Space Science Image of the Week: One of Rosetta’s final images before touching down on the comet three years ago To source
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Week in images
Our week through the lens: 23 – 27 September 2019 To source
Meeting of waters
Earth observation image of the week: Copernicus Sentinel-2 takes us over the junction where the Rio Negro and the Solimões river meet to form the Amazon River To source
Earth from Space
This week’s edition features the confluence of the Negro and Solimões rivers in the Amazon Basin To source
Ariane 6’s core engine completes qualification tests
Ariane 6, Europe’s next-generation launch vehicle, has passed another key development milestone. Its Vulcain 2.1 liquid-fuelled engine has now completed its qualification testing, which means combined tests can now begin. To source
European Space Talk live
Follow our European Space Talk live from the HEC Paris Business School. Join students from the ‘next space generation’ for talks by European astronauts and have your say in future space activities with a live poll. To source
Fly your experiment to the Space Station with Bioreactor Express Service
ESA is partnering with Kayser Italia to offer the Kubik facility on the International Space Station to commercial customers. The new Bioreactor Express Service allows users to conduct experiments in weightlessness. To source
Yours to have
Check out the ESA Shop for our classic logo and collectable designs on apparel, publications, patches and gadgets. Yours to have: spacey goodies from ESA Shop To source
Supporting Sustainable Development
ESA works to support the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as part of its commitment to improve life on Earth while making scientific and engineering breakthroughs in space. The SDGs address a wide variety of aims, from environmental sustainability to human rights and equality. To source
Students and educators share ideas at SSEA
Last week over 120 students, young professionals, lecturers and teachers gathered at the University of Leicester’s Stamford Court for the third edition of the Symposium on Space Educational Activities. The three-day event was a whirlwind of learning and sharing, with presentations, round table discussions, demonstrations and visits, all on the topic of Space Educational Activities. […]
Luca takes leading role for Europe in space
ESA astronaut Luca Parmitano is set to become the third European and first Italian commander of the International Space Station, following an official change of command ceremony on Wednesday 2 October 2019. To source
Let there be light
Technology image of the week: Reverse engineering, making a solar cell glow by applying electricity to it To source
How ESA helps connect industry and spark 5G innovation
Connecting people and machines to everything, everywhere and at all times through 5G networks promises to transform society. People will be able to access information and services developed to meet their immediate needs but, for this to happen seamlessly, satellite networks are needed alongside terrestrial ones. The European Space Agency is working with companies keen […]