Arianespace is poised to make history with the inaugural launch of its most powerful Ariane 6 rocket variant, the Ariane 64, set for February 12th at 16:45 UTC. This launch will take place at the Guiana Space Centre in Kourou, French Guiana, during a 28-minute launch window. The Ariane 64, equipped with four solid rocket […]

The European Space Agency (ESA) is set to participate in the Munich Security Conference (MSC), a significant global platform for discussing international security matters, scheduled to take place from February 13 to 15 at the Hotel Bayerischer Hof in Munich. ESA’s Director General, Josef Aschbacher, will engage with high-ranking political leaders, industry representatives, and security […]

In a dazzling twist ideal for lovers and stargazers alike this Valentine’s Day, a recent weather forecast from Astronomy Now magazine reveals the outer reaches of our Solar System are predicted to experience a rainfall of diamonds. This extraordinary phenomenon, while not observable from the comfort of Earth, could be witnessed within the depths of […]

On February 11, 2026, the global community comes together to honor the contributions of women and girls in the fields of science and technology. As part of this observance, the European Space Agency (ESA) has partnered with the EIROforum group—comprising prominent institutions such as CERN, EMBL, ESO, ESRF, EUROfusion, EU XFEL, ILL, and F4E—to promote […]

The European Space Agency (ESA) is gearing up to broadcast the highly anticipated launch and docking of the Crew-12 mission, marking the start of a nine-month expedition aboard the International Space Station (ISS). The crew for this mission includes ESA astronaut Sophie Adenot, alongside NASA astronauts Jessica Meir and Jack Hathaway, and Roscosmos cosmonaut Andrei […]

A busy week in rocket launches is set to take place globally, with eight missions planned from various launch sites starting with a SpaceX Starlink operation on Wednesday. The week’s activities will include a particularly active Thursday, featuring the launches of five different rockets, among them the Vulcan, Proton, and the inaugural Ariane 64 mission. […]

SpaceX is set to transform its Starbase launch site, having secured approval to significantly expand the facility’s footprint. This enhancement will allow the company to nearly double the size of the site and complete a comprehensive redesign of Pad 1, which is pivotal for the anticipated Flight 12 launch. The overhaul of Pad 1 began […]

European Space Agency astronaut Sophie Adenot is set to embark on her inaugural space mission, named epsilon, with a launch to the International Space Station. After extensive training that included emergency procedures and simulations for spacewalks, the countdown for her flight has officially begun. Adenot will be joining a diverse crew of astronauts from NASA […]

As the 2026 Winter Olympics officially kicks off today, the Copernicus Sentinel-2 mission has unveiled a breathtaking image of northern Italy, showcasing several pivotal venues for the globally anticipated event. Known collectively as the Milano Cortina Games, this year’s Olympics will unfold across a variety of picturesque locations, with competitions occurring at once in cities […]

During the Covid-19 pandemic, a notable reduction in vehicles on the road and flights in the air led to a temporary improvement in air quality, with lower levels of pollutants like nitrogen dioxide. However, an unexpected rise in methane levels was observed during this period, followed by a subsequent decline. New research has shed light […]