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The second satellite to join the constellation that forms the European Data Relay System (EDRS) has been mated with its launch vehicle. To source

Copernicus Sentinel-3 captures multiple blazes surrounding Yakutsk, capital of the Sakha Republic, Russia To source

University teams are invited to submit their CubeSat proposal for the latest edition of our Fly Your Satellite! programme. To source

Watch the replay of Luca speaking with media in Italy from the International Space Station. To source

Human and robotic exploration image of the week: A Dragon carrying fresh supplies and experiments to the International Space Station awaits capture To source

At Europe’s Spaceport the Ariane 6 mobile gantry, a 90 metre-high metallic structure built to house Ariane 6 underwent a 97 m rollout test last week to mimic prelaunch. To source

The Characterising Exoplanet Satellite, Cheops, has successfully passed the final analysis review for its launch on a Soyuz rocket from Europe’s Spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana. To source

Space Science Image of the Week: Salty mud eruptions formed this unique mountain on dwarf planet Ceres To source

The second satellite to join the constellation that forms the European Data Relay System (EDRS) has finished fuelling and is days away from launch. EDRS uses innovative laser technology to dramatically cut the time needed for Earth observation satellites to deliver information to the ground. To source

Our week through the lens: 22 – 26 July 2019 To source

Four tiger sharks have been tagged with a new device that will help conservationists to conduct detailed analysis of their migrations over years. The device, developed in collaboration with ESA, is smaller and more durable than existing tags, as well as being cheaper and more animal friendly. To source

Earth observation image of the week: the Copernicus Sentinel-2 mission takes us over Lake Balaton in western Hungary To source

This week’s edition features a Copernicus Sentinel-2 image over Lake Balaton in Hungary To source