and unusual place. Strong winds swirl around the planet,…

Galaxy cluster MACS j1149.5+223

This image shows the huge galaxy cluster MACS J1149.5+223, whose light took over 5 billion years…

Cosmic cloning

This image is packed full of galaxies! A keen eye can spot exquisite ellipticals and spectacular spirals, seen at…