This remarkable spiral galaxy, known as NGC 4651, may look serene and peaceful as it swirls in…
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Earth from Space: Finistère
Video: 00:00:00 In this week’s edition of the Earth from Space programme, the Copernicus Sentinel-2 mission takes us…
Finistère, France
Image: The Copernicus Sentinel-2 mission takes us over Finistère – a French department in the west…
Professor Reimar Lüst (1923-2020)
Professor Reimar Lüst, one of Europe’s great space pioneers, passed away on 31 March 2020 aged…
COVID-19: how can satellites help?
The coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic has virtually paralysed daily life as we know it. Even when the…
Luca Parmitano blows out his virtual candle on the Astro Pi
In Mission Beyond, we sent warm wishes to Luca Parmitano on his birthday onboard the ISS…
Disinfection for planetary protection
Image: Disinfection for planetary protection Click here for original story, Disinfection for planetary protection …
Sterilisation for planetary protection
Image: Sterilisation for planetary protection Click here for original story, Sterilisation for planetary protection …
Space missions return to science
After a brief shutdown of science instruments and a period in ‘safe standby’, ESA’s planetary missions…
Satellites map the global flow of oil
Demand for oil has collapsed due to the coronavirus pandemic just as supply is about to…