ASIRAS sees ice for the first time

Making sure that the measurements made by satellites are as accurate as possible has always been…

Space technology hits the slopes

Using technology from Europe’s space program ski maker Rossignol hopes to beat the world speed skiing…

Cassini-Huygens view of Saturn

As the NASA/ESA Cassini-Huygens spacecraft closes in on Saturn, its view is growing sharper and now…

SOHO sees its 750th comet

On 22 March 2004, the ESA/NASA SOHO solar observatory spacecraft discovered its 750th comet since its…

Tectonic region on Mars

These Mars Express images show Claritas Fossae, an ancient tectonic region on Mars, west of Solis…

Ocean Weather Report from Titan!

ESA could be releasing its own marine weather report next January – but not for any…

Solar Powered Global Flight Bid

ESA’s Technology Transfer Program is to supply state-of-the-art technologies to assist adventurer Bertrand Piccard’s flight around…

International Conference on Saturns moon Titan

In the week that sees the 375th anniversary of the birth of the Dutch astronomer Christiaan…

Mars Express confirms methane

During recent observations from the ESA Mars Express spacecraft in orbit around Mars, methane was detected…

Landing on powder or ice?

Rosetta’s lander Philae will do something never before attempted: land on a comet. But how will…