How space engineering supports sustainable development
What do artificial hearts, crack-free wind turbines, and pig sewage treatments have in common? Perhaps surprisingly, they have all benefitted from technology developed for space. When the majority of new ESA missions are dreamt up, the technology that makes them possible does not even exist – yet. Our engineers are continuously working on inventing and Read More
SpaceX deploys another 47 Starlink satellites into orbit today on March 3rd 2022
On a clear blue sky morning with light winds SpaceX launched Starlink 4-9 with a first stage booster for the 11th time into space and successfully landed back on a drone ship after deploying 47 more Starlink satellites into orbit with a southern launch trajectory from launch complex 39A at 9:25 AM EST or 14:25 Read More
Revised flight plan brings change for Samantha
In brief In May 2021 it was announced that ESA astronaut and Dragon Crew-4 mission specialist Samantha Cristoforetti would serve as Commander of International Space Station (ISS) Expedition 68a.As part of normal vehicle scheduling, the Space Station flight programme was recently updated adjusting the upcoming crew rotation for Crew-4 and Crew-5, resulting in a shorter Read More
92nd Atlas V launch is in the books for ULA!
ULA United Launch Alliance successfully launched their 92nd Atlas V rocket, the 149th ULA launch and the GOES-T weather satellite for NASA & NOAA in strong northerly ground level winds estimated to be over 20 miles an hour from SLC-41 Cape Canaveral Florida. This on time Launch occurred at 4:38 PM EST or 21:38 UTC Read More
Watch the GOES-T Launch With NASA
Join the Excitement of NOAA’s GOES-T Launch You're invited to join us for the launch of the Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite-T (GOES-T) satellite! The third satellite in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s GOES-R Series, GOES-T, is scheduled to launch on March 1, 2022, at 4:38 p.m. EST on a United Launch Alliance Atlas V Read More
ULA Atlas V GOES-T Mission Progressing Toward Launch March 1
Everything continues to progress towards the ULA Atlas V launch carrying the GOES-T mission for NOAA and NASA. The mission is planned to lift off on Tues., March 1 from Space Launch Complex-41 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. Today’s forecast shows a 70 percent chance of favorable weather conditions for launch. The launch time is 4:38 p.m. Read More
ESA statement regarding cooperation with Russia
... following a meeting with Member States on 28 February 2022 We deplore the human casualties and tragic consequences of the war in Ukraine. We are giving absolute priority to taking proper decisions, not only for the sake of our workforce involved in the programmes, but in full respect of our European values, which have Read More
ESA: Earth from Space: Washington, US -with video
To celebrate the recent data release from Landsat 9, this week we take a closer look at a part of Washington state – the northwesternmost state of the US – through the lens of Landsat 9. . Data from Landsat 9, which was launched in September 2021, is now publicly available for users and researchers Read More
EU initiates a satellite-based connectivity system and boosts action on management of space traffic for a more digital and resilient Europe
The EU is acting on its space ambitions by tabling two initiatives on 15.2.2022- a proposal for a Regulation on a space-based secure connectivity and a Joint Communication on an EU approach on Space Traffic Management (STM). Space technology is essential for facilitating our daily lives, contributing to a more digital, green and resilient future Read More
SpaceX launches & lands B-1058 for the 11th time
It was worth waiting for the seas in the recovery area to calm down from yesterday's postponement for a beautiful Presidents Day launch on 2-21-22 Monday at 9:44 AM EST for SpaceX and Elon Musk's amazing company launching 46 Starlink satellites in orbit and landing first stage booster B-1058 for the 11th time down range Read More