ESA
Philae comet lander wakes up, says European Space Agency
Posted in Science on 15th Jun, 2015
by Alex Muller
ESA says its comet lander has woken up and contacted Earth. Philae, the first spacecraft to land on a comet, was dropped on to the surface of Comet 67P.
Sentinel to measure ocean height
Posted in Science on 12th May, 2015
by Alex Muller
Sentinel-6a is likely to go into orbit in 2020 on an American rocket. It will measure changes in the height of the oceans, a key indicator for understanding weather and climate.
Europe's Next Space Chief Wants a Moon Colony on the Lunar Far Side
Posted in Science on 2nd May, 2015
by Alex Muller
The incoming leader of the European Space Agency is keen on establishing an international base on the moon as a next step outpost beyond the International Space Station.
Mars beckons for European satellite
Posted in Hardware on 3rd Apr, 2015
by Alex Muller
The satellite Europe will be sending to Mars early next year is about to undergo its final test programme.
ESA tests the potential of grabbing derelict satellites using a simple net
Posted in Science on 31st Mar, 2015
by Alex Muller
A concept that would allow satellites to net and de-orbit dangerous space debris in a safe and controlled manner.