The NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope has provided a dramatic and colourful close-up look at one of the most boisterous stars in our galaxy, weaving a huge spiral pattern among the stars. Hubble's images capturing its details and its evolution are featured by a unique timelapse video.

Today, during the 75th International Astronautical Congress taking place in Milan, Italy, ESA signed the extension of contracts with Argotec and Thales Alenia Space Italia (TASI) for the production of the second batch of IRIDE satellites – a future Earth observation constellation designed to monitor environmental changes and support critical services in Italy.

ESA spends over 5 billion euros annually on procurement, relying on robust, high precision engineering as well as innovative ideas for its space missions, where the quality of ESA suppliers is paramount. ESA recently presented three space companies with prestigious awards for excellence and innovation.

Paris, France (SPX) Oct 16, 2024
span class="NL"> a href="http://www.dorbit.space" class="highlight">D-Orbit i /a> br> /span> ESA is advancing space sustainability through its inaugural in-orbit servicing mission, RISE. The agency has signed a euro 119 million contract with D-Orbit, acting as the co-funding prime contractor, to lead this initiative. The RISE mission will demonstrate the capability to safely rendezvous,

Paris, France (SPX) Oct 16, 2024
The issue of space debris is a challenge that demands a coordinated international response. In a significant development, New Zealand and Mexico became the first non-European nations to sign the Zero Debris Charter, underscoring the growing global commitment to enhancing space safety and sustainability. "The Zero Debris Charter signals Europe's unwavering commitment to be a world leader in