Exotic spaceplanes that failed to take off
With their thrilling sci-fi aesthetics, spaceplanes are an attractive alternative to rockets. They are attractive in practical ways,…
ESA Cancels Call to Procure Commercial Cargo Services to the ISS
Credit: NASA / ESA / T. Pesquet The European Space Agency has cancelled a call for proposals to…
The Webb telescope spots a supernova from 13 billion years ago
The James Webb Space Telescope and other international observatories have spotted a 13-billion-year-old supernova. On Tuesday, the European…
Over €900 Million Committed to European Launcher Challenge
Credit: Isar Aerospace / Rocket Factory Augsburg / PLD Space / MaiaSpace / Orbex / European Spaceflight The…
ESA governments, including Germany, back Iris2 tech investment funding at ESA ministerial
BREMEN, Germany — European Space Agency (ESA) governments have agreed to support the agency’s continued contributions to the…
European Spacesuit to be Tested Aboard ISS in 2026
During her mission to the International Space Station (ISS) in 2026, French astronaut Sophie Adenot will be tasked…
The Netherlands Commits to “Maintain” ESA Contribution Levels Through 2028
Credit: ESA The Dutch government has decided to contribute €344.3 million to European Space Agency (ESA) over the…
Not Spiral. Not Elliptical. So What Exactly Is This Galaxy?
NGC 2775 blurs the line between spiral and elliptical galaxies, leaving astronomers debating its true identity. Hubble’s latest…
Scientists Finally Solve the Mystery of the Sun’s Fastest Particles
ESA’s Solar Orbiter revealed how the Sun launches two distinct streams of high-energy electrons, solving a key mystery…
With China, European Space Agency leaves politics to governments
The European Space Agency (ESA) has a comprehensive internal system in place to ensure that its collaboration with…