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Vega-C fairing opens to reveal Sentinel-3C and FLEX

Watch: FLEX and Sentinel-3C launch on Vega-C

09/09/2026 1458 views 24 likes

Spectrum launches to orbit

Enabling & Support

Isar Aerospace achieves first launch to orbit from continen…

05/09/2026 14896 views 113 likes

Spectrum on the launch pad in the summer

Enabling & Support

Spectrum’s qualifying second launch

05/09/2026 17723 views 77 likes

FLEX and Sentinel-3C being sealed from view

FLEX and Sentinel-3C sealed within Vega-C fairing

02/09/2026 2091 views 48 likes

MTG-I2 begins its journey

MTG-I2 completes Europe’s latest weather trio

27/08/2026 3585 views 48 likes

European Launcher Challenge visual

Enabling & Support

First contracts kick off European Launcher Challenge

27/08/2026 6981 views 30 likes

MTG-I2 on the launch pad

MTG-I2 ready for launch on Ariane 6

27/08/2026 3589 views 25 likes

MTG-I2 fairing jettison

Watch live: MTG-I2 set for liftoff

24/08/2026 10663 views 77 likes

Space startups at ESA's Industry Space Days

Meet space startups at ESA’s Industry Space Days

27/07/2026 2062 views 24 likes

France’s postal service, La Poste, honours Ariane 6

27/07/2026 773 views 7 likes

FLEX and Sentinel-3 head to launch site

FLEX and Sentinel-3C arrive at Europe’s Spaceport

16/07/2026 2138 views 41 likes

Flight Ticket Initiative

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European Flight Ticket Initiative opens to more launch serv…

25/06/2026 1817 views 30 likes

First Ariane 6 liftoff with P160C-based boosters seen with mobile hangar

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Ariane 6 launches with more powerful boosters: a new record…

17/06/2026 6561 views 59 likes

Ariane 6 with four P160C boosters during separation artist impression

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Watch live: bigger booster, more powerful Ariane 6 launch

15/06/2026 10613 views 100 likes

Boosting European leadership in in-space operations and ser…

10/06/2026 1820 views 15 likes

Signature of ESA-EDF partnership agreement

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ESA and EDF strengthen their partnership for energy efficie…

29/05/2026 621 views 16 likes

RFA’s Helix 2.0 power pack test fire

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Helix rocket engine power pack upgrade

28/05/2026 1464 views 23 likes

ESA's REACH workshop on hazardous chemicals helps the space industry stay compliant with EU regulations

Stay space chemical compliant in the EU

21/05/2026 644 views 27 likes

Hyguane visual

Enabling & Support

Hyguane: towards low-carbon hydrogen for Europe’s Spaceport

20/05/2026 898 views 23 likes

Wide view of Vega-C liftoff with Smile

Science & Exploration

Smile lifts off on quest to reveal Earth’s invisible shield…

19/05/2026 10819 views 55 likes

ESA and CNES renew their commitment to Europe’s Spaceport

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ESA and CNES renew their commitment to Europe’s Spaceport

18/05/2026 733 views 18 likes

Smile lifts off into space (artist impression)

Science & Exploration

How to follow the Smile launch live

12/05/2026 11411 views 64 likes

Ariane 6 lifts off for flight VA268

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Another one: Ariane 6 flies with four boosters once more

30/04/2026 6247 views 48 likes

Team preparing the plasma wind tunnel

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Plasma-hot Space Rider tests for belly and flaps

29/04/2026 2664 views 37 likes

Refilling in space with Odyssey

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2026 first quarter: Future Launchers Preparatory Programme …

24/04/2026 1599 views 20 likes

Smile delivered to space (artist impression, GIF)

Science & Exploration

Smile set to launch on 19 May

23/04/2026 6892 views 49 likes

First full-size Space Rider test model assembled

Enabling & Support

Space Rider drop model ready to glide

22/04/2026 13296 views 56 likes

Artist impression of nuclear-powered spacecraft near Mars

Enabling & Support

Rocketroll: nuclear-electric spacecraft study

31/03/2026 2604 views 34 likes

Smile delivered to space (artist impression, GIF)

Science & Exploration

T-20 days: Smile to launch on 9 April

20/03/2026 4253 views 40 likes

Europe's Spaceport in French Guiana with Vega-C and Ariane 6 launch facilities in the background

Enabling & Support

A look back at 2025 for Europe’s Spaceport

13/03/2026 1026 views 17 likes

Smile arrives at Europe's Spaceport

Science & Exploration

Smile arrives at Europe’s Spaceport

09/03/2026 3509 views 30 likes

Self-healable Cassandra demonstrator

Enabling & Support

Self-repairing spacecraft could change future missions

03/03/2026 4681 views 47 likes

Greta fires up

Enabling & Support

Greta rocket engine completes first test campaign

25/02/2026 4027 views 63 likes

Smile leaving Saint-Nazaire in France

Science & Exploration

Smile sets sail for Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana

20/02/2026 3626 views 37 likes

More power: first Ariane 6 with four boosters launched

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More power: first Ariane 6 with four boosters lifts off

12/02/2026 7376 views 31 likes

Artist's view of Ariane 6 with four boosters over Earth

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Watch live: first launch of Ariane 6 with four boosters

10/02/2026 22363 views 151 likes

Resonance igniter firing

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Rocket ignition that resonates

04/02/2026 2535 views 32 likes

Lowering Ariane 6 flight VA267 onto the launch pad

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Assembling the first Ariane 6 with four boosters at Europe’…

24/01/2026 2105 views 59 likes

Flight Ticket Initiative

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Flight ticket initiative: more tickets booked, flying with …

22/01/2026 2263 views 18 likes

Friction stir welding machine at MT Aerospace

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Artificial intelligence in manufacturing rocket parts

21/01/2026 3444 views 65 likes

Preparing for fueling

Stay smart on space chemical compliance

20/01/2026 823 views 26 likes

P160C solid-propellant rocket motor QM3 test

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Europe’s next solid propellant rocket motor passes review

19/12/2025 4633 views 32 likes

ARIEL thrusters in a row

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Introducing ARIEL, a new 250 N thruster

19/12/2025 3813 views 31 likes

Galileo launch 14 liftoff

Galileo’s first Ariane 6 launch strengthens European resili…

17/12/2025 7112 views 65 likes

Artist's view of Galileo SAT 33 and 34 on their Ariane 6 launcher moments after fairing release.

Watch live: Galileo launch on Ariane 6

12/12/2025 13253 views 86 likes

Galileo satellites transported to Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana

Follow the Galileo launch (L14) campaign

28/11/2025 4512 views 33 likes

ESA Council at Delegate level meets in Bremen on the eve of CM25.

Enabling & Support

Ensuring autonomous access to space for Europe

27/11/2025 3921 views 13 likes

ESA and CAS teams working on the Smile mission

Science & Exploration

Smile approved for launch in spring 2026

20/11/2025 6874 views 44 likes

Copernicus Sentinel-1D on its way to orbit

Galileo to take its first flight on Ariane 6 on 17 December

20/11/2025 7354 views 38 likes

Artist's view of Ariane 6 and Vega-C

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Two arrangements mark a new step for Ariane 6 and Vega-C ex…

14/11/2025 2307 views 24 likes

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