No blue sky

Technology image of the week: What ESA’s test rover would look like if it were really…

SAFER’s Bridget rover as if on Mars

This ‘Bridget’ prototype Mars rover supplied by Astrium Stevenage in the UK was used for last…

ATV-5 explained by mission manager Massimo Cislaghi

ATV George LeMaître, ESA's fifth and last Automated Transfer Vehicle will leave for the International Space…

ESA astronaut Luca Parmitano talks to finalists of the Volare Space Robotics Challenge

From 400 km above the surface of Earth, ESA astronaut Luca Parmitano talked with high-school students…

Electra signing

On 15 October 2013, ESA and SES signed a contract for Phase-B1 of the Electra project. Electra…

SAFER rover

The Bridget rover, supplied by Astrium Stevenage in the UK, was used in the five-day SAFER…

Amaze

3D printing builds a solid object from a series of layers, each one printed on top…

ESA rover completes exploring Mars-like desert

Braving high winds, dust devils and unpredictable terrain, ESA’s test rover has completed its exploration across…

Remote control team’s view of SAFER rover

This animation is the view enjoyed by the Remote Control Centre of the rover being tested…

Remote control team’s view of SAFER rover

This animation is the view enjoyed by the Remote Control Centre of the rover being tested…