Here’s what the James Webb Space Telescope will study in its first year
James Webb will investigate how stars are formed, research bodies within our solar system, and even search for the earliest galaxies in the universe.
This tiny, round probe could explore caves on the moon
Most exploration of the moon focuses on its surface, but a trio of missions proposed to ESA would head below ground to explore the subterranean lunar world.
Watch this astronaut prepare for his stay at the International Space Station
Astronaut Matthias Maurer will soon be taking his first space trip, flying to the ISS aboard SpaceX’s Crew Dragon capsule. Here’s how his training is going.
NASA and ESA’s new sea level satellite sends back its first readings
A satellite recently launched by NASA and ESA has sent back its first data on sea levels, beginning a new era of more accurate measurements of sea level rise.
Browse hundreds of images of Mars captured by ESA’s Mars Express webcam
If you’ve ever wanted to get a close-up look at Mars, the European Space Agency (ESA) has just released a treasure trove of images.
How Earth’s spacefaring nations are teaming up to build an asteroid defense system
If there’s one thing that all of the world’s governments can agree on, it’s that we need a plan to avoid an Armageddon-level asteroid catastrophe
Got a bright idea for a space mission? European Space Agency wants to hear it
If there’s an area of space you’ve always dreaming of exploring, now is your chance: The European Space Agency is inviting proposals for future space missions.
Arianespace takes on SpaceX and Rocket Lab in satellite rideshare biz
Look out, SpaceX — Arianespace is now in the satellite rideshare game
Europe launches Ariane 5 rocket for first time since pandemic started
It carried a life-extension satellite to keep satellites in operation for longer
Space agencies’ online dashboard shows lockdown effects on Earth
The effects have been so dramatic that they can be seen from space