Rosetta’s rites of passage

Technology image of the week: ESA’s Rosetta comet chaser is fast nearing its target. Here it…

Rosetta in acoustic test chamber

ESA's Rosetta comet-chasing satellite during acoustic testing, simulating the deafening noise of a rocket launch, in…

How to participate in the competition

Join the “Rosetta, are we there yet?” campaign, a photo contest to support the last leg of…

Are we there yet?

After a 10-year journey, Rosetta and Philae are impatient to arrive at their destination! Join the…

ATV education challenge

For ATV’s final flight, ESA is releasing five educational videos based on the five visionaries that lent…

Beer cooler helps measure sea temperature

A beer cooler is playing an important role in helping to make sure that satellite measurements…

Alexander Gerst in the cupola

Alexander Gerst looks through a window in the cupola.

Farewell Lutetia

This ethereal image shows a stunning sliver of large main-belt asteroid Lutetia from the viewpoint of…

Make a wish! Alexander’s first timelapse from space

ESA astronaut Alexander Gerst’s first timelapse from the International Space Station features the first shooting star that…

Venus Express plunging into the atmosphere

After eight years in orbit, ESA’s Venus Express has completed routine science observations and is preparing…