Astronomers will train Webb’s high-precision spectrographs on two intriguing rocky exoplanets. Imagine if Earth were…
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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.
What Is a Comet? A comet is an icy, rocky mass that has passed close…
Solar Orbiter Captured Incredible Solar Images and Data Powerful eruptions, breathtaking views across the solar…
The subdued red tones of the globular cluster Liller 1 are partially obscured in this…
ESA’s Living Planet Symposium – one of the largest Earth observation conferences in the world…
What Is the James Webb Space Telescope? The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) is the…
On the evening of May 15, 2022, Earth passed between the Sun and the Moon…
This glittering gathering of stars is the globular cluster NGC 6558, and it was captured…
This spectacular, high-resolution image of the Arc de Triomphe, in Paris, was captured by Planet…
This is reminiscent of going down a slide on the playground – and then immediately…
Astronomers found GNz7q, a rapidly growing black hole in the early Universe, bridging the gap…
The Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha‘apai eruption sent hurricane-speed winds to the ionosphere, reversing the equatorial electrojet.…
This network of long grooves and scratches forms part of a giant fault system on…
What Is an Elliptical Galaxy? Elliptical galaxies have an even, ellipsoidal shape. They typically contain…
The tattered remnant of a supernova — a titanic explosion marking the end of the…
Get in line with ESA astronaut Matthias Maurer and his Expedition 66 crewmates to experience…
What Is Jupiter? Jupiter is the fifth planet from the Sun. It is a gas…
The Rhine River, the longest river in Germany, is featured in this colorful image captured…