ESA’s Planck satellite has found no new evidence for the puzzling cosmic anomalies that appeared in its temperature map of the Universe. The latest study does not rule out the potential relevance of the anomalies but they do mean astronomers must work even harder to understand the origin of these puzzling features. To source
Europe’s Ariane 6 launch vehicle is set to debut with a commercial mission in 2020 – industry is carrying out the final tests and starting production. The Ariane 6 launch zone at Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana is near completion. To source
Initially proposed in 2016, ESA’s Space Rider reentry vehicle provides a return to Earth and landing capability that compliments the existing launch options of the Ariane and Vega families. To source
More than 40 satellite missions will be launched at once by Europe’s Vega launcher this autumn, thanks to the innovative modular “Lego-style” dispenser resting on its upper stage. To source
Human and robotic exploration image of the week: A university student team prepares their sounding rocket experiment To source
How do we choose the perfect rocket to lift each unique mission to space? Find out how a spacecraft’s mass and final destination play a huge role in our latest infographic To source
ESA is working with industry towards the maiden flight of Europe’s new Vega-C launch vehicle in 2020 for more launches, with increased performance, to more orbits. To source
Take a look this week at how ESA ensures access to space for Europe into the future with Vega-C, Space Rider, Ariane 6, and new technologies To source
Space Science Image of the Week: Each of these five Ariane 5s launched one of our space science missions To source
Find out what’s on the table at Space19+ where ESA Member States will take decisions on the future of Europe in space To source
A Mars Sample Return campaign would bring samples of the Red Planet back to Earth for examination in the best terrestrial laboratories – but choosing the samples and storing them on Mars for later return is only one part of the extensive campaign being planned by the mission designers and scientists. To source
Our week through the lens: 27 – 31 May 2019 To source
An astronaut on a mission to Mars could receive radiation doses up to 700 times higher than on our planet – a major showstopper for the safe exploration of our Solar System. A team of European experts is working with ESA to protect the health of future crews on their way to the Moon and […]