Russia’s forests store far more carbon than earlier estimates, but growing threats like fires endanger…
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.
This map shows the temperature of the land surface on August 2, 2021. It is…
Captured by the Copernicus Sentinel-3 mission on July 30, 2021, this image shows smoke billowing…
ESA-backed CFRP tanks could cut upper stage weight by two tonnes, marking a major leap…
“I am finding it magical every day, but there is also a lot of routines,”…
Solar Orbiter and BepiColombo are set to make space history with two Venus flybys just…
The spiral galaxy IC 1954 takes center stage in this image from the NASA/ESA Hubble…
The Copernicus Sentinel-2 mission takes us over Malé – the capital and most populous city…
https://youtu.be/0RkdH2NewYo Eutelsat Quantum is the first satellite that can be reprogrammed in orbit to adjust…
Astronomers have observed light from behind a black hole for the first time, confirming Einstein’s…
ESA will further increase the competitiveness and environmental sustainability of Europe’s Vega launch system beyond…
ESA’s Cheops spotted a rare transit of planet d around Nu2 Lupi, revealing a water-rich,…
Mars research exposes atmospheric mysteries that could reshape how we model climates on both Mars…
A dramatic triplet of galaxies takes center stage in this latest Picture of the Week…
Tarso Toussidé, capped by the Toussidé (potentially active) stratovolcano, is located in the western end…
The center of this image from the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope is framed by the…
ESA is enhancing Ariane 6 with Astris, a modular kick stage that enables complex orbital…
This image shows the globular cluster NGC 6380, which lies around 35,000 light-years from Earth,…