European Lunar Crane Ready to Lighten Argonaut Landers’ Load
ESA’s Loader crane can lift 1 tonne on the Moon, moving payloads up to six metres from Argonaut landers and easing lunar infrastructure setup.
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Inside ESA’s Industry Space Days 2026: What the Photos Reveal
A look at ESA's Industry Space Days 2026 through official photos, explaining the event’s role, participants, and what it means for Europe’s space sector.
Solar Orbiter pins down the Sun‑born source of magnetic switchbacks
Solar Orbiter traced magnetic switchbacks back to the Sun, confirming interchange reconnection and shedding light on solar wind formation.
SMILE’s First Science Data: How a Joint European‑Chinese Mission Will Track Solar‑Wind Impacts on Earth
SMILE begins science operations, deploying X‑ray, UV, magnetometer and ion instruments to study how solar wind shapes Earth’s magnetic environment.
Mars Welcomes 2026: The 38th Martian Year Begins
On 30 September 2026 Mars starts its 38th year, marking a new Martian calendar milestone and its implications for exploration.
BepiColombo Reaches Mercury: How You Can Celebrate the Arrival
BepiColombo’s Mercury arrival is here – learn the mission’s journey, the science stakes, and how to win a trip to ESA’s celebration.
ESA’s Industry Space Days 2026 Sets Record Attendance, What It Means for Europe’s Space Sector
ESA’s Industry Space Days 2026 attracted a record 3,100 participants. Learn how the surge in attendance impacts European space companies, especially SMEs.
Europe’s August 12, 2026 Total Solar Eclipse: Live from Javalambre Observatory
ESA broadcast the August 12, 2026 total solar eclipse from Spain’s Javalambre Observatory, highlighting the science and public impact of the event.
PLATO’s electronics cleared for space: what the test means
ESA confirms PLATO’s electronics passed electromagnetic compatibility tests, clearing the final hurdle before its March 2027 launch.
How Proba‑3’s Hidden Spacecraft Turns Earth Into a Test Bed for Formation Flying
ESA’s Proba‑3 shows its occulter spacecraft in a split‑view Earth photo, revealing how formation‑flying works and what it means for future missions.