Two European satellites launch on mission to blot out the Sun-for science
The Proba-3 mission aims to test advanced formation flying technologies and observe the Sun's corona from an unprecedented altitude.
Jupiter mission will attempt first-ever fly-by that harnesses Earth and Moon's gravity
The JUICE spacecraft's fly-by of the Moon and Earth aims to conserve fuel for its journey to Jupiter.
Spacecraft to Scream Past Earth in a "Double World First" Slingshot Flyby
JUICE will be the first spacecraft to perform a double gravitational assist maneuver while flying past Earth and the Moon, enhancing its journey to Jupiter.
Artificial solar eclipse: Why are satellites trying to block the sun?
Proba-3 will create an artificial solar eclipse to study the sun's corona using precise formation flying technology.
India with ESA satellites launches artificial eclipse quest DW 12/05/2024
India successfully launched two European satellites to create artificial solar eclipses for studying the Sun's atmosphere.
ESA's Juice survives close encounter with Earth and Moon
The Juice spacecraft successfully executed gravitational assists from the Moon and Earth en route to Jupiter, optimizing fuel efficiency and collecting valuable data.
Two European satellites launch on mission to blot out the Sun-for science
The Proba-3 mission aims to test advanced formation flying technologies and observe the Sun's corona from an unprecedented altitude.
Jupiter mission will attempt first-ever fly-by that harnesses Earth and Moon's gravity
The JUICE spacecraft's fly-by of the Moon and Earth aims to conserve fuel for its journey to Jupiter.
Spacecraft to Scream Past Earth in a "Double World First" Slingshot Flyby
JUICE will be the first spacecraft to perform a double gravitational assist maneuver while flying past Earth and the Moon, enhancing its journey to Jupiter.
Artificial solar eclipse: Why are satellites trying to block the sun?
Proba-3 will create an artificial solar eclipse to study the sun's corona using precise formation flying technology.
India with ESA satellites launches artificial eclipse quest DW 12/05/2024
India successfully launched two European satellites to create artificial solar eclipses for studying the Sun's atmosphere.
ESA's Juice survives close encounter with Earth and Moon
The Juice spacecraft successfully executed gravitational assists from the Moon and Earth en route to Jupiter, optimizing fuel efficiency and collecting valuable data.
New 'Moon on Earth' can launch 'European renaissance' in space
LUNA facility in Cologne is pivotal for Europe's lunar technology R&D, illustrating a path to rejuvenate European space exploration.
European Space Agency ready to assemble first Ariane 6
The European Space Agency is preparing to launch the first Ariane 6 rocket, focusing on efficiency and increased launch frequency compared to the previous Ariane 5.
New 'Moon on Earth' can launch 'European renaissance' in space
LUNA facility in Cologne is pivotal for Europe's lunar technology R&D, illustrating a path to rejuvenate European space exploration.
European Space Agency ready to assemble first Ariane 6
The European Space Agency is preparing to launch the first Ariane 6 rocket, focusing on efficiency and increased launch frequency compared to the previous Ariane 5.
New Images of Mercury Show Speckled Surface in Sharp Detail
BepiColombo's recent flyby provided unprecedented images of Mercury, enhancing scientific understanding of the planet's surface.
ESA spending 17M on spacecraft to watch it go up in flames
ESA's DRACO mission aims to understand spacecraft re-entry destruction processes through a contracted spacecraft that intentionally burns up upon re-entry.
New Images of Mercury Show Speckled Surface in Sharp Detail
BepiColombo's recent flyby provided unprecedented images of Mercury, enhancing scientific understanding of the planet's surface.
ESA spending 17M on spacecraft to watch it go up in flames
ESA's DRACO mission aims to understand spacecraft re-entry destruction processes through a contracted spacecraft that intentionally burns up upon re-entry.
Europe's space ambitions on the right trajectory, ESA Director General says
Europe aims to regain its competitive edge in space with new launchers and successful missions in 2024.
Cluster II spacecraft reenters and burns up
The ESA celebrated the end of the Cluster II mission with a symbolic farewell to the spacecraft, commemorating a 24-year exploration of the Earth's magnetosphere.
Look! The ESA's JUICE Spacecraft Just Performed A Daring Slingshot Around Earth
JUICE uses gravity assists for efficient navigation to Jupiter, demonstrating the importance of utilizing planetary gravity in spacecraft trajectory adjustments.
Europe's JUICE Jupiter Probe Zooms past the Moon in Historic Flyby
JUICE probe successfully utilized a lunar gravity assist to aid its mission toward Jupiter, marking a significant milestone in space exploration.
It's going to be hair-raising': high-risk slingshot move will send robot craft to Jupiter
European Space Agency launching Juice to explore Jupiter's moons for potential signs of life.
These 352 Asteroids Likely Have Cute Little Moonlets
The Gaia spacecraft identified 352 asteroid systems with their own orbiting moons, known as binary asteroids, using precise motion data.
Spacecraft Takes Close Up Video of the Sun, Revealing Otherworldly Hellscape
The European Space Agency released a captivating video of the Sun's surface taken by the Solar Orbiter, showcasing features like coronal rain and spicules in incredible detail.
ESA's Gaia mission discovers the biggest stellar black hole in our galaxy yet
Scientists have discovered a stellar black hole 33 times the size of our sun in the Milky Way, the largest of its kind seen in our galaxy so far.
Euclid space telescope's 'eye' is clear
The de-icing process for Euclid's optics exceeded expectations by significantly improving light reception from distant galaxies.
The de-icing was achieved by heating each mirror in turn, resulting in a 15% increase in received light, pinpointing the location of the ice formation.
Look! Mars Express Orbiter Took Photos Of Mars That Look Straight From Dune
Mars Express spacecraft captures images of rejuvenated ice-rich region near Mars's north pole.
The smooth region with sand dunes on Mars suggests ongoing natural processes rejuvenate the surface.
Why is Venus so inhospitable? ESA launches new mission to find out
The European Space Agency has launched a new mission, EnVision, to study Venus in unprecedented detail.
EnVision will explore Venus from its inner core to its outer atmosphere to understand why it is so different from Earth.
Rocket Report: Iran reaches orbit; Chinese firm achieves impressive landing test
Europe is seeking to support small launch companies through a new program that provides flight opportunities for new technologies.
Five launch companies have been selected to participate in the program, with proposals for the first phase due at the end of February.
The European Space Agency expects to select up to three companies for initial contracts with a combined value of 75 million euros to begin design work on their vehicles.
Bethesda Is Offering One Lucky Person A Chance To Win A Real-Life Custom Starfield Spacesuit
Xbox and the European Space Agency are offering a contest for fans to design their own spacesuit for Starfield.
The winning design will be brought to life by the ESA and the winner will receive a replica of their design.
This spectrometer was set to be the first-ever European tech on the moon. But it might never get there
European-built tech successfully launched to land on the moon
Tech will explore the Moon's atmosphere and unlock mysteries of its water cycle