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Inflight call with ESA astronaut Sophie Adenot
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (56+ words) European Space Agency On 20 May, ESA astronaut Sophie Adenot conducted an in-flight call with selected media representatives live aboard the International Space Station. During the discussion, Sophie shared insights into life and research in orbit, including scientific experiments supporting human…...
Journey to the centre of a galaxy cluster
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (468+ words) European Space Agency Journey to the centre of a galaxy cluster Thank you for liking You have already liked this page, you can only like it once! The focus of today's ESA/Hubble Picture of the Month is an active…...
Report from the 2026 European Rounds of the Manfred Lachs Space Law Moot Court Competition
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (408+ words) The European Space Agency (ESA) is Europe's gateway to space. Its mission is to shape the development of Europe's space capability and ensure that investment in space continues to deliver benefits to the citizens of Europe and the world. Discover…...
Rocket Factory Augsburg launch tower at Saxavord Spaceport
2+ day, 20+ hour ago (235+ words) European Space Agency Rocket Factory Augsburg launch tower at Saxavord Spaceport Thank you for liking You have already liked this page, you can only like it once! The Rocket Factory Augsburg (RFA) launch tower at Saxavord Spaceport, UK. RFA One…...
MTG-I2 loaded onto MN Toucan at Nice
2+ day, 21+ hour ago (191+ words) The Meteosat Third Generation-Imager2 (MTG-I2) satellite has set out on its journey from France to French Guiana, departing yesterday from Nice harbour. The satellite, together with support equipment needed on the ground before launch, will be travelling through the Mediterranean…...
MTG-I2 embarks on journey to Europe's Spaceport
2+ day, 21+ hour ago (191+ words) The Meteosat Third Generation-Imager2 (MTG-I2) satellite has set out on its journey from France to French Guiana, departing yesterday from Nice harbour. The satellite, together with support equipment needed on the ground before launch, will be travelling through the Mediterranean…...
Apply for the Ladybird Guide to Spacecraft Operations Training Course
4+ day, 22+ hour ago (547+ words) The European Space Agency (ESA) is Europe's gateway to space. Its mission is to shape the development of Europe's space capability and ensure that investment in space continues to deliver benefits to the citizens of Europe and the world. Discover…...
ESA's Junior Professional Programme 2026 call opens soon
4+ day, 22+ hour ago (236+ words) Are you ready to turn your passion for space into a long-term career? The European Space Agency's Junior Professional Programme (JPP) will open its 2026 call for applications this June, offering an opportunity to join ESA as an early-career professional and…...
Earth views at night during the Lyrids meteor shower - "psilon mission
6+ day, 22+ hour ago (37+ words) European Space Agency Auroras, thunderstorms, and brightly lit cities streak across this nighttime timelapse captured by ESA astronaut Sophie Adenot during the 2026 Lyrids meteor shower....
ESA astronaut reserve completes training programme
1+ week, 2+ day ago (664+ words) ESA's astronaut reserve members have completed their Astronaut Reserve Training (ART) programme, marking a key milestone in Europe's human spaceflight ambitions. Following a staggered approach, they trained in smaller groups during certain phases before coming together at key stages. The…...