National security doesn’t need more maps or imagery; it needs measurement
Monday, 10 August 2026 12:00
Tank problem delays first RFA launch
Monday, 10 August 2026 11:17
The majority owner of Rocket Factory Augsburg is still confident the company will conduct its first orbital launch attempt this year despite a setback in testing.
Astrolight, ATMOS Space Cargo eye first in-flight laser link between reentry vehicle, satellite
Monday, 10 August 2026 11:00
How ESA mimics and models the 2026 total solar eclipse
Monday, 10 August 2026 10:59
On 12 August 2026, parts of Europe will experience a total solar eclipse. With the Sun's bright disc covered, its surrounding atmosphere – the solar corona – will become visible to the naked eye. Unfortunately, total solar eclipses are rare and last at most a few minutes, giving scientists little time to study the Sun’s enigmatic halo.
This is why ESA developed missions that create eclipses artificially, and why experts use computer models to create digital simulations. So how do we do it, and why is it important?
Ground Control to Galileo Second Generation
Monday, 10 August 2026 10:05
On 3 July 2026, an invisible signal travelled across Europe. From Oberpfaffenhofen, Germany, to Rome, Italy, the signal connected the Galileo Ground Control Centre to a Galileo Second Generation satellite for the first time, marking a major step forward in the programme’s marathon of compatibility tests.
Katalyst Space makes progress in restoring control of Swift servicing spacecraft
Sunday, 09 August 2026 23:55
The company that developed a spacecraft to boost the orbit of a NASA observatory says it is making progress in recovering from its own spacecraft’s problems.
Northrop Grumman, Canadian Space Agency repurpose their Gateway projects
Saturday, 08 August 2026 16:45
Northrop Grumman and the Canadian Space Agency will adapt what they had been working on for NASA’s lunar Gateway into applications for a planned lunar base, albeit with few specifics.
Senate installs new chiefs for U.S. military space acquisition, spy satellites
Friday, 07 August 2026 20:03
Erich Hernandez-Baquero will take over military space acquisition; Roger Mason will lead the National Reconnaissance Office
FCC Space Bureau deputy takes the reins amid licensing overhaul
Friday, 07 August 2026 16:54
The FCC is turning to Space Bureau deputy chief Jennifer Gilsenan to keep its satellite regulatory overhaul moving as Jay Schwarz prepares to retire as its chief later this month.
Join us live and enjoy the total solar eclipse!
Friday, 07 August 2026 13:00
Video:
00:01:44
[English] On 12 August 2026, Europe will witness one of nature’s most spectacular events: a total solar eclipse starting at 19:30 CEST.
As the Moon’s shadow sweeps across Spain, join the European Space Agency live from Observatorio Astrofísico de Javalambre where Dame Dr. Maggie Aderin and ESA scientists will fill you in on everything you need to know about the eclipse and reveal the science behind the spectacle.
Are you watching from Spain? Join ESA in León at Palacio de Congresos y Exposiciones de León for a day of science, hands-on activities and safe eclipse viewing.
Whether you're under the
Week in images: 03-07 August 2026
Friday, 07 August 2026 12:10
Week in images: 03-07 August 2026
Discover our week through the lens
U.S. Senate confirms Schiess to lead Space Force
Friday, 07 August 2026 11:42
New chief takes command as the Space Force prepares for rapid growth, acquisition reforms and Golden Dome
Europe increases size and cost of IRIS² constellation
Friday, 07 August 2026 10:51
The European Commission has reached an agreement with an industrial consortium to proceed with a secure connectivity constellation, increasing the number of satellites as well as its cost.
Danube’s waters fall to record lows
Friday, 07 August 2026 10:40
Image:
These Copernicus Sentinel-2 images over the Danube north of Budapest show how the river’s level has fallen to a record low in Hungary due to a severe drought in central Europe. IRIS² reinforced and accelerated as implementation advances
Friday, 07 August 2026 08:27
On 7 August, the European Commission and the SpaceRISE consortium concluded negotiations and signed an implementation agreement to roll out IRIS², the European Union’s new flagship satellite constellation. The agreement, among other things, adds 66 satellites into low Earth orbit to the programme, bringing the main constellation to 348 satellites, and moving it from planning to full-scale deployment with the support of the European Space Agency (ESA).