ATV-4 undocks from the ISS

ATV Albert Einstein backs away from the International Space Station shortly after undocking at 09:55 CET…

Three in a row

All three Swarm satellites in vertical positions, ready to join the launch adapter. The constellation is…

A tribute to Albert Einstein

From left: astronauts Sergey Ryazansky, Oleg Kotov, Luca Parmitano, Karen Nyberg, Fyodor Yurchikhin and Mike Hopkins…

First Swarm satellite vertical

The first Swarm satellite in a vertical position ready to join the launch adapter. The constellation…

Mars sample container

This spherical container has been engineered to house the most scientifically valuable cargo imaginable – samples…

Mars sample container

This spherical container has been engineered to house the most scientifically valuable cargo imaginable – samples…

Mars showcase

From the highest volcano to the deepest canyon, from impact craters to ancient river beds and…

1993–2011 ocean currents

Weekly evolution of ocean surface currents from January 1993 to December 2011. Strong currents such as…

ESA Euronews: Mapping the Milky Way

It has spawned a host of songs from crooners to alternative rock bands. One of the…

Swarm investigating the magnetic earth

ESA’s mission to study the Earth’s magnetic field is being prepared for launch. Swarm will measure…