Permafrost plays an important role in the global climate and is also one of the…
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.
Houston, Texas, US, is featured in this image captured by the Copernicus Sentinel-1 mission. The…
The NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope is no stranger to spiral galaxies. The telescope has brought…
First measurements by a Solar Orbiter science instrument reached the ground on Thursday February 13,…
Mars is very much a world of two halves, as this new image from ESA’s…
For Valentine’s Day, we bring you this Copernicus Sentinel-2 image capturing a beautiful heart-shaped geographical…
The spiral galaxy NGC 2008 sits center stage, its ghostly spiral arms spreading out towards…
The Pine Island Glacier recently spawned an iceberg over 300 sq km (116 sq mi)…
Last night, ESA’s Planetary Defence team observed the rare moment in which an object escaped…
Highlights from the preparation and liftoff of ESA’s Sun-exploring mission Solar Orbiter. Solar Orbiter lofted…
[Watch Solar Orbiter Launch Video.] Solar Orbiter, a new collaborative mission between ESA (European Space…
ESA’s new Sun-exploring mission Solar Orbiter lofted to space aboard the US Atlas V 411…
Update: If you missed the live coverage, watch the Solar Orbiter Liftoff Video. Note: ESA…
ESA astronaut Luca Parmitano returned to Earth today alongside NASA astronaut Christina Koch and Roscosmos…
The Copernicus Sentinel-1 mission takes us over part of the Dutch province of Flevoland –…
Update: If you missed the live coverage, watch the Solar Orbiter Liftoff Video. Note: NASA…
This eye-catching galaxy is known as NGC 5364. Unmistakably a spiral, NGC 5364 is also…
When Solar Orbiter launches on its journey to the Sun, there’s one key piece of…