3D printing, close up

Technology image of the week: Microscopic scan of 3D-printed titanium alloy created by laser melting

Update from Kourou the day before launch day

ESA's Gaia mission is set for lift off from Kourou to produce an unprecedented 3D map…

Highlights 2013

2013 has been a year of firsts, farewells and astonishing findings. It began with ESA astronaut…

Preview 2014

2014 has all the elements to become an interesting year for Europe in space... Exciting launches,…

Hoisting of upper composite

Soyuz VS06 upper composite, Gaia space observatory, was transferred to the pad and installed inside the…

Soyuz VS06 transfer to launch zone

Soyuz VS06 was transferred to the launch zone on 14 December 2013 The vehicle was rolled…

Soyuz VS06 transfer to launch zone

Soyuz VS06 was transferred to the launch zone on 14 December 2013 The vehicle was rolled…

Soyuz VS06 transfer to launch zone

Soyuz VS06 was transferred to the launch zone on 14 December 2013 The vehicle was rolled…

Hoisting of upper composite

Soyuz VS06 upper composite, Gaia space observatory, was transferred to the pad and installed inside the…

Flinders Ranges, South Australia

This image from Japan’s ALOS satellite shows part of the Flinders Ranges in South Australia, about…