ESA’s new mission to intercept a comet

 ‘Comet Interceptor’ has been selected as ESA’s new fast-class mission in its Cosmic Vision Programme. Comprising…

As above, so below – lunar rescue device tested underwater

With its rocky, sandy terrain and buoyant salt water, the bottom of the ocean floor has…

Grown for 3D printing

Technology image of the week: this organically-styled part for an Ariane 5 has been 3D printed…

Le Bourget 2019

Photo highlights from ESA’s exhibition at the Paris Air and Space Show 2019 at Le Bourget …

OasISS reunion

Live on Friday from 18:00 CEST: join three astronauts as they look back on their Space…

Under the Keys

Human and robotic exploration image of the week: ESA astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti and fellow NEEMO crew…

Honour the past, prepare for the future

ESA will join the world in celebrating the anniversary of the first human Moon landing this…

Desert greenery

Marking World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought, the Copernicus Sentinel-2 mission takes us over west…

Arianespace and ESA announce Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer launch contract

 The Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer, Juice, will ride into space on an Ariane launch vehicle, Arianespace…

Instant space selfies

Space Science Image of the Week: BepiColombo sends snaps from space as part of routine operations…