Find out everything about ESA’s Open Day in the Netherlands on Sunday 8 October, including how to register to attend

Space Science Image of the Week: Cassini is half way through a series of daring dives between Saturn and its rings

As Juno prepares for an up-close look at Jupiter’s giant storm, astronomers are supplementing their knowledge with Earth-based observations.

June 30 is International Asteroid Day. Have you ever wondered how asteroids are discovered? Here’s the story.

June 30 is International Asteroid Day. Have you ever wondered how asteroids are discovered? Here’s the story.

A veteran oceanography satellite that has expanded our knowledge of global sea level, ocean currents and climate will take on an added role: improving maps of the sea floor.

A veteran oceanography satellite that has expanded our knowledge of global sea level, ocean currents and climate will take on an added role: improving maps of the sea floor.

NASA’s Juno spacecraft will fly directly over Jupiter’s Great Red Spot, the gas giant’s iconic, 10,000-mile-wide storm, on July 10, providing the closest-ever view of it.

NASA’s Juno spacecraft will fly directly over Jupiter’s Great Red Spot, the gas giant’s iconic, 10,000-mile-wide storm, on July 10, providing the closest-ever view of it.

Telescopes in Hawaii have obtained new images of Jupiter and its Great Red Spot, which will assist the first-ever close-up study of the Great Red Spot, planned for July 10.

Telescopes in Hawaii have obtained new images of Jupiter and its Great Red Spot, which will assist the first-ever close-up study of the Great Red Spot, planned for July 10.

Our week through the lens: 26-30 June 2017

Our week through the lens: 26-30 June 2017

A team of astronomers thinks gas around hot stars might be distorting radio signals from distant quasars.

Earth observation image of the week: the Vanuatu archipelago in the South Pacific Ocean, also featured on the Earth from Space video programme

A new software program reduces wear and tear on the Curiosity Mars rover wheels.

A new software program reduces wear and tear on the Curiosity Mars rover wheels.

A NASA-led study examines the geology of last September’s magnitude 5.8 earthquake in Pawnee, Oklahoma, the strongest ever measured by instruments in state history.

A NASA-led study examines the geology of last September’s magnitude 5.8 earthquake in Pawnee, Oklahoma, the strongest ever measured by instruments in state history.

Technology image of the week: 3D-printed models of planetary bodies used for testing guidance and navigation systems

An Ariane 5 carrying two telecom satellites inside a new lighter fairing lifted off on the fourth mission from Europe’s Spaceport in two months.

An Ariane 5 carrying two telecom satellites inside a new lighter fairing lifted off on the fourth mission from Europe’s Spaceport in two months.

Operations image of the week: Its prime technology demonstration mission is complete and teams are preparing for the final shut down of LISA Pathfinder on 18 July

Join us Friday, 30 June, at 10:00 CEST for the ‘Earth from Space’ video programme

Human spaceflight image of the week: Aquanauts wrap up a 10-day underwater mission testing exploration technology.

This first-of-its-kind observation indicates a past galaxy merger.

You can tune in to Asteroid Day 2017 via our website.

Learn more about near-Earth objects and ask any asteroid questions you have!

NASA will mark International Asteroid Day Friday, June 30, with a special program on NASA TV and online featuring the agency’s work to find and study near-Earth objects.

Cleanliness on the International Space Station is a priority.

NASA will mark International Asteroid Day Friday, June 30, with a special program on NASA TV and online featuring the agency’s work to find and study near-Earth objects.

Cleanliness on the International Space Station is a priority.

A new study finds lightning storms were the main driver of recent massive fire years in Alaska and northern Canada, with the storms likely to migrate north as climate warms.

A new study finds lightning storms were the main driver of recent massive fire years in Alaska and northern Canada, with the storms likely to migrate north as climate warms.

On 30 June, ESA experts will join scientists, astronauts and (space) rock stars in a 24-hour global webcast. Live segment from ESA’s ESOC mission control centre runs 08:30-10:00 GMT (10:30-12:00 CEST)

On 30 June, ESA experts will join scientists, astronauts and (space) rock stars in a 24-hour global webcast. Live segment from ESA’s ESOC mission control centre runs 08:30-10:00 GMT (10:30-12:00 CEST)

‘Plug and play’ challenges with young space fans in the space pavilion at the Paris Air and Space Show, 24 and 25 June

Space Science Image of the Week: A multi-hued view of the Sun seen from space on 21 June

Roundup from ESA WebTV of Paris Air and Space Show

Roundup from ESA WebTV of Paris Air and Space Show

NASA’s senior Mars rover, Opportunity, is examining rocks at the edge of Endeavour Crater for signs that they may have been either transported by a flood or eroded in place by wind.

NASA’s senior Mars rover, Opportunity, is examining rocks at the edge of Endeavour Crater for signs that they may have been either transported by a flood or eroded in place by wind.

Our week through the lens: 19-23 June 2017

‘Being in space is like having superpowers’, Thomas Pesquet at the Paris Air and Space Show (French)

Sound check with citizens – replay of an informal discussion hosted by ESA Director General Jan Woerner at the Paris Air and Space Show

This puzzling object is the wrong shape for its type.

Unexpected budget cuts may cause a slight delay.

Roundup of Day 4 at the Paris Air and Space Show, 22 June

As the Mars Pathfinder spacecraft approached its destination on July 4, 1997, no NASA mission had successfully reached the Red Planet in more than 20 years.

NASA invites social media users to apply for access to Cassini end-of-mission events at JPL, culminating with the spacecraft’s entry into Saturn’s atmosphere early Sept. 15.

As the Mars Pathfinder spacecraft approached its destination on July 4, 1997, no NASA mission had successfully reached the Red Planet in more than 20 years.

