ESA’s gamma-ray observatory Integral is making excellent progress, mapping the Galaxy at key gamma-ray wavelengths. Read…
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Iceberg’s end caught by Envisat
ESA’s Envisat satellite was witness to the dramatic last days of what was once the world’s…
Telemedicine and e-learning
Looking to bridge the digital divide, the French Senate hopes to replicate winning applications. Two telecommunications…
The affordable Cosmic Vision
At its 105th meeting, ESA’s Science Programme Committee (SPC) has made important decisions concerning the Cosmic…
Are you ready for Mars?
ESA’s Mars Express probe is scheduled to arrive at Mars at Christmas: the Beagle 2 lander…
The biggest solar X-ray flare ever is classified as X28
It has been announced that the massive solar X-ray flare which occurred on 4 November was,…
Next ISS flight named DELTA
The Dutch Ministers of Economical Affairs and of Education, Culture and Science have announced the mission…
Searching for planets with life
This animation shows how ESA plans to search for Earth-like planets in other solar systems, with…
ESA signs up for two Foton flights
A procurement order for two unmanned Foton capsule flights was recently (21 October) signed at the…
Satellites to help safeguard gorilla habitats
A project to employ Earth Observation products to help protect endangered mountain gorillas has moved forward…