Record floods in New South Wales are being tracked via satellite to aid relief in…
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 week’s Hubble/ESA Picture of the Week features NGC 7678 — a galaxy located approximately…
Ahead of the International Day of Forests, the Copernicus Sentinel-2 mission takes us over part…
New ESA maps of global forest biomass help track carbon storage and support climate goals…
In-Flight Wi-Fi Set to Skyrocket Flight passengers will soon be able to connect to their…
Pollution dropped during lockdowns—now it’s back, as satellites track rising nitrogen dioxide levels with human…
Located around 5000 light-years away in the constellation of Cygnus (The Swan), Abell 78 is…
GOCE data helps create a groundbreaking 3D model of Earth’s mantle, revealing secrets of tectonics…
The Strait of Gibraltar is featured in this false-color image captured by the Copernicus Sentinel-2…
A Mysterious Martian Cloud Emerges Each Spring When spring arrives in southern Mars, a cloud…
Space debris is an issue of global concern that threatens our continued use of near-Earth…
Researchers used satellite and aeromagnetic data to reveal Antarctica’s hidden geology and connect it to…
Warming Oceans Speed Up Antarctic Glaciers, Causing Major Ice Loss and Sea-Level Rise Using a…
Nestled amongst the vast clouds of star-forming regions like this one lie potential clues about…
Massive Iceberg Breaks Off from Antarctica’s Brunt Ice Shelf A giant iceberg, approximately 1.5 times…
Vancouver, visible at the top of the image, lies between the Burrard Inlet, an arm…
NGC 2336 is the quintessential galaxy — big, beautiful, and blue — and it is…
The ESA-Roscosmos Trace Gas Orbiter has spotted NASA’s Mars 2020 Perseverance rover, along with its…