New observations of asteroid Apophis – thought to pose a slight risk of impacting Earth in…
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Week in images: 22 – 26 March 2021
Week in images: 22 – 26 March 2021 Discover our week through the lens …
Suez Canal traffic jam seen from space
Image: The enormous Ever Given container ship, wedged in Egypt’s Suez Canal, is visible in new…
Raspberry Pi-powered cybersecurity for future missions, tested on Space Station
One of the cheapest experiments ever flown in orbit has finished operating after 22 months on…
Earth from Space: Gariep Dam, South Africa
The Gariep Dam, the largest dam in South Africa, is featured in this false-colour image captured…
Gariep Dam, South Africa
The Gariep Dam, the largest dam in South Africa, is featured in this false-colour image captured…
Astronaut Selection
For the fourth time since 1978, ESA is recruiting new astronauts. With applications received from March…
A peculiar sight
This week’s Hubble/ESA Picture of the Week features NGC 7678 — a galaxy located approximately 164…
Engine of Atlantis
Image: The second European Service Module that will power the Orion spacecraft on a crewed flyby…
Space vs. materials – orbital testing outside Space Station
Space leaves its mark on materials: exposure to such a harsh environment can darken, crack or…