European Space Agency: News
Jupiter-bound spacecraft receives a 12,606km/h speed boost from Earth
The European Space Agency's (ESA) Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer (JUICE) spacecraft has successfully completed its third gravity assist flyby.
ISRO, ESA might collaborate in human spaceflight and lunar exploration
The European Space Agency (ESA) is set to discuss potential collaboration with the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) in human spaceflight and lunar exploration.
Europe's 1st fully commercial orbital rocket launched successfully
German company Isar Aerospace has successfully launched Europe's first fully commercial orbital rocket, the two-stage Spectrum.
NASA launches $4.3B Roman Space Telescope to hunt exoplanets
NASA has successfully launched its latest space telescope, the $4.3 billion Roman Space Telescope, on its way to its observation point.
Vast cuts 46 jobs despite $500M funding, space station plans
California-based space station start-up Vast has laid off 46 employees, or about 4% of its workforce, according to Business Insider.
Europe cancels upgrades for Ariane 6, its main space rocket
The European Space Agency (ESA) has decided to cancel the "Block 3" upgrades for its Ariane 6 rocket.
EU moves ahead with 348-satellite broadband network to rival Starlink
The European Commission has taken a major step toward establishing its own satellite broadband network.
This scientist leading future Mars missions once cleaned space toilets
Claire Parfitt, a British scientist with the European Space Agency (ESA), is leading teams for future Mars missions.
NASA astronauts shelter in SpaceX capsule amid ISS module leaks
NASA recently had five astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) take shelter in a docked SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft.
Meet John McFall, UK Paralympian soon heading to space
John McFall, a UK Paralympian and surgeon, may soon become the first person with a physical disability to live in orbit.
Astronomers say Milky Way consumed a dwarf galaxy
A team of astronomers has discovered a peculiar cluster of stars, which they believe to be the remnants of a dwarf galaxy devoured by the Milky Way some 10 billion years ago.
China plans Mars sample return mission by 2031
China has reiterated its ambitious plan to bring back samples from Mars.
SpaceX to send life-hunting rover to Mars in 2028
Elon Musk's SpaceX has been given the green light to launch the Rosalind Franklin rover on a mission to Mars.
Artemis crew to face 40-minute blackout behind Moon: Here's why
The Artemis II astronauts are set to witness a unique moment of solitude as they pass behind the Moon.
Watch: Dozens of hidden stellar streams found in Milky Way
Astronomers have discovered dozens of faint star streams in the outer regions of the Milky Way galaxy.
ISRO planned 7 launches by March. 6 didn't happen
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has missed six major mission deadlines, which were supposed to be completed by March 2026.
This planetary system 116 light-years away has left astronomers baffled
A team of astronomers has discovered an unusual exoplanetary system located some 116 light-years away.
Did you know? Earth has a tail like Mercury
Like Mercury, our planet Earth also has a tail. However, unlike the tails of comets and other celestial bodies, Earth's tail is formed by its magnetic field, or magnetosphere.
NASA to launch new sea-level tracking satellite tomorrow
NASA and the European Space Agency (ESA) are all set to launch their ocean-monitoring satellite, Sentinel-6B.
Almost 90 stellar streams identified by ESA: What are they?
Using the European Space Agency's (ESA) Gaia satellite, astronomers have discovered 87 stellar streams linked to globular clusters (GCs) in our Milky Way galaxy.
Scientists warn of growing space pollution amid record rocket launches
A new study by researchers at University College London (UCL) has raised alarms over the growing problem of space pollution.
This is one of the most metal-poor stars ever seen
Astronomers from the University of Chicago and other institutions have discovered a new ultra-metal-poor (UMP) star in the Milky Way's halo.
Could humans colonize Mars in 15 years? ESA says yes
The European Space Agency (ESA) has unveiled an ambitious plan to establish human settlements on Mars within the next 15 years.
Third-ever interstellar object spotted zooming through our solar system
In a rare astronomical event, astronomers have confirmed the passage of an interstellar object through our solar system.
Gajar halwa, plush toy—What Shubhanshu Shukla is carrying to ISS
Indian Air Force pilot Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla is all set to embark on a historic journey to the International Space Station (ISS).
Watch: First artificial solar eclipses created by European satellites
A pair of European satellites has successfully created the first artificial solar eclipses, the European Space Agency (ESA) announced at the Paris Air Show.
Our Milky Way might not collide with Andromeda after all
The long-anticipated collision between the Milky Way and Andromeda galaxies may not be as certain as previously thought.
Breakthrough study uncovers secrets of elusive intermediate-mass black holes
Astronomers have made a major breakthrough in understanding the elusive intermediate-mass black holes (IMBHs), often referred to as the "missing links" in black hole evolution.
Soviet-era spacecraft crashes back to Earth after 53 years
A Soviet spacecraft, launched in 1972 for a mission to Venus, is believed to have re-entered Earth's atmosphere today.
Growing food in space could soon become a reality
In a first, the European Space Agency (ESA) has launched a revolutionary project to grow food in space.
ESA's Gaia space telescope retires—A look at its key milestones
The European Space Agency (ESA) has deactivated the Gaia space telescope, bringing an end to its 12-year-long mission of studying our galaxy.
'Einstein ring'—an extremely rare space-time warp—discovered close to Earth
The European Space Agency's (ESA) Euclid space telescope has photographed an incredible astronomical phenomenon called an 'Einstein ring.'
From XPOSAT to Proba-3: Major ISRO launch missions in 2024
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), the country's premier space agency, conducted a bevy of successful launch missions in 2024.
ISRO launches Europe's Proba-3 mission to study Sun's outermost layer
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully launched the European Space Agency's (ESA) Proba-3 mission today.
ISRO delays Proba-3 launch to tomorrow because of anomaly
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has delayed the launch of its PSLV-C59 rocket, which was scheduled for today.
ISRO to launch Europe's Proba-3 mission today: How to watch
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) will launch the European Space Agency's (ESA) Proba-3 mission today.
Extreme heatwaves reduce Earth's ability to absorb carbon: Study
A recent European Space Agency (ESA)-backed study has found that the extreme heatwaves of 2023 severely limited Earth's capacity to absorb atmospheric carbon.
How a father-daughter team cracked an 'alien signal' from Mars
A radio signal beamed from Mars to Earth in 2023, has been decoded by a father-daughter duo in the US.
'Hera' mission to study NASA-deflected asteroid completes key maneuver
The European Space Agency (ESA)'s planetary defense mission, Hera, has successfully executed the first major maneuver of its journey since its launch in October.
NASA's latest telescope will unlock the mysteries of black holes
NASA has just unveiled a prototype of an innovative telescope, one that is designed specifically for a new space-based gravitational wave detection mission.