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Human and robotic exploration image of the week: Water recycling unit at Concordia research station in Antarctica To source

Two plaques etched with thousands of miniaturised drawings made by children have been unveiled in a dedicated ceremony held today in Switzerland. To source

Water is crucial to life on Earth. But today, its overexploitation and pollution present challenges for the environment, economies and global living standards. These issues are addressed by the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the annual World Water Week, which runs from 26–31 August 2018 in Stockholm. To source

Keeping an eye on our waters is more important than ever, as widespread drought continues to sweep Europe this summer. To source

Our week through the lens: 20 – 24 August 2018 To source

Having worked around the clock since the launch of Aeolus on Wednesday, teams at ESA’s control centre in Germany have declared today that the critical first phase for Europe’s wind mission is complete. To source

The Copernicus Sentinel-3 mission takes the temperature of Hurricane Lane on 22 August as it headed for Hawaii To source

ESA experts are waiting to give feedback on your ideas for space transportation services. Outstanding proposals win a trip to see a launch at Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana. Send us your ideas by 14 September To source

Operations image of the week: mission teams at ESA’s operations centre in Germany take over control of Europe’s wind mission, Aeolus, from the launch site in Kourou To source

Where does wind come from? Why is it important and why do we need to measure it? And, how is Aeolus going to make these measurements from space? To source

A look back at preparations for the 22 August liftoff of ESA’s Aeolus wind satellite from Europe’s spaceport in French Guiana To source

Watch the replay of the Aeolus launch coverage from Europe’s Spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana To source

ESA’s Earth Explorer Aeolus satellite has been launched into polar orbit on a Vega rocket. Using revolutionary laser technology, Aeolus will measure winds around the globe and play a key role in our quest to better understand the workings of our atmosphere. Importantly, this novel mission will also improve weather forecasting. To source