ESA, Chinese mainland Set to Launch SMILE Satellite in Spring 2026
ESA and the Chinese mainland have completed SMILE satellite tests. Set for spring 2026 Vega-C launch to study solar wind interactions with Earth’s magnetosphere.
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ESA to Assess Impact of Major European Satellite Merger
ESA to study how the Airbus-Thales-Leonardo satellite merger will reshape Europe’s space industry and competition.
ESA Repurposes Mars & Jupiter Probes to Track Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS
ESA repurposes its Mars Express, ExoMars TGO and JUICE probe to monitor interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS and decode its chemical makeup as it streaks through our solar system.
Japan Teams Up with ESA to Study Asteroid Apophis’ 2029 Flyby
Japan’s JAXA is joining ESA’s Ramses mission to study asteroid Apophis’ 2029 flyby, offering its H3 rocket, DESTINY+ ride-share, and key sensors for planetary defense.
Astronomers Track Mysterious Interstellar Visitor A11pl3Z
Astronomers track A11pl3Z, a possible third interstellar object moving near Jupiter toward Mars as ESA and NASA ramp up observations.
ESA Creates First Artificial Solar Eclipses with Dual Satellites
ESA’s two satellites created the first artificial solar eclipses on-demand, offering stable, hours-long totality for scientific study, unveiled at the Paris Air Show.
ESA Eyes New Space Alliances Beyond NASA’s Orbit
Facing NASA cuts, the European Space Agency is forging new partnerships with Canada, India and Japan to boost autonomy and resilience.
ESA and ISRO Launch Proba-3 Mission to Unlock Sun’s Secrets
ESA’s Proba-3 mission successfully launched on ISRO’s PSLV-XL rocket to deepen our understanding of the sun’s corona and space weather, marking a milestone in global space collaboration.
Spectacular Fireball: Asteroid Lights Up Sky in Remote Russia’s Yakutia
A spectacular asteroid fireball lit up the sky in Russia’s remote Yakutia region, captivating residents and showcasing advanced space alert systems.
Europe’s Hera Probe Embarks on Mission to Revisit Asteroid Dimorphos
Europe’s Hera probe launches on a SpaceX rocket to revisit asteroid Dimorphos, building on NASA’s DART mission to enhance planetary defense strategies.
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