A European demonstrator of a reusable THEMIS rocket has arrived at the Esrange Space Centre in Sweden after a 3,000km journey. This key step, carried out by ESA in collaboration with ArianeGroup, precedes a series of rigorous tests, including Prometheus engine static ignition and the first hop flights.
ESA astronaut Sophie Adenot carries a touch of France to the International Space Station. In collaboration with the world's most award-winning chef Anne-Sophie Pic, a special “bonus” menu was developed for the εpsilon mission, combining high gastronomy with extreme space conditions to boost the crew's morale.
NASA's SPHEREx mission has begun producing a comprehensive map of the sky in 102 infrared colors. This telescope explores the echoes of the Big Bang by creating a 3D map of galaxies and searching for water ice and organic molecules, key ingredients for life, all of which are publicly available to scientists around the world.
The successful launch of the MTG-S1 satellite and the Copernicus Sentinel-4 instrument opens a new chapter in Earth's atmosphere observation. These advanced missions, located in geostationary orbit, will provide key data to more accurately predict severe storms and closely monitor air pollution levels across Europe and North Africa, taking a significant step in protecting life and the environment.
The new third-generation Meteosat MTG-S1 satellite, with the revolutionary Copernicus Sentinel-4 instrument, is ready for launch from Cape Canaveral. This mission of the European Space Agency (ESA) brings a milestone in monitoring extreme weather conditions and air quality, providing temperature, humidity and pollutant data over Europe with unprecedented precision.
The European Space Agency (ESA) has launched the SysNova challenge in search of groundbreaking mission concepts. The goal is to harness disruptive technologies such as artificial intelligence, quantum and neuromorphic computing to overcome the limitations of existing satellites and transform Earth observation into concrete action.