ESA Space News

  • Sophie Adenot's mid-mission highlights
    on June 18, 2026 at 3:15 pm

    Video: 00:02:03 Sophie is halfway through the εpsilon mission onboard the ISS, and she has already accomplished so much. Between hundreds of hours of scientific research and thousands of photographs taken from space, she has taken the time to share many unforgettable moments with us — inspiring millions along the way on social media.

  • 347th ESA Council: Media information session
    on June 17, 2026 at 3:00 pm

    Video: 00:49:43 Watch the replay of the media information session where ESA Director General Josef Aschbacher and outgoing ESA Council Chair Renato Krpoun provide an update on the main outcomes of the 347th ESA Council meeting, held at ESA Headquarters in Paris on 16–17 June 2026.

  • Ariane 6 launches with more powerful boosters: a new record for Europe
    on June 17, 2026 at 1:50 pm
  • ESA Council appoints two new directors
    on June 17, 2026 at 9:44 am

    The European Space Agency Council has approved the appointment of two new directors: Christine Klein as Director of Controlling, Finance and Operational Procurement, and Jean-Luc Trullemans as Director of Strategy, Legal and External Affairs.

  • ESA Impact: a look at ESA’s spring milestones
    on June 17, 2026 at 9:24 am

    ESA Impact: a look at ESA’s spring milestones

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