Asteroid 2022 AE1 was briefly thought to threaten Earth, but astronomers confirmed it poses no…
Browsing: European Space Agency
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.
For a few tense days this January, a roughly 70-meter asteroid became the riskiest observed…
According to a new study, the world’s largest lakes are being hit by severe heatwaves…
To celebrate the recent data release from Landsat 9, we take a closer look at…
The twin galaxies NGC 4496A and NGC 4496B dominate the frame in this image from…
It’s a funny thing about homing in on an asteroid and calculating its path, future…
Are you curious to know how a telescope works? Join ESA astronomer Giovanna Giardino as…
Hubble’s detailed image of Arp 298 showcases the interacting galaxies NGC 7469 and IC 5283.…
What Is “Redshift?” ‘Redshift’ is a key concept for astronomers. The term can be understood…
Using satellite data, geoscientists from ESA’s 3D Earth project are developing models to predict volcanic…
The Copernicus Sentinel-2 mission takes us over Tenerife – the largest of Spain’s Canary Islands.…
ESA’s Izaña-1 laser ranging station in Tenerife, Spain, has recently undergone months of testing and…
The ExoMars Orbiter captured a chaotic Martian landscape near Hooke Crater, featuring dust devil tracks…
Volcanoes, impact craters, tectonic faults, river channels, and a lava sea: a vast amount of…
The ESA/NASA Solar Orbiter spacecraft has captured the largest solar prominence eruption ever observed in…
Hubble captured a triple galaxy merger in IC 2431, a galaxy 681 million light-years away.…
Galaxies NGC 169 and IC 1559, part of Arp 282, are interacting in a way…
The Copernicus Sentinel-2 mission takes us over Batura Glacier – one of the largest and…