Find out why the launch of the first two satellites of the Celeste mission is an important step for Europe, Galileo and future navigation services. We provide an overview of ESA’s goals, the role of low Earth orbit and the possible benefits for transport, security, telecommunications and everyday digital systems.
Find out why ESA’s Celeste project marks an important step for European satellite navigation. We bring an overview of the launch of the first satellites, the role of the Galileo system and the possibilities that navigation from low Earth orbit could bring to transport, security and digital services.
Find out what the final tests of the MTG-I2 satellite mean for European weather forecasts, storm monitoring and early warning of dangerous weather phenomena. We bring an overview of the role of ESA, EUMETSAT and the new instruments that should improve meteorological monitoring from space.
Find out how the European service module will enable the Artemis II mission, the first astronaut flight around the Moon since the Apollo program. We bring an overview of ESA’s role, Orion’s key systems, the planned flight in April 2026, and the broader importance of Europe’s contribution to the new era of space exploration.
Learn how the XRISM mission solved one of the best-known astronomical puzzles after more than 50 years. We present an overview of the discovery about the star gamma-Cas, its invisible companion, and the X-ray radiation that confused scientists for decades.
Find out why the SMILE mission is important for understanding the Sun’s influence on Earth. We bring an overview of the fuelling, the planned launch on the Vega-C rocket, the special orbit and the scientific goals of the European-Chinese satellite that will investigate the magnetosphere, the aurora and space weather.