European Space Agency
‘I can’t remember feeling as excited about the future’: redesigning space travel for women
The drive for more women and greater diversity in the space sector will lead to new ideas and innovations, from spacesuits to toilets and beyond
Kieran Yates
06, Jul, 2021 @3:15 PM
Why science can’t resist the allure of Venus: new missions to Earth’s nearest planetary neighbour
With a surface hot enough to melt lead, Venus has been left alone by space agencies for a decade. Now we are about to learn more about its climate – and the chances of life on other planets
Robin McKie Science Editor
04, Jul, 2021 @8:00 AM
ESA rover replica goes for test drive at Mars simulator in Italy
Operators of Rosalind Franklin rover practise controlling it in preparation for Martian landing in June 2023
Stuart Clark
11, Jun, 2021 @5:00 AM
Europe’s Jupiter spacecraft enters crucial testing phase
Critical sequence of tests begins in space simulator to prepare Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer for its journey to the great gas giant
Stuart Clark
14, May, 2021 @5:00 AM
Elon Musk’s SpaceX delivers new crew to International Space Station
Tech boss ‘proud’ to be working with space agencies as astronauts begin six-month mission
Jedidajah Otte
24, Apr, 2021 @11:06 AM
Light pollution from satellites 'poses threat' to astronomy
Mega-constellations could cause scientists to miss out on crucial discoveries, warn researchers
Nicola Davis Science correspondent
30, Mar, 2021 @2:37 PM
'An exciting time': European Space Agency takes diversity to space
Helen Sharman, the UK’s first astronaut, praises the agency as it begins a search for 26 recruits
Zahaan Bharmal
20, Feb, 2021 @12:00 PM
Spacewatch: Airbus to build three more moon mission modules
Three more European service modules will be made for use as part of Nasa’s Artemis programme
Stuart Clark
05, Feb, 2021 @6:00 AM
Is there life on Mars? Not if we destroy it with poor space hygiene
As countries begin an age of Martian exploration, planetary protection advocates insist we must be careful of interplanetary contamination
Stuart Clark
30, Jan, 2021 @5:00 PM
European Space Agency to build module for Gateway space station
Esprit module will supply communications and refuelling to international lunar station
Stuart Clark
14, Jan, 2021 @6:00 AM
Is the UK about to have liftoff in the global space industry?
With plans for satellite launches and investment in space-based solar, can the UK become a space super power?
Zahaan Bharmal
31, Dec, 2020 @2:51 PM
ESA signs deals for its first reusable transport spaceplane
Space Rider expected to carry medical and biological experiments on maiden voyage
Stuart Clark
22, Dec, 2020 @6:00 AM
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