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Robots invaded the Sahara Desert for Europe’s largest rover field test, taking place in a Mars-like part of Morocco. For two weeks three rovers and more than 40 engineers tested automated navigation systems at up to five different sites. To source

Human and robotic exploration image of the week: Space Station freezer features in a holiday tradition To source

Watch ESA astronaut Alexander Gerst return to Earth To source

On Monday this week, BepiColombo began its very first routine electric propulsion firing. To source

Imagine moving satellites to higher orbits, collecting space debris, and dedicated launches for small satellites. These are the winning entries of ESA’s call for ideas on new commercial space transportation services. To source

As ESA’s umbrella programme for telecom, ARTES, celebrates its 25th year, we have examined why it was set up, how it and the European satcom environment have evolved, and the opportunities and challenges that both face today. In this final instalment, we look at what the future holds. To source

Use Europe’s satellite navigation system to seek treasure in virtual mazes or ‘see’ Galileos as they cross the sky above you: two new Android smartphone apps based on Galileo are now available for general download, the results of a competition by ESA trainees. To source

Comet 46P/Wirtanen, the original target of ESA’s Rosetta mission, is visiting our skies this December To source

Our week through the lens: 10 – 14 December 2018 To source

The ESA Council held its 277th meeting at the European Space Operations Centre in Darmstadt on 12 and 13 December 2018. To source