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Following an anomaly observed during the countdown for the launch of Soyuz flight VS14 carrying Sentinel-1B, the countdown was halted.  To source

The latest meteorological observations indicate a ‘red’ weather conditions for the time of liftoff, initially set for Saturday 23 April 2016, therefore Arianespace has decided not to undertake final fueling operations with the launcher. The launch vehicle and its payloads have been placed in stand-by mode, and maintained in fully safe conditions. The new launch […]

Explore the why and how of lunar exploration in this comprehensive web documentary To source

During the technical review prior to the start of Soyuz fueling, the availability of the launcher, satellites, ground facilities and the launch base was confirmed. To source

Our week through the lens: 18-22 April 2016 To source

Discover how the Sentinel-1 mission uses its radar to make our lives safer To source

This new video from ESA’s Herschel space observatory reveals in stunning detail the intricate pattern of gas, dust and star-forming hubs along the plane of our Galaxy, the Milky Way. To source

Earth observation image of the week: A Sentinel-1A image of Iran To source

As Earth Day is celebrated across the globe, discover some of the aspects satellites can ‘see’ To source

Operations image of the week: Asteroid named after space debris expert Heiner Klinkrad To source

A final, full rehearsal has confirmed that teams at ESA’s mission control are ready for tomorrow’s launch of the Sentinel-1B radar satellite.  To source

Images from the Sentinel-1A satellite are being used to monitor aquaculture in the Mediterranean, in another example of the mission’s contribution to food security, as fisheries become the main source of seafood.  To source

Technology image of the week: ESA’s veteran Proba-1 minisatellite images Europe’s most northerly satellite ground station To source