Typhoon-hit Amami island in Japan – Image

Credits: NASA

Timothy Peake during EVA training – Image

Credits: ESA - H. Rueb, 2010

Samantha Cristoforetti during EVA training – Image

Credits: ESA - H. Rueb, 2010

Proba-V keeps its cool in space simulation

Proba-V is taking shape. A test model of ESA’s small satellite has proved it can keep…

Vega launch complex – Image

Credits: ESA - S. Corvaja, 2010

P80 stage transfer onto the launch pad – Image

Credits: ESA/CNES/ARIANESPACE - Optique Video CSG, 2010

P80 arrives at Vega Launch Zone – Image

Credits: ESA/CNES/ARIANESPACE - Optique Video CSG, 2010

P80 first stage transfer from the Booster Integration Building to the Vega Launch Zone – Image

Credits: ESA/CNES/ARIANESPACE - Optique Video CSG, 2010

ESA Astronaut Class 2009

The new ESA astronauts have now completed the first phase of astronaut education called: Basic Training.…

Phoenicis Lacus on Mars – Image

Credits: ESA/DLR/FU Berlin (G. Neukum)