The Gariep Dam, the largest dam in South Africa, is featured in this false-colour image captured…
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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…
Water mission takes on space weather
For well over a decade, ESA’s SMOS satellite has been delivering a wealth of data to…
ESA boost for UK space transportation initiatives
As part of its Boost! programme, ESA has signed two new contracts which support UK-based Orbex…
SMOS detects space weather
Video: 00:02:20 The SMOS satellite carries a novel interferometric radiometer that operates at a frequency of…
Satellites map record floods in Australia
Image: Stretches of land across New South Wales, Australia, have been hit with torrential rain leading…