A spectacular spiral galaxy known as M88 is traveling toward the crowded heart of the…
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The European Space Agency (ESA) is an intergovernmental organization dedicated to the exploration of space, scientific discovery, and technological innovation on behalf of its member states across Europe. Founded in 1975, ESA conducts missions that study Earth, the Moon, Mars, and the broader cosmos—ranging from climate observation and satellite communications to deep-space exploration and astronomy. Collaborating closely with NASA and other international partners, ESA has led landmark missions such as Rosetta, Gaia, and the ExoMars program. Through advances in space science, robotics, and satellite technology, the European Space Agency plays a vital role in expanding humanity’s knowledge of the universe and protecting our planet.
In a stunning stroke of luck, Hubble witnessed a comet splitting apart almost in real…
Ancient floods once ripped across Mars, carving the massive Shalbatana Vallis channel and reshaping the…
Astronomers have finally identified the source of unusual X-rays from the bright star gamma-Cas, resolving…
A newly studied planetary system appears to break the expected order of worlds, revealing an…
Webb just revealed Uranus’s upper atmosphere in 3D, exposing wild auroras and a planet that…
A tiny blue galaxy packed with doomed giant stars hints at a recent, mysterious cosmic…
Hubble catches a spiral galaxy mid-flight, shedding glowing gas as it battles the harsh environment…
As the 2026 Winter Olympics get underway, imagery from the Copernicus Sentinel-2 mission offers a…
What looks like a galactic dance is really a cosmic optical illusion—two galaxies, worlds apart,…
Hubble captures a dazzling stellar nursery where newborn stars light up and carve their way…
Scientists watched a solar flare grow from tiny magnetic sparks into a violent plasma-raining avalanche…
A new time-lapse reveals the Sun’s inner corona glowing a faint yellow, offering a rare…
Webb’s breathtaking view of the Helix Nebula shows a dying star’s final breath becoming the…
Scientists have identified a strange cosmic relic called Cloud-9 — a starless, gas-filled object dominated…
Long-term satellite measurements show that Earth’s magnetic field is changing faster and more unevenly than…
Hubble reveals a chaotic spiral galaxy whose close encounter with a neighbor has ignited a…
A new Hubble Picture of the Week highlights an enormous region of space where stars…