ESA has awarded a major contract to The Exploration Company to develop the Nyx autonomous cargo capsule, boosting Europe’s space logistics capabilities. The European Space Agency (ESA) has finalized a pivotal service contract with The Exploration...

the journey to the surface. As launch frequency continues to climb, the volume of falling debris is following suit. Citing ESA data, Space.com notes that the casualty risk from reentering upper stages reached roughly 4% in 2024, doubling the figures...

operational roster, boosting the constellation’s redundancy and signal availability, according to the European Space Agency (ESA). The addition reinforces the network that underpins billions of devices worldwide and supports a growing spectrum of...

ESA’s BepiColombo mission reaches a critical milestone as the spacecraft prepares for its next series of maneuvers in orbit around Mercury. The BepiColombo mission, a joint venture led by the European Space Agency (ESA), is entering a pivotal stage as...

south pole, the mission marks the first time a European-led rover will traverse the lunar surface. The European Space Agency (ESA) has solidified this ambition by awarding a €65 million contract to ispace-EUROPE, covering the end-to-end development,...

map the elevations of ridges, plateaus and hills surrounding the spider sites. Perspective view of Mars’s Inca City. Credit: ESA/DLR/FU Berlin The ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter, a second ESA mission, focused on the fine‑scale tendril‑shaped channels beneath...

A stunning new global map from the ESA reveals Mars is far more complex than its iconic red surface suggests, unveiling hidden secrets of the planet. Two decades of orbital observation have culminated in an unprecedented visual record of the Red...

ESA greenlights a CubeSat to attempt the first autonomous landing on asteroid Apophis before its close Earth flyby. The European Space Agency has moved forward with one of its most daring planetary‑defence projects by signing a contract for Don...

ESA’s Euclid spots 31 ancient quasars, including the oldest yet, revealing the universe’s first 670 million years. The European Space Agency’s Euclid telescope has uncovered a set of 31 quasars that formed when the cosmos was only about 670 million...

unprecedented look at how solar disturbances shape our atmosphere. This achievement, announced by the European Space Agency (ESA), occurred during the testing phase of the mission, shortly after the activation of the craft’s onboard imaging equipment....

that the surface is a mosaic of volcanic materials, shifting dust, and seasonal ice deposits. An Unforeseen Spectrum of Color ESA researchers note that the unique violet and rose tones observed at Thyles Rupes are not the signature of a single pigment....

ESA’s new FastNav technology could revolutionise lunar exploration, allowing rovers to traverse the Moon’s hazardous surface faster and more safely than ever. Autonomous Navigation Breakthrough Could Boost Lunar Exploration Speeds Future lunar...

remodel the planet’s landscape. A detailed view of ancient dunes carved by martian winds in Kaiser Crater. Credit: ESA/DLR/FU Berlin Within the crater, some dunes stand alone while others merge into an extensive field that stretches for several...

ESA has launched two new satellites to enhance global monitoring of Earth’s ecosystems, oceans, and climate systems, providing vital data for our planet. The European Space Agency (ESA) has successfully expanded its orbital monitoring capabilities with...

of light rather than a resolved body. On 13 April 2029, Apophis will pass less than 32 000 km from Earth’s surface. Credit: ESA-Science Office CC BY 4.0 INT The asteroid, officially designated 99942 Apophis, was first spotted at Kitt Peak National...

dazzling stellar nursery, giving astronomers fresh insights into how stars shape cosmic evolution. The European Space Agency (ESA) has unveiled a fresh James Webb Space Telescope image that captures a tightly packed stellar region, offering an...

ESA’s Proba‑3 pair generated an artificial solar eclipse in orbit, just hours before the Moon’s total eclipse blanketed parts of Europe. On the morning of 12 August 2026, ESA’s Proba‑3 mission generated an artificial solar eclipse at an altitude of...

ESA’s Plato mission clears crucial electronics tests, moving its hunt for Earth‑like exoplanets nearer to launch. The European Space Agency’s (ESA) Plato space observatory has cleared a demanding series of pre‑launch electronics examinations, bringing...

from a weak westward drift to a strong eastward surge. This image shows the flow of Earth’s outer molten in 1999. Credit: ESA (data source: Madsen et al, 2026) The authors emphasize that the 2010 event represents a regional alteration rather than a...

geometric structures occupy the planet’s two hemispheres. A decagon-shaped feature in Saturn’s southern atmosphere. Credit: ESA/Hubble Lead author Agustín Sánchez-Lavega, a physicist at Spain’s Bilbao School of Engineering, noted that there is no...