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We are sad to learn of the passing German cosmonaut Sigmund Jähn on 21 September in Strausberg, Germany, at the age of 82. To source

Our week through the lens: 16 – 20 September 2019 To source

Earth observation image of the week: Copernicus Sentinel-2 takes us over a narrow body of water in Australia’s Northern Territory To source

In this week’s edition, discover Clarence Strait and part of Australia’s Northern Territory with Copernicus Sentinel-2 To source

This beautiful view from ESA’s Mars Express stretches from the bright, cloud-covered north pole of Mars to the contrasting hues of the northern hemisphere and the cratered terrain in the south. To source

The United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) first ever astronaut, Hazza Al Mansouri, is set to fly to the International Space Station, where he will be supported on the ground by ESA-trained operations personnel at a newly-established control centre in Dubai, UAE. To source

Technology image of the week: this control panel will be used by spacewalking cosmonauts to oversee the European Robotic Arm on the Russian section of the ISS To source

Human and robotic exploration image of the week: Aurora display at Concordia research station in Antarctica To source

New 3D models of Rosalind Franklin’s landing site aid preparations for the rover’s mission on Mars To source

There is plenty of science on the boil at the International Space Station – including an experiment literally designed to expand our knowledge of the boiling process. To source

As ESA’s second ɸ-week has drawn to a close, let’s take a look at some of the highlights To source

Meet AstroGnat our new crew member! She’s on a voyage of discovery in space and you too can explore this new AstroGnat collection for kids in the ESA Space Shop. To source

Watch a media briefing on our Cheops exoplanet mission Monday 12:15–13:15 CEST live from the European Planetary Science Congress To source