ATV-4 in 3D

ATV-4 in 3D

17-06-2013 02:22 PM CEST

Front row seats: watch in 3D ATV Albert Einstein released into space as never seen before

Final command: Herschel ends operations as orbiting testbed

Final command: Herschel ends operations as orbiting testbed

17-06-2013 09:25 AM CEST

With the exhaustion of its helium coolant, Herschel's science mission ended on 29 April. 

But the stalwart satellite continued providing value to the end, serving as an orbiting testbed for control techniques that can't normally be tested in flight.

Europe’s space hub to open its doors on 6 October

Europe's space hub to open its doors on 6 October

17-06-2013 08:55 AM CEST

From the latest space ferry to the very first Alphasat, Europe has never been more active in space, with a crowded manifest of ESA launches across the rest of the year. 

But where are all these varied missions born? See for yourself this October, as ESA's ESTEC research and technology centre opens its doors to the public.

Titanic Sea

Titanic Sea

17-06-2013 09:22 AM CEST

Space science image of the week: Ligeia Mare, the second largest known sea on Saturn's moon Titan.

European Space Agency YouTube Update

ATV-4 docking sequence

16-06-2013 04:25 PM CEST

ESA's fourth Automated Transfer Vehicle, Albert Einstein, completed a flawless rendezvous with the International Space Station on 15 June when it docked smoothly with orbital outpost at 14:07 GMT (16:07 CEST). 

ESA's fourth Automated Transfer Vehicle, ATV Albert Einstein, has conducted an autonomous docking with the International Space Station. The vessel is delivering scientific experiments, vital supplies and fuel to the astronauts. 

The 20-tonne vessel navigated itself using GPS signals and, in the final 250m before contact, via laser signals reflected from the aft end of the Zvezda ISS module.

Valentina: 50 years of women in Space

Valentina

16-06-2013 10:06 AM CEST

Fifty years of women in space.

Europe’s largest spaceship reaches its orbital port

Europe's largest spaceship reaches its orbital port

15-06-2013 04:13 PM CEST

ESA's fourth Automated Transfer Vehicle, Albert Einstein, completed a flawless rendezvous with the International Space Station on 15 June when it docked smoothly with orbital outpost at 14:07 GMT (16:07 CEST).