The picture was taken from the top of the LSS after the chamber was reopened. It gives us a direct view of Plato’s 26 ultrasensitive cameras. These are the special
The picture was taken from the top of the LSS after the chamber was reopened. It gives us a direct view of Plato’s 26 ultrasensitive cameras. These are the special
Planetary exploration is characterized by unknowns, which are both the primary reason and challenge for exploration. (a) The active nitrogen geysers on Triton, the largest moon of Neptune and likely
Applications 24/04/2026 32 views 0 likes As sea ice continues to succumb to the climate crisis, measuring its decline with precision has never been more urgent. To meet this challenge,
This Copernicus Sentinel-2 image highlights a distinctive cloud formation north of the Canary Islands of Tenerife and La Gomera. Zoom in or click on the circles to explore this image
Science & Exploration 23/04/2026 321 views 6 likes The European-Chinese Smile mission is due to launch on Tuesday 19 May 2026, at 05:52 CEST / 04:52 BST / 00:52 local
After an intense few weeks the crew took time to celebrate together with a shared meal proposed by ESA astronaut Sophie Adenot. It’s a long‑standing tradition: each ESA astronaut works
Science & Exploration 23/04/2026 223 views 0 likes The European Space Agency Plato mission has successfully completed a series of tough tests under space‑like conditions. With this accomplishment, the spacecraft
Enabling & Support 22/04/2026 571 views 9 likes In brief The first full-size test model of the European Space Agency’s reusable spacecraft Space Rider is complete The model was finalised
English From 13 to 17 April, ESA’s Centre for Earth Observation in Frascati, ESRIN, hosted the 2026 edition of ESA School Days, welcoming students from across Italy for a week
Applications 22/04/2026 47 views 0 likes Happy Earth Day, 22 April – a global call to act and protect our planet. At the European Space Agency, that action begins in






