European Space Agency YouTube Update

ATV-4 Release in 3D

17-06-2013 07:20 PM CEST

ATV-4 release sequence in 3D taken from ESA's ATV-4 launch recorded with the Sterex experiment.

These images provide a stunning view of Europe's cargo vessel ATV separating from its Ariane 5 launcher and being released into free flight.
 

The video system was developed by Kayser-Threde GmbH for ESA and DLR and integrated on Ariane by Astrium GmbH. Usage for ATV-4 was financed by DLR and ESA and supported by Arianespace and CNES. 

Copyright: ESA / DLR-BMWi 2013

Live Webcast Science Day: Highlights of 10 years of European Mars research

Live Webcast Science Day: Highlights of 10 years of European Mars research

27-05-2013 04:00 PM CEST

We go live on Wednesday, 05 June, from 20 clock to the public "Science Day" at the Central Station in Darmstadt.

Leading experts from ESA, DLR and Astrium present the highlights of Europe's first comprehensive mission to the Red Planet Mars Express. From 23 clock, we show in the web-cast live TV transmission from the start of the ATV space transporter "Albert Einstein" at the International Space Station.

Space interested are also welcome to attend the public meeting in the Central Station in Darmstadt.

Doors open since 19 clock.

"A certain amount of stress is necessary"

"A certain amount of stress is necessary"

27-05-2013 04:44 PM CEST

On 28 May 2013 begins for the Italian ESA astronaut Luca Parmitano its mission "Volare" with the launch of the Russian cosmodrome in Baikonur. 

For six months, the ISS is then his job and his home. He is one of ESA's astronaut class of 2009, who graduated his first complete basic training at the European Astronaut Centre (ESA / EAC) on the premises of DLR in Cologne. 

In an interview with Manuela Brown from the DLR Luca Parmitano reported the challenges that he seeks in his profession - and enjoy.