This series of four Copernicus Sentinel-2 images captured between June 29 and July 24, 2020,…
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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.
Today ESA awarded a €129.4 million (US $153.4 million) contract covering the detailed design, manufacturing,…
Methane may not be as abundant in the atmosphere as carbon dioxide, but with a…
The twisting patterns created by the multiple spiral arms of NGC 2835 create the illusion…
Observations by the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope and the European Southern Observatory’s Very Large Telescope…
Western US states have been battling close to 100 wildfires, blanketing the majority of the…
This image, captured by the Copernicus Sentinel-1 mission, shows the Amazon River meandering through one…
On August 19, 2020, the world’s largest and longest polar research expedition – known as…
An all-day digital workshop to explore how space can boost clean energy and contribute to…
ESA astronaut Luca Parmitano provides words of wisdom to young people on how investing their…
A recent report confirms that ice sheets in Greenland and Antarctica, whose mass-loss rates have…
A permeable heart with a hardened facade — the resting place of Rosetta’s lander on…
To get the best measurements of Earth’s atmosphere, you sometimes have to leave it. This…
Many colorful stars are packed close together in this image of the globular cluster NGC…
Over the past months, the Arctic has experienced alarmingly high temperatures, extreme wildfires and a…
A test firing of Europe’s Helicon Plasma Thruster, developed with ESA by SENER in Spain. This…
Vega Return to Flight Proves New Rideshare Service The first flight of Vega’s rideshare service…
Tune in to ESA Web TV from 02:36 BST / 03:36 CEST on 2 September…