NASA invites social media users to apply for access to Cassini end-of-mission events at JPL, culminating with the spacecraft’s entry into Saturn’s atmosphere early Sept. 15.

New research suggests that an Earth or Mars-sized world is shaping the Kuiper Belt.

The pair has a very interesting history.

Replay of round table on the role of European institutions in the exploitation of Ariane 6 and Vega-C

Roundup of Day 3 at the Paris Air and Space Show, 21 June

JPL experts outline how autonomy can free robotic explorers to make discoveries.

The software has had a successful first year on NASA’s Curiosity rover and is planned for the Mars 2020 mission.

JPL experts outline how autonomy can free robotic explorers to make discoveries.

The software has had a successful first year on NASA’s Curiosity rover and is planned for the Mars 2020 mission.

Replay: Panel discussion with leaders of industries and institutions on potential of space technology, applications and services for commercial purposes

The United Nations has declared 30 June to be International Asteroid Day, and ESA is joining other space agencies, astronauts, scientists and even rock stars for a 24-hour global telethon.

The United Nations has declared 30 June to be International Asteroid Day, and ESA is joining other space agencies, astronauts, scientists and even rock stars for a 24-hour global telethon.

The United Nations has declared 30 June to be International Asteroid Day, and ESA is joining other space agencies, astronauts, scientists and even rock stars for a 24-hour global telethon.

Magali Vassiere, Director of Telecom and Integrated Applications, discusses added value that satellite brings in the context of 5G

ESA unveils two new satcom initiatives, Govsatcom Precursor and Satellites for 5G at the Paris Air and Space Show

ESA’s Proba-V minisatellite has captured the forest fire raging in central Portugal, revealing blackened scars and columns of smoke as well as pinpointing active fire hotspots.

ESA’s Proba-V minisatellite has captured the forest fire raging in central Portugal, revealing blackened scars and columns of smoke as well as pinpointing active fire hotspots.

The HiRISE camera caught a picture of the rover as it made its way across Mars.

Replay: Announced at the Paris Air and Space Show, a new Space Exploration Masters to encourage business innovation and new technology transfer benefititng Earth

Technology image of the week: A small spacecraft for a small asteroid – presenting ESA’s M–ARGO CubeSat concept

Roundup of Day 2 at the Paris Air and Space Show, 20 June

Using the most powerful telescope ever sent to Mars, NASA’s Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter caught a view of the Curiosity rover this month amid rocky mountainside terrain.

NASA technology aims for more precise interplanetary landings.

NASA technology aims for more precise interplanetary landings.

Using the most powerful telescope ever sent to Mars, NASA’s Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter caught a view of the Curiosity rover this month amid rocky mountainside terrain.

NASA has released a study of potential future missions to Uranus and Neptune — part of a series of NASA studies in support of the next Planetary Science Decadal Survey.

NASA has released a study of potential future missions to Uranus and Neptune — part of a series of NASA studies in support of the next Planetary Science Decadal Survey.

David Parker, ESA Director of Space Exploration, explains ‘Ice Cubes’ – a new commercial opportunity to run experiments and conduct research on the International Space Station

Human spaceflight and robotic exploration image of the week: Ice Cube commercial service in Columbus space laboratory mockup

Presenting Europe’s vision for space exploration with human spaceflight director David Parker, at the Paris Air and Space show, 20 June

The LISA trio of satellites to detect gravitational waves from space has been selected as the third large-class mission in ESA’s Science programme, while the Plato exoplanet hunter moves into development.

The LISA trio of satellites to detect gravitational waves from space has been selected as the third large-class mission in ESA’s Science programme, while the Plato exoplanet hunter moves into development.

Replay interaction with ESA DG and member state delegates on the evolution of our Agency, Paris Air and Space show 20 June

Interview with Jean-Yves Le Gall, President of CNES, at the Paris Air and Space show 20 June

Replay of ESA’s media conference with DG Jan Woerner and ESA Directors, at the Paris Air and Space Show, 19 June 2017

With the mission ending in just 10 days, NASA is discussing what to do with the craft come June 30.

Like a flame to a candle, HOPS 108 is not burning bright thanks to its big sister.

Roundup of Day 1 at the Paris Air and Space Show, 19 June 2017

NASA’s Kepler space telescope team releases a catalog of planet candidates that includes 219 new candidates. Ten are near-Earth size and orbit in their star’s habitable zone.

NASA’s Kepler space telescope team releases a catalog of planet candidates that includes 219 new candidates. Ten are near-Earth size and orbit in their star’s habitable zone.

How do you prepare for space missions on Earth? One way is to simulate an expedition into space underwater. Yesterday, six aquanauts dived almost 20 m to the sea floor where they will spend 10 days living and working below the waves.

How do you prepare for space missions on Earth? One way is to simulate an expedition into space underwater. Yesterday, six aquanauts dived almost 20 m to the sea floor where they will spend 10 days living and working below the waves.

Astronaut Thomas Pesquet on the science of his Proxima mission, space and aeronautics careers and a special message for younger viewers

Space Science Image of the Week: A maelstrom of glowing gas and dark dust in one of the Milky Way’s satellite galaxies

The final catalog could double the number of known habitable exoplanets if confirmed.

Mount Graham, home to the Large Binocular Telescope, is in danger.

Director General Jan Woerner introduces ESA highlights at this year’s Paris Air and Space Show, 19 June 2017

Derelict satellites could in future be grappled and removed from key orbits around Earth with a space tug using magnetic forces.

Derelict satellites could in future be grappled and removed from key orbits around Earth with a space tug using magnetic forces.