Life in the Solar System

Charles Cockell, about exobiology research and the potential benefits of biomining on other celestial bodies. ESA…

Understanding Muscle Loss

Molecular medicine scientist Nathaniel J. Szewczyk talks about research with worms on the International Space Station.…

Galaxies spiralling around Leo

Shown here is a spiral galaxy known as NGC 3455, which lies some 65 million light-years…

Expedition 36/37 visit to Italy

ESA astronaut Luca Parmitano and his fellow International Space Station  Expedition 36/37 crewmates, NASA's Karen Nyberg…

Vega Flight VV03 is assembled in Kourou

The Vega upper stage is lifted into place on top of the launcher in  preparation for…

Turn your satnav ideas into business

Propose a great satnav idea and win a prize with ESA support to create your own…

Turn your satnav ideas into business

Propose a great satnav idea and win a prize with ESA support to create your own…

Sentinel-1 quick steps to launch

This time-lapse video shows Sentinel-1A being prepared for launch and its final lift off on 3…

Node 2

Node 2 is a European-built module of the International Space Station that serves as utility room,…

Alexander, Terry and Samantha at the Tsukuba Space Center

ESA astronauts Alexander Gerst (left), Samantha Cristoforetti and NASA astronaut Terry Virts (center in blue) during…