This view shows a portion of the western rim of the vast Hellas basin in the…
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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…
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…
How to participate in the competition
Join the “Rosetta, are we there yet?” campaign, a photo contest to support the last leg of…
Beer cooler helps measure sea temperature
A beer cooler is playing an important role in helping to make sure that satellite measurements…
Farewell Lutetia
This ethereal image shows a stunning sliver of large main-belt asteroid Lutetia from the viewpoint of…
Venus Express plunging into the atmosphere
After eight years in orbit, ESA’s Venus Express has completed routine science observations and is preparing…