
Copernical Team
India's Sun probe reaches solar orbit

Researchers reveal true colors of Neptune, Uranus

Navajo Nation opposes plans to send human remains to the moon

Rocket carrying American lunar lander arrives at launchpad

SpaceX sues to stop US hearing over fired workers

XRISM's first views signal shake-up for X-ray astronomy

Invisible to our eyes, X-rays emitted by the hot gas that fills much of the Universe can shed light on many cosmic mysteries. The 'first light' observations of this gas by JAXA’s X-Ray Imaging and Spectroscopy Mission (XRISM) are now ready. They demonstrate that the mission will play a big role in unveiling the evolution of the Universe and the structure of spacetime.
So near, or so far?

2024: a year of launches

As 2024 kicks into gear, we invite you to look ahead with ESA and see what awaits us in the coming 12 months.
After Ariane 5’s retirement in 2023, Europe’s new and versatile heavy-duty launcher Ariane 6 will continue the Ariane legacy of excellence and reliability. After years of development and construction,Ariane 6 will be ready for its first flight from Europe’s Spaceport in Kourou.
In 2024, we’ll see a return-to-flight for Vega-C. Vega-C will continue to provide Europe with its own affordable lightweight launcher. Together both projects guarantee Europe’s independent access to space.
We also continue to collaborate internationally with NASA on the Artemis lunar programme. This
The Challenge of Joint Space Operations

'Explosive' Quadrantids meteor shower heading into peak
