Uncharted Solar Realms: Camera “Hack” Lets Solar Orbiter Peer Deeper Into Sun’s Atmosphere
Scientists have used Solar Orbiter’s EUI camera in a new mode of operation to record part of the Sun’s atmosphere at extreme ultraviolet wavelengths that…
Read the latest news and developments related to ESA, the European Space Agency. Established in 1975 and headquartered in Paris, ESA is an intergovernmental organization of 22 member states dedicated to the exploration of space. Its mission is to shape the development of Europe’s space capability and ensure that investment in space continues to deliver benefits to the citizens of Europe and the world.
Scientists have used Solar Orbiter’s EUI camera in a new mode of operation to record part of the Sun’s atmosphere at extreme ultraviolet wavelengths that…
ESA’s Ariane 6 rocket underwent successful testing in French Guiana, showcasing readiness for pre-launch procedures and system safety. Designed to succeed Ariane 5, Ariane 6…
Aeolus was in orbit around Earth for four years, eleven months, and six days. For three hours at the very end, a very brief period,…
ESA’s Ariane 6 vehicle tested its Vinci and APU engines in Germany, marking a step forward in Europe’s space technology and collaboration efforts. On September…
The James Webb Space Telescope showcases the spiral galaxy M51’s grandeur, revealing its intricate relationship with the neighboring galaxy NGC 5195. Through the FEAST study,…
On August 30, the rare ‘super blue Moon’ combined with ESA’s New Norcia antenna interactions with ISRO’s Chandrayaan-3 Lander, creating a unique celestial and technological…
The Hubble Space Telescope photographed the isolated galaxy IC 1776, which was recently the site of a supernova. The aftermath of this explosion has been…
ESA’s asteroid defense mission, Hera, has been successfully assembled at OHB Bremen in Germany. Hera is complete. ESA’s asteroid mission for planetary defense was built…
ESA’s Juventas CubeSat will house the smallest space radar, JuRa, for the Hera mission, aiming to image inside the asteroid Dimorphos. Developed by IPAG and…
The NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope has captured an entrancing dust-filled image of the protostellar object OH 339.88-1.26. Located 8,900 light-years away in the constellation Ara….
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully landed its Chandrayaan-3 Lander Module on the surface of the Moon. Mission Timeline Chandrayaan-3 launched from the…
The ESA/NASA Solar Orbiter spacecraft has discovered a multitude of tiny jets of material escaping from the Sun’s outer atmosphere. Each jet lasts between 20…
A month after fires devastated the island of Rhodes in July 2023 (see image below), more fires have ripped through Greece this week as southern…
The galaxy ESO 300-16 looms over this captivating image from the Hubble Space Telescope. This galaxy, which lies 28.7 million light-years from Earth in the…
Devastating wildfires in multiple countries have prompted ESA’s reopening of the World Fire Atlas, providing detailed insights and tools to monitor and manage fires globally,…
In the center of this image from the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope, basks the truly massive galaxy cluster 2MASX J05101744-4519179. This distant galaxy cluster is…
Ariel, ESA’s mission to study the chemical makeup of distant exoplanets, has cleared its Preliminary Design Review (PDR), marking a significant step toward its 2029…
The Litli-Hrútur volcano in Iceland erupted on July 10, 2023, following heightened seismic activity. The eruption is being closely monitored using satellite technology, attracting tourists…