This esthetic close-up of cosmic clouds and stellar winds features LL Orionis, interacting with the Orion…
Vega first stage ready
The first stage of the second Vega is on its launch pad at the European Spaceport…
Vega VV02 P80 after nozzle integration
Following nozzle integration, the P80 is rotated into its flight position.
Attaching the nozzle
Shipped empty from Avio’s Colleferro premises in Italy, the P80 was loaded with 88 tonnes of…
Loaded motor for P80 first stage
The loaded P80 first-stage motor arrives at Europropulsion’s facility at Europe’s Spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana.
Scandinavian snows
In this image from the Envisat satellite, clouds cover the North Sea and sweep down to…
North Carolina Students To Talk Live With NASA Space Station Astronaut
Students and teachers from the Triangle area of North Carolina will speak with NASA Expedition 34…
NASA Remembers at Arlington
Apollo 11 astronaut Buzz Aldrin salutes as NASA Administrator Charles Bolden looks on during a wreath…
Ariane 5 arrives in French Guiana for Arianespace’s fourth launch of an Automated Transfer Vehicle
The Ariane 5 for Arianespace's upcoming flight with an Automated Transfer Vehicle (ATV) resupply spacecraft has…