aaso african aeronautics and space organisation event 06 novembre 2025 cite de l espace toulouse
atr-aeromorning-banner-accueil-698x96
bandeau aaso african aeronautics and space organisation event 06 novembre 2025 cite de l espace toulouse
LHR_21-03_Aerospace_600x100
atr-aeromorning-banner-accueil-698x96
previous arrow
next arrow

ESA

cupola

Earth views from Cupola during Ignis mission

View of Earth as seen by ESA project astronaut Sławosz Uznański-Wiśniewski inside the seven-windowed cupola, the International Space Station’s “window to the world”. The European Space Agency-built Cupola is the…


Earth views from Cupola

Earth views from Cupola

Earth views from Cupola during Ignis mission View of Earth as seen by ESA project astronaut Sławosz Uznański-Wiśniewski inside the seven-windowed cupola, the International Space Station’s “window to the world”….


How space research

How space research

How space research is advancing health on Earth and beyond In-depth In microgravity, our bodies behave very differently. Bones weaken, muscles shrink, the heart and blood vessels adapt in unexpected…


Ignis

Ignis mission highlights

After 20 days in space, ESA project astronaut Sławosz Uznański-Wiśniewski and his Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4) crewmates returned safely to Earth today, 15 July 2025. The successful landing marked the conclusion of a mission…


Thales Alenia Space successfully

Thales Alenia Space successfully

4Thales Alenia Space successfully completes ESA Space Rider closed loop drop test with Italian MoD The Space Rider program, the European Space Agency’s re-usable and re-entry vehicle, made another significant…


European Launcher Challenge: preselected

European Launcher Challenge: preselected

European Launcher Challenge: preselected challengers unveiled What is the European Launcher Challenge? The European Launcher Challenge is part of ESA’s preparation for future European space transportation services, promoting a greater…


Southern Europe's land

Southern Europe’s land

Southern Europe’s land and sea sizzles A powerful heatwave has been gripping large parts of southern Europe and North Africa, pushing air temperatures beyond seasonal norms and triggering widespread health…


Ignis ignited

Ignis ignited

Ignis ignited – ESA project astronaut Sławosz Uznański-Wiśniewski has officially begun his first space mission, entering the International Space Station on 26 June 2025 He is pictured here among the…


Swarm in tune

Swarm in tune

Swarm in tune with atmospheric hot flushes Scientists are harnessing data from ESA’s Swarm mission and ground-based instruments to precisely measure the strength and duration of intense upper-atmosphere heating –…


European Space Agency awards

European Space Agency awards

European Space Agency awards Thales Alenia Space the study of the SIRIUS mission to monitor Urban Heat Islands from space The European Space Agency awards Thales Alenia Space the study…


ESA’s LEO-PNT

ESA’s LEO-PNT

ESA’s LEO-PNT satellites set to launch by end of year The European Space Agency (ESA) confirms the launch of the first two LEO-PNT satellites is planned from second half of…


The European Space Agency

The European Space Agency

The European Space Agency, Thales Alenia Space and Blue Origin to explore collaboration opportunities The cooperation will cover human spaceflight, science, technology and commercial capabilities. The European Space Agency (ESA)…


Living Planet Symposium 2025

Living Planet Symposium 2025

Living Planet Symposium 2025 : Watch live One of the biggest Earth observation conferences in the world will take place next week in Vienna. You can watch streamed plenary discussions…


Construction of ESA

Construction of ESA

Construction of ESA’s ambitious LISA mission begins Today, the European Space Agency (ESA) and OHB System AG sealed their agreement to build ESA’s Laser Interferometer Space Antenna, LISA. A bold…


Proba-3

Proba-3

Proba-3’s first artificial solar eclipse Today, the European Space Agency’s Proba-3 mission unveils its first images of the Sun’s outer atmosphere – the solar corona. The mission’s two satellites, able…