Copernical Team
ESA and Poland to establish a new civil security and resilience centre in Warsaw
The European Space Agency (ESA) and the Republic of Poland have announced that a new ESA centre focusing on civil security and resilience will be located in Warsaw, supporting the efficient and coordinated development of European capabilities in these strategically important fields.
ESA releases 2026 Space Economy Report
The European Space Agency’s (ESA) newly released Space Economy Report gives a comprehensive overview of the latest developments shaping Europe's space sector.
MTG-S1 enters service for weather forecasting
One year after launch, the first Meteosat Third Generation Sounder satellite, MTG-S1, has completed commissioning with flying colours, been placed in its operational position in geostationary orbit and is now delivering vital data to strengthen weather forecasting across Europe.
AMAT: charting ESA’s path through the Solar System
Every space mission starts with a question: how do we get there? At ESA, Advanced Mission Analysis Tools (AMAT) is helping mission analysts answer it, providing a modern, flexible environment for designing complex trajectories from Earth orbit to deep space.
ESA welcomes new UK space and defence gateway
His Majesty King Charles III visited the UK’s largest space cluster on 10 July to launch a new initiative designed to shape the future of the space and defence economy.
Revisit the Earth Explorer 12 User Consultation Meeting
Revisit the Earth Explorer 12 User Consultation Meeting
Held on 7–8 July 2026 in Tallinn, Estonia
Week in images: 06-10 July 2026
Week in images: 06-10 July 2026
Discover our week through the lens
8 things to know about this year’s solar eclipse
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From the path of totality and the spectacular Baily's beads to why this eclipse will be especially beautiful at sunset, discover what makes the 12 August 2026 total solar eclipse so special.
Featuring ESA Reserve Astronaut Sara García Alonso and ESA Astronaut Candidate Pablo Álvarez Fernández.
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Aquí presentamos 9 cosas que debes saber sobre el eclipse solar total de este año.
Desde la franja de totalidad y las espectaculares perlas de Baily hasta qué hará este eclipse aún más especial al atardecer, descubre por qué el eclipse solar total del 12 de Agosto 2026 será tan único!
Con Sara García Alonso,
Training while flying: Inside BepiColombo's arrival simulations
Introducing OpSTAR
ESA’s OpSTAR (Optical Synchronised Time And Ranging) In-Orbit Demonstrator mission will showcase how optical technologies can reshape the architecture of satellite navigation, enable greater accuracy and strengthen resilience against threats such as jamming and spoofing.

