Italy's D-Orbit lands 119M ESA contract to service satellites in space
The ESA's RISE mission aims to servively maintain satellites in orbit, reducing space waste, and avoiding a growing debris crisis.
Is the first European on the Moon in ESA's astronaut corps?
The ESA plans to develop Ariane 7 as a new industry-driven rocket separate from Ariane 6's committee-based design approach.
Europe's Hera Mission Launches to Visit an Asteroid Smacked by NASA
ESA's Hera mission launched to study the aftermath of NASA's DART mission, reinforcing planetary defense strategies against rogue asteroids.
Europe's space agency will destroy a brand-new satellite in 2027 just to see what happens
ESA's DRACO mission will study satellite reentry to help prevent space debris, aiming for significant insights by 2027.
Look! ESA and JAXA Captured the Dramatic Craters On Mercury's Surface In Unprecedented Detail
BepiColombo's recent flyby of Mercury provides crucial data, enhancing understanding of the inner solar system's evolution before its main mission begins in 2026.
John McFall, the Astronaut Flag Bearer at the Paris Paralympics, Is Ready to Fly
People with lower limb disabilities can participate in long-duration space missions without significant challenges, paving the way for greater inclusivity in space exploration.
Italy's D-Orbit lands 119M ESA contract to service satellites in space
The ESA's RISE mission aims to servively maintain satellites in orbit, reducing space waste, and avoiding a growing debris crisis.
Is the first European on the Moon in ESA's astronaut corps?
The ESA plans to develop Ariane 7 as a new industry-driven rocket separate from Ariane 6's committee-based design approach.
Europe's Hera Mission Launches to Visit an Asteroid Smacked by NASA
ESA's Hera mission launched to study the aftermath of NASA's DART mission, reinforcing planetary defense strategies against rogue asteroids.
Europe's space agency will destroy a brand-new satellite in 2027 just to see what happens
ESA's DRACO mission will study satellite reentry to help prevent space debris, aiming for significant insights by 2027.
Look! ESA and JAXA Captured the Dramatic Craters On Mercury's Surface In Unprecedented Detail
BepiColombo's recent flyby of Mercury provides crucial data, enhancing understanding of the inner solar system's evolution before its main mission begins in 2026.
John McFall, the Astronaut Flag Bearer at the Paris Paralympics, Is Ready to Fly
People with lower limb disabilities can participate in long-duration space missions without significant challenges, paving the way for greater inclusivity in space exploration.
A European spacecraft launches to perform a crash scene investigation on an asteroid
Hera's mission will provide crucial data on asteroids in efforts to protect Earth from potential threats.
NASA and ESA ink deal to send Rosalind Franklin to Mars
NASA and ESA signed an agreement for the delayed ExoMars Rosalind Franklin rover mission to Mars.
Moment 'planet-killing' asteroids skim past Earth is captured by NASA
NASA tracked and imaged 'planet-killing' asteroids 2024 MK and 2011 UL21 using the Goldstone Solar System Radar.
Asteroid 2024 MK, identified 13 days before its closest approach, passed within 184,000 miles of Earth, prompting calls for improved detection capabilities.
A European spacecraft launches to perform a crash scene investigation on an asteroid
Hera's mission will provide crucial data on asteroids in efforts to protect Earth from potential threats.
NASA and ESA ink deal to send Rosalind Franklin to Mars
NASA and ESA signed an agreement for the delayed ExoMars Rosalind Franklin rover mission to Mars.
Moment 'planet-killing' asteroids skim past Earth is captured by NASA
NASA tracked and imaged 'planet-killing' asteroids 2024 MK and 2011 UL21 using the Goldstone Solar System Radar.
Asteroid 2024 MK, identified 13 days before its closest approach, passed within 184,000 miles of Earth, prompting calls for improved detection capabilities.
See Burning Man from SPACE in incredible satellite image
Burning Man festival's temporary settlement in the Black Rock desert is captured beautifully by ESA's satellite imagery, showcasing its unique layout and scale.
Rejoice! Spacecraft Confirms That Earth Is a Habitable Planet
The ESA's JUICE probe confirms Earth is habitable during a recent flyby, validating instruments for future extraterrestrial life exploration.
Expensive Space Telescope Damaged by Small Space Rock
A $800 million space telescope, Gaia, was damaged by tiny space debris, impacting sensors and protective cover. Challenges persist despite efforts to mitigate failures.
Dead rhino-sized European satellite CRASHES back to Earth
Satellite's uncertain reentry and lack of confirmation until afternoon
Out-of-control satellite the size of a rhino will crash to Earth TODAY
The annual risk of a human being injured by space debris is extremely low, at 1 in 100 billion.
ESA's ERS-2 satellite, launched in 1995, is expected to reenter Earth's atmosphere over the Pacific Ocean without posing any danger.
Watch out, a dead satellite is falling back to Earth
Space junk from ERS-2 satellite reentering Earth's atmosphere, with small chance of impact on ground
Satellite debris expected to burn up in atmosphere with only small fragments reaching Earth
Expensive Space Telescope Damaged by Small Space Rock
A $800 million space telescope, Gaia, was damaged by tiny space debris, impacting sensors and protective cover. Challenges persist despite efforts to mitigate failures.
Dead rhino-sized European satellite CRASHES back to Earth
Vega-C to launch Europe and China's first joint space mission
Smile mission, a joint project between ESA and the Chinese Academy of Sciences, to explore solar wind and northern lights from a unique vantage point.
Astronaut Tim Peake Hopes To Join All-British Crew In International Space Station Mission
Astronaut Tim Peake hinted at a potential return to space as part of an all-UK mission to the ISS for science and education outreach.
First Space-Based Gravitational Wave Detector Gets Go-Ahead
The European Space Agency has approved the construction of the Laser Interferometer Space Antenna (LISA), the first space experiment to measure gravitational waves.
LISA will be able to observe gravitational waves of lower frequency than those detected on Earth, allowing it to spot phenomena such as black holes orbiting each other.
Scientists Discover Enough Mars Ice to Cover Planet in Water
Massive deposit on Mars may hold enough water ice to cover the entire planet in an ocean if melted
Geographical features and electrical properties suggest the deposit is made of water ice
Daily Telescope: An amazing, colorful view of the Universe
Hubble and the James Webb Space Telescope have produced a comprehensive image of the universe.
The image combines visible and infrared light to reveal the vivid landscape of galaxies.
The different colors of the galaxies provide information about their distances and star formation.
The ESA's Swarm Satellites Recorded "Something Peculiar" In The Northern Sky
A mysterious light in the sky named Steve now has a twin sibling discovered by the European Space Agency's Swarm satellites.
Pi in spaaaaace... for a bit longer than planned
A Raspberry Pi camera is orbiting Earth on ESA's YPSat due to issues with re-entry, highlighting its flexibility and use in various space projects.