Paxi and the European Space Agency
Tuesday, 23 June 2026 14:00
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English: Paxi and the European Space Agency
Did you know that space affects your life every single day? Join Paxi to discover all the ways the European Space Agency (ESA) makes life on Earth better every day and explores space, from the satellites above your head to missions looking deep into the universe. Paxi also shares ways you can be a part of Europe's space team.
Greek: Ο Πάξι και ο Ευρωπαϊκός Οργανισμός Διαστήματος
Γνωρίζατε ότι το διάστημα επηρεάζει τη ζωή σας κάθε μέρα; Γίνετε μέλος του Paxi για να ανακαλύψετε όλους τους τρόπους με τους οποίους ο Ευρωπαϊκός Οργανισμός Διαστήματος (ESA)
Open opportunities with ESA Navigation
Tuesday, 23 June 2026 13:04
The European Space Agency (ESA) leads the design, development, qualification and R&D of flagship EU Space programmes Galileo and EGNOS. It also implements satellite navigation programmes focused on innovation, competitiveness and in-orbit demonstrations, with ESA optional programmes NAVISP, FutureNAV, Celeste (LEO-PNT), Genesis and Moonlight.
Do you want to join us in shaping the future of European satellite navigation? From contracts, workshops and industry events to education activities, discover below all the ways you can engage with ESA Navigation, whether you are an European citizen, independent professional or a student.
Loft Orbital to test AI models on spacecraft for Earth observation
Tuesday, 23 June 2026 12:00
Loft Orbital is working with NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory to test the use of artificial intelligence on spacecraft to improve Earth science monitoring.
Satellogic partners with SynMax to build intelligence services around upcoming Merlin constellation
Tuesday, 23 June 2026 11:00
Companies are looking to fill demand from defense and intelligence agencies for persistent surveillance rather than one-off imagery purchases.
China appears to be developing 7-meter-diameter reusable rockets
Tuesday, 23 June 2026 09:07
A state-funded tender for tank tooling, a delivered stainless steel forging and launch pad planning suggest that China is developing 7-meter-diameter reusable rockets.
Report: U.S. needs framework for responding to hostile acts in space
Tuesday, 23 June 2026 09:00
Mitchell Institute workshop participants found little consensus on where competition ends and conflict begins as China expands counterspace capabilities
NASA and Boeing still uncertain about when Starliner will return to flight
Tuesday, 23 June 2026 00:48
NASA’s safety advisers say that while the agency and Boeing make progress in addressing problems with the CST-100 Starliner, it could be up to a year before it flies again.
Trump executive order directs NASA to plan quantum space applications
Monday, 22 June 2026 20:37
Rocket Lab launches satellite for U.S. Space Force Victus Haze responsive space exercise
Monday, 22 June 2026 19:58
The mission pairs Rocket Lab spacecraft with a True Anomaly vehicle in orbit to demonstrate rapid threat characterization and rendezvous operations
Chinese spaceplane releases object into orbit, according to commercial space surveillance
Monday, 22 June 2026 16:42
Webb finds clues to ancient origin of Comet 3I/ATLAS
Monday, 22 June 2026 14:00
The third identified interstellar comet in human history has a surprising chemical makeup, raising questions as to how common, or unusual, conditions in our own Solar System may be.
MTG captures Earth at June solstice
Monday, 22 June 2026 13:34
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This image of Earth, with the day-night terminator line clearly visible, was captured by the Meteosat Third Generation (MTG) mission America is about to cede Africa’s space industry to China, and nobody’s talking about it.
Monday, 22 June 2026 12:00
Astroscale raises funding to support growth strategy
Monday, 22 June 2026 11:13
Satellite servicing company Astroscale is working to transition from technology demonstrations to a regular series of missions, bolstered by a recent capital infusion.
ESA Open Days 2026 are coming: mark your calendar!
Monday, 22 June 2026 07:54
The ESA Open Days season is almost here and our teams across our establishments in Europe are already gearing up, preparing to give thousands of visitors a truly special experience.

