European Space Agency: News
ESA's Euclid telescope captures 208-gigapixel image of universe. Say what!
The European Space Agency (ESA) has released an incredible 208-gigapixel mosaic, taken by its Euclid space telescope.
What is Europe's 'Moonlight' mission and why is it important
The European Space Agency (ESA) has launched an ambitious initiative, the Moonlight Lunar Communications and Navigation Services (LCNS) program.
There's now a basketball court-sized 'Moon' on Earth
The European Space Agency (ESA) and the German Aerospace Center have created an ambitious project to simulate the Moon's conditions on Earth.
SpaceX launches 'Hera' mission to study asteroid deflected by NASA
The European Space Agency (ESA)'s Hera mission has successfully been launched.
Astronomers discover smallest black hole lurking in Milky Way
Astronomers led by Song Wang from the Chinese Academy of Sciences, have discovered an unusual celestial phenomenon, potentially the smallest black hole ever detected.
China accelerates Mars exploration plans, targets sample return in 2031
China is accelerating its plans for a historic Mars mission, aiming to launch as early as 2028.
ESA's 24-year-old satellite set to make 'targeted' re-entry tomorrow
The European Space Agency (ESA) is preparing for a historic event as its Salsa satellite, after 24 years of service, is set to make a "targeted" re-entry into Earth's atmosphere tomorrow (September 8).
Jupiter-bound spacecraft to attempt daring double flyby this week
The European Space Agency (ESA) is preparing for one of the most daring operations ever undertaken in interplanetary flight.
European spacecraft set for historic Earth-Moon slingshot next month
The European Space Agency (ESA)'s spacecraft, Juice, is gearing up for a groundbreaking maneuver next month.
After 4-year-long delay, Europe's Ariane 6 rocket completes maiden flight
Europe's Ariane 6 rocket has completed its maiden flight, delivering satellites into orbit.
Frost detected near Mars's equator for the first time
A team of international planetary scientists has discovered patches of water frost on the Tharsis volcanoes of Mars.
European Space Agency funding development of independent cargo spacecraft
European Space Agency (ESA) has selected Thales Alenia Space and The Exploration Company to advance the designs of a cargo spacecraft.
ESA's Gaia uncovers largest stellar black hole in Milky Way
The European Space Agency's (ESA) Gaia mission has made a significant discovery - the largest stellar black hole in our galaxy, the Milky Way.
This mini robot can hop in zero-gravity to investigate asteroids
SpaceHopper, a revolutionary three-legged robot, is set to change the way we explore low-gravity environments like those found on asteroids and moons.
Exciting space missions to look out for in 2024
This year saw several remarkable space missions.
These countries have pursued solar missions like India's Aditya-L1
The India Space Research Organisation (ISRO) took a significant step in solar exploration with the launch of the Aditya-L1 mission on September 2.
Key facts about ESA's Ariane 6 rocket
The European Space Agency's latest heavy-lift rocket, Ariane 6, is getting ready for its first launch in 2024.
ESA eyes Airbus-Voyager Space's commercial space station for orbital needs
The European Space Agency (ESA) has entered into a memorandum of understanding with Airbus and Voyager Space to explore collaboration through their commercial space station, Starlab, currently under development as a successor to the International Space Station (ISS).
Hubble telescope photographs spiral galaxy in stunning details
NASA and ESA's Hubble Space Telescope has captured an amazing image of a spiral galaxy, called IC 5332, roughly 30 million light-years away in the constellation Sculptor.
How ESA's PLATO mission will hunt for habitable planets
The European Space Agency (ESA) will launch a new mission in 2026 that will hunt for exoplanets like no other.
ESA plans first-of-its-kind operation to deorbit defunct satellite
A team at the European Space Agency (ESA) is getting ready to perform a "first-of-its-kind" operation to bring back a defunct satellite.
ESA's Euclid mission launches to explore dark mysteries of cosmos
The Euclid mission, built by the European Space Agency (ESA) along with inputs from NASA, has successfully launched.
How NASA's Roman and ESA's Euclid will investigate dark energy
European Space Agency (ESA) is on track to launch the Euclid mission on July 1 to explore mysteries of the cosmos, specifically dark energy and dark matter.
Everything about ESA's Euclid mission to launch on July 1
We are a week away from the launch of European Space Agency's (ESA) Euclid mission, which is scheduled to take off on July 1 to explore the dark side of the cosmos.
5 facts about European Space Agency's upcoming Euclid mission
The European Space Agency (ESA) is set to launch the Euclid mission on July 1, as per the current schedule.
Europe's inflatable radio telescope could unlock mysteries of early universe
European scientists want to send an inflatable radio telescope to the Moon. The proposal comes after a recent feasibility study conducted by the European Space Agency (ESA).
NASA's Hubble telescope finds jellyfish galaxy 900 million light-years away
NASA's Hubble Space Telescope has snapped a stunning image of a jellyfish galaxy. The new image offers several details of the spiral galaxy, including its trailing tendrils.
Where is JUICE now and what's next for the mission
European Space Agency (ESA) recently launched the JUICE (Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer) mission, which is set to probe Jupiter and its moons—Europa, Callisto, and Ganymede.
ESA launches JUICE mission to probe Jupiter's moons: Key facts
European Space Agency has successfully launched the JUICE (Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer) mission, which will probe Jupiter and three of its moons—Europa, Callisto, and Ganymede.
ESA postpones launch of JUICE mission because of bad weather
European Space Agency (ESA) has postponed the JUICE (Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer) mission due to unfavorable weather conditions. The decision to call off came less than 10 minutes before the scheduled lift-off.
NASA's Hubble telescope spots 'jellyfish galaxy' 600 million light-years away
NASA's Hubble Space Telescope has captured an intriguing 'jellyfish galaxy.'
What is NASA's upcoming CRS mission to the ISS
NASA will send the 27th SpaceX Commercial Resupply Services (CRS) mission to the International Space Station (ISS) this month. The launch will occur from Kennedy Space Center, Florida.
Our Moon could soon have its own time zone
Space organizations across the world suggest Moon should have its own time zone and it will be necessary given that there are dozens of lunar missions planned in the coming decade.
Significance of the sample depot constructed by NASA's Perseverance Rover
The Perseverance Rover (nicknamed 'Percy') recently completed building a sample depot on Mars. This is the first time that a sample repository of this kind has been constructed in another world and this also marks a big milestone for the mission.
Amateur astronomer discovers faint galaxy that computers missed
Giuseppe Donatiello, an amateur astronomer, spotted a faint galaxy that a computer algorithm failed to distinguish. This discovery was later confirmed using the Hubble Space Telescope.
NASA's James Webb captures magnificent spiral galaxy with details never-seen-before
A new image captured by the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) reveals a bright, spiral galaxy called NGC 7469, which has been aptly captioned 'cosmic wreath.' The image unveils new details that have never been seen before.
A 'Christmas asteroid' will pass by on December 15
An asteroid, smaller than the Statue of Liberty, is headed toward Earth and the ESA has announced a challenge to spot this "Christmas asteroid."
Hubble telescope snaps a "colossal ring" formed by interacting galaxies
A new image captured by the Hubble Space Telescope has revealed an unusual pair of merging galaxies called Arp-Madore 417-391, which lies 670 million light-years away.
British Paralympian John McFall selected as ESA's first differently-abled astronaut
John McFall, a British Paralympian, has been selected by the European Space Agency (ESA) for a special training program and could become the first differently-abled person to go into space.
How NASA plans to bring back samples from Mars?
NASA and ESA are hard at work to bring back rock and soil samples from Mars by 2030. This is the first time that samples will be brought back from another planet.