November 6, 2026
European orbiter detects hints of volcanic activity on Mars
New evidence from gas seeping above volcanic rifts suggests Mars is not geologically dead deep inside, but merely sleeping.
October 31, 2026
Key outcomes of the 350th ESA Council meeting
ESA Member States advanced key strategic priorities for Europe’s space ambitions, with discussions spanning space exploration, ESA-EU relations and preparations for upcoming ministerial meetings.
November 6, 2026
Euclid discovers new comet
The European Space Agency’s Euclid space telescope has discovered its first previously unknown comet, in images taken between 16 and 24 September 2026.
October 30, 2026
A call to boost European space exploration
The Call sets out a shared vision for strengthening Europe's role in human and robotic space exploration and provides political guidance for preparations ahead of the Intermediate Ministerial Meeting in Rome on 15 December.
October 23, 2026
ESA brings public and private capital together to accelerate Europe’s space economy
Paris, 18 September 2026 – Access to appropriate finance is becoming a strategic enabler of Europe’s space ambitions. At ESA Headquarters in Paris, investors, financial institutions, industry leaders, European institutions and policymakers, representing close to 200 participants, came together for t
September 29, 2026
ESA and ISRO extend and broaden cooperation agreement
The European Space Agency (ESA) and the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) have signed an exchange of letters extending their long-standing Cooperative Agreement for a further five years, until 8 January 2032, reaffirming Europe's and India's commitment to expanding cooperation in space.
October 31, 2026
Webb reveals stunning panorama of star formation
This starry view of the nearby star-forming region IC 348 is one of the largest images from the NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope released to the public so far. Using Webb, astronomers searched IC 348 for brown dwarfs, which are less massive than the smallest stars. The researchers discovered
October 31, 2026
Europe's space future in focus at the International Space Summit
The International Space Summit, taking place in Paris, France, on 9 and 10 September, will bring together world leaders, ministers, industry representatives and astronauts at a pivotal moment for the future of space. ESA Director General Josef Aschbacher will invite European leaders to reflect on th
October 31, 2026
First contracts kick off European Launcher Challenge
The first European Launcher Challenge contracts between the European Space Agency (ESA) and launch service providers have been signed. The European Launcher Challenge is ESA’s initiative to expand European launch ...
September 28, 2026
ESA statement on the wildfires near Cebreros
(Spanish text below)ESA is closely monitoring the wildfire situation in the vicinity of its deep-space ground station in Cebreros, Spain.
October 31, 2026
Watch the total solar eclipse with ESA in León
Discover the science behind one of nature's most extraordinary phenomena and experience a total solar eclipse with the European Space Agency (ESA), the City of León and the University of León.Quick links:- Overview of all ESA eclipse activities & resources- Event in León, Spain: daytime programme an
September 28, 2026
ESA and Poland to establish a new civil security and resilience centre in Warsaw
The European Space Agency (ESA) and the Republic of Poland have announced that a new ESA centre focusing on civil security and resilience will be located in Warsaw, supporting the efficient and coordinated development of European capabilities in these strategically important fields.
October 31, 2026
ESA welcomes new UK space and defence gateway
His Majesty King Charles III visited the UK’s largest space cluster on 10 July to launch a new initiative designed to shape the future of the space and defence economy.
November 6, 2026
ESA’s Euclid captures the Milky Way’s crowded heart
For just one day, our dark Universe detective, Euclid, turned its gaze towards the light: the extremely bright inner region of our Milky Way galaxy, known as the galactic bulge. ...
October 31, 2026
ESA Council appoints two new directors
The European Space Agency Council has approved the appointment of two new directors: Christine Klein as Director of Controlling, Finance and Operational Procurement, and Jean-Luc Trullemans as Director of Strategy, Legal and External Affairs.