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    Follow Rosetta’s finale

    Follow Rosetta’s finale

    How to follow Rosetta’s descent to the comet surface: times and livestream details
    Once upon a time…

    Once upon a time…

    After more than two years at the comet, Rosetta is preparing for her final descent on 30 September
    Clean house

    Clean house

    Human spaceflight and robotic exploration image of the week: Testing antibacterial smart materials on the International Space Station
    A universe to explore

    A universe to explore

    ESA is exploring Earth’s immediate surroundings, from low orbit with the International Space Station to the Moon, Mars and beyond
    Sculpted by ancient water

    Sculpted by ancient water

    Stunning bird’s eye view of Mawrth Vallis, a remarkable valley that could harbour hints of past life on Mars
    Week In Images

    Week In Images

    Our week through the lens:
    19-23 September 2016
    Ariane: quality boost

    Ariane: quality boost

    Ariane 5’s rocket booster is the largest in Europe. Test firings demonstrate the motor’s capabilities and qualify improvements in design to guarantee Europe’s access to space
    Hang out with Rosetta

    Hang out with Rosetta

    Watch replay of ESA Hangout with mission experts ahead of Rosetta’s grand #CometLanding finale
    Proxima

    Proxima

    ESA's next astronaut mission will be launched in November
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    • 27 September 2016 How to follow Rosetta’s grand finale
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    • 23 September 2016 ESA at the 67th International Astronautical Congress
    • 23 September 2016 Summer fireworks on Rosetta’s comet
    • 16 September 2016 Bringing schools and communities online in Africa
    • 16 September 2016 Vega releases five satellites in complex mission
    • 14 September 2016 Gaia’s billion-star map hints at treasures to come
    • 13 September 2016 Full circle: space algae fighting malnutrition in Congo

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      DG's news and viewsESA Director General, Johann-Dietrich Woerner
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      Principia
      PrincipiaBritish ESA astronaut Tim Peake's six-month Principia mission to the International Space Station
    • ExoMars 2016
      ExoMars 2016
      ExoMars 2016Analysing methane and other atmospheric gases that may be related to active biology or geology on Mars, and testing landing technologies for future missions
    • ESA Euronews: Rosetta heads for glorious crash-landing
      ESA Euronews: Rosetta heads for glorious crash-landing
      ESA Euronews: Rosetta heads for glorious crash-landing In just a few days' time ESA's Rosetta mission is going to come to a close in a most extraordinary fashion, because the spacecraft is goin…
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