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Our week through the lens: 2 – 6 September 2019 To source

The first Spacebus Neo satellite – Konnect, a high-throughput satellite ordered by Eutelsat – has successfully completed its mechanical test campaign in Thales Alenia Space facilities in Cannes. The test demonstrates the ability of the satellite to withstand the strong shaking that occurs during launch. To source

Earth observation image of the week: Copernicus Sentinel-2 takes us over the Castelli Romani, a volcanic area just outside of Rome in Italy To source

In this edition, explore the Castelli Romani area near Rome with Copernicus Sentinel-2 To source

Imagine being able to increase the force of gravity simply by turning a dial. A United Nations fellowship is offering this opportunity to researchers all over the world, through access to ESA’s hypergravity-generating Large Diameter Centrifuge. To source

ESA’s ɸ-week on 9–13 September explores how open science and innovation can benefit from the latest digital technologies to help shape future Earth observation missions and services. Watch live To source

Technology image of the week: ESA’s lunar 3D printing competition winner with a printed version of her design To source

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Human and robotic exploration image of the week: Lunar exploration goes to the next level in the NEEMO NXT mission To source

This Copernicus Sentinel-3 image features Hurricane Dorian as this devastating storm pummels the Bahamas on 2 September To source

ESA astronaut Luca Parmitano had a busy two weeks on the International Space Station for his Beyond mission working on European science and activities running 400 km above our planet. To source

Asteroid researchers and spacecraft engineers from the US, Europe and around the world will gather in Rome next week to discuss the latest progress in their common goal: an ambitious double-spacecraft mission to deflect an asteroid in space, to prove the technique as a viable method of planetary defence. To source