The galaxy known as NGC 5907 stretches wide across this image. Appearing as an elongated…
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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.
The Copernicus Sentinel-2 mission takes us over part of the Great Rift Valley, Kenya. This…
The NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope demonstrates its full range of imaging capabilities with two new…
The Copernicus Sentinel-2 mission takes us over Barcelona – the second largest city in Spain.…
ESA’s ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter has detected glowing green oxygen in Mars’ atmosphere – the…
ESA’s Sun-exploring mission Solar Orbiter has made its first close approach to the star on…
Seen here in incredible detail, thanks to the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope, is the starburst…
Europe’s next Vega launch will premiere a new dispenser called the Small Spacecraft Mission Service,…
The coronavirus pandemic has brought the tourism and travel industry to a near-standstill, with nationwide…
ESA and the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs have selected a team from…
Today marks World Oceans Day, a day that aims to raise awareness about protecting and…
Oceans cover 71% of Earth’s surface and are vital for our survival. But they are…
Looking deep into the Universe, the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope catches a passing glimpse of…
This image, captured by the Copernicus Sentinel-2 mission, takes us over part of Channel Country…
Unlike a spiral or elliptical galaxy, the galaxy KK 246 looks like glitter spilled across…
A state of emergency has been declared after some 20,000 tonnes of diesel oil leaked…
Deep Space Quest Doesn’t Find the First Stars, Pushing Back the Timeline of the Universe’s…
ESA’s Solar Orbiter will cross through the tails of Comet ATLAS during the next few…