Friday, October 14th, 2011
The subtropical Canary Islands off Africa’s west coast are pictured in this Envisat image. The Canary Islands’ favourable climate and beaches attract over 12 million visitors per year. Perhaps some beach-goers were on those aircraft that left the multiple contrails over the dark blue water to the north.Because the archipelago is far away from areas with
Tuesday, October 11th, 2011
Galileo will use the most accurate atomic clock in space to provide the most accurate positioning services. In fact time is the key for satellite navigation systems. The launch of the first pair of Galileo satellites, set for October 20, will open the road for Europe’s satellite navigation programme. Another In-orbit Validation pair will be lofted
Thursday, October 6th, 2011
The first Soyuz flight from Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana will carry the first two satellites of Europe’s Galileo navigation system into orbit is scheduled for 20 October. Follow the launch preparations on our new ‘launch special’. Read More
Wednesday, October 5th, 2011
The powerful influence of the Sun and the nature of the mysterious ‘dark energy’ motivate ESA’s next two science missions. Solar Orbiter and Euclid were selected today by ESA’s Science Programme Committee for implementation, with launches planned for 2017 and 2019.
Monday, October 3rd, 2011
Future Earth observation scientists: learn about using satellite data for science and applications development. An ESA series of advanced thematic training courses in remote sensing applications was held in Krakow, Poland last month. Those who were not able to attend can now watch the video replays of the presentations and discussions.The course aimed to train the
Saturday, October 1st, 2011
At the end of October a Soyuz will be launched from Europe’s Space Port in French Guiana for the first time, carrying into orbit the first pair of so-called IOV satellites. IOV stand for In-Orbit Validation: it’s the phase when the Galileo system will be assessed through tests using the operations of two experimental satellites
Friday, September 30th, 2011
Wearing an antenna – without anyone knowing – is making a splash in the world of search and rescue. ESA has provided research and development guidance to Finnish company Patria, with the help of Tampere University of Technology, in designing a search and rescue radio antenna that can be sewn into a life vest.
Friday, September 30th, 2011
The 8th International Weather Forum is set to open in Paris, France. The five-day event offers exhibitions and educational workshops to visitors on the subjects of weather and climate, energy, environment, water and space. Read More
Tuesday, September 27th, 2011
Everything must come to an end – including satellites. After 16 years of loyal service observing Earth, the ERS-2 satellite has retired. This edition of Space tells the life story of the venerable satellite. Read More
Sunday, September 25th, 2011
This evening, an Ariane 5 launcher lifted off from Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana on its mission to place two telecommunications satellites, Arabsat-5C and SES-2, into their planned transfer orbits. Liftoff of flight VA204, the 60th Ariane 5 mission, came at 23:38 CEST (21:38 GMT; 18:38 French Guiana). The target injection orbit had a perigee altitude
