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MTG-I2 loaded onto MN Toucan at Nice
3+ hour, 50+ min ago (191+ words) The Meteosat Third Generation-Imager2 (MTG-I2) satellite has set out on its journey from France to French Guiana, departing yesterday from Nice harbour. The satellite, together with support equipment needed on the ground before launch, will be travelling through the Mediterranean…...
MTG-I2 embarks on journey to Europe's Spaceport
3+ hour, 52+ min ago (191+ words) The Meteosat Third Generation-Imager2 (MTG-I2) satellite has set out on its journey from France to French Guiana, departing yesterday from Nice harbour. The satellite, together with support equipment needed on the ground before launch, will be travelling through the Mediterranean…...
Stay space chemical compliant in the EU
1+ week, 7+ hour ago (317+ words) The European Space Agency (ESA) is Europe's gateway to space. Its mission is to shape the development of Europe's space capability and ensure that investment in space continues to deliver benefits to the citizens of Europe and the world. Discover…...
Mathematical modelling for strategic decision-making in the future space economy
1+ week, 3+ hour ago (289+ words) As space becomes more commercially active, the main challenge is not only technical. It is also strategic: how do we encourage many independent actors to make choices that keep the orbital environment safe, usable, and economically valuable over the long…...
ESA and CNES renew their commitment to Europe's Spaceport
1+ week, 3+ day ago (226+ words) On 30 April European Space Agency Director of Space Transportation G'raldine Naja, and Director of the Guiana Space Centre at CNES, Philippe Lier, signed a contract for the continued operation of Europe's Spaceport. G'raldine Naja said "This contract is not just…...
ESA - Space for Kids - Can there be another Earth
2+ week, 15+ hour ago (504+ words) We know that there are eight planets in our Solar System, but did you know that astronomers have discovered thousands of planets beyond our Solar System? These are called extra-solar planets, or exoplanets for short." Yet out of all these…...
The young minds space-proofing ESA's missions
2+ week, 1+ day ago (1036+ words) Vacuum, extreme temperatures and aggressive radiation " engineers designing spacecraft need to be able to rely on materials that can resist such harsh conditions. In ESA's Materials, Environments and Contamination Control Section, research fellows, ESA Graduate Trainees (EGTs), National Trainees and…...
Discussions on use of Earth observation data at Stat EO26
2+ week, 5+ day ago (255+ words) The European Space Agency (ESA) is Europe's gateway to space. Its mission is to shape the development of Europe's space capability and ensure that investment in space continues to deliver benefits to the citizens of Europe and the world. Discover…...
ESA-backed space debris exhibition returns to London
2+ week, 6+ day ago (271+ words) A breathtaking set of images highlighting the challenges posed by the countless human-made fragments circling Earth is on display at the Royal Astronomical Society in London. "Our Fragile Space advocates the need to address this pressing issue for the benefit…...
Earth observation data for the policymaking of tomorrow
2+ week, 6+ day ago (211+ words) How can Earth observation data play a more central role in guiding future decisions on the environment? This was one of the questions asked at an ESA-hosted event that brought together leaders from Earth observation science with the global statistics…...