Wake up in space
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Advancing Earth observation
Revisit some of the major conferences that explore how satellites observe our planet and the future of these technologies. World-class scientists, along with representatives from space agencies and international organisations came together at ESA’s Living Planet Symposium in Milan last year to discuss the latest in satellite Earth observation. At ESA’s second ɸ-week, researchers explored how open science and innovation can benefit from the latest digital technologies to help shape future Earth observation missions and services.
Duration 00:30:0009:00
Latest from ESA
A selection of highlights of the latest news from ESA’s activities. Get a glimpse of the first images from Solar Orbiter – no images of the Sun have ever been taken at such a close distance! ESA continues to work on space solutions during the Covid-19 pandemic, with activities such as the B-LiFE space-enabled mobile lab and monitoring impacts on our environment with satellites. Discover ESA’s 5G Hub and space economy activities. Operations continue at Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana, as well as at mission control in Germany. Learn about the next mission to bring humans to the Moon, and discover the Copernicus Sentinel-6 mission that will examine sea-level rise. At the end of this programme, Professor Stephen Hawking and musician Vangelis bring us a special message.
Duration 01:00:0010:00
Dealing with space debris
With the space highways set to become busier, keeping space clean is a top priority. Discover the ESA initiatives to detect and manage debris, including how spacecraft operators steer satellites back into Earth’s atmosphere.
Duration 00:30:0010:30
Back to the stars with Thomas Pesquet
ESA astronaut Thomas Pesquet is set to go back to the International Space Station (ISS) on SpaceX’s Crew Dragon spacecraft in 2021. Thomas’s second mission to the ISS is called ‘Alpha’ after Alpha Centauri, the closest stellar system to Earth. In this programme, catch up with Thomas at the training facilities of NASA’s Johnson Space Center where he’s joined by fellow ESA astronaut Matthias Maurer. Take a look back on his first mission – called Proxima – and see what innovations Thomas is looking forward to on his return to the ISS.
Duration 00:30:0011:00
The Red Planet
Discover Mars and the missions dedicated to advancing our knowledge of the Red Planet. The ESA Kids mascot Paxi begins this programme with an introduction to Mars, followed by an overview of the ExoMars missions. Get an up-close view of the Martian terrain with images from Mars Express, and learn about the potential for brining pieces of Mars back to Earth.
Duration 00:30:0011:30
Astronaut coffee break
So what is it really like to go to space (and back)? Join ESA astronauts Alexander Gerst, Samantha Cristoforetti, Luca Parmitano and Thomas Pesquet as they discuss living and working in space. Topics include video production, landing in a Russian Soyuz spacecraft, housekeeping and the perils of opening food on the International Space Station.
Duration 00:30:0012:00
Lo spazio in italiano – Space in Italian
Scopri le attività spaziali europee nella tua lingua. Questo programma offre una panoramica sulla vita degli astronauti, sullo sviluppo dei lanciatori e missioni spaziali, e un'introduzione al sistema solare e alla luna con il nostro amico alieno, Paxi.
Duration 01:00:0013:00
Tour the ISS with Luca and Drew
ESA astronaut Luca Parmitano and NASA astronaut Drew Morgan take you on a unique tour of the International Space Station shot in one take with two cameras strapped together. Luca and Drew take it in turns to guide you through the modules and spacecraft docked to the orbital outpost. Starting from the Soyuz MS-15 spacecraft that bought Drew to the Space Station, the duo show each module and spacecraft docked with the International Space Station at the time it was recorded around the New Year 2020. Passing colleagues include NASA astronaut Jessica Meir and Christina Koch exercising and Russian cosmonauts Alexander Skvortsov and Oleg Skripochka. The tour ends with a view from the Station’s Cupola observatory.
Duration 01:00:0014:00
Watching for asteroids
Discover the latest technology being used to watch for roaming rocks …and the truth about the dinosaurs. This programme offers an overview of where asteroids come from, why they are a threat and what is being done to monitor their movement. Learn about the possibilities of asteroid deflection, or even sending humankind to visit them.
Duration 00:30:0014:30
Das Weltall in Ihrer Sprache – Space in German
Entdecken Sie die europäischen Weltraumaktivitäten auf Deutsch. Dieses Programm lässt Sie in eine Vielzahl von Raumfahrtmissionen eintauchen, von der Erde zum Mars und darüber hinaus. Entdecken Sie unser Sonnensystem mit unserem außerirdischen Freund Paxi oder werfen Sie einen Blick in das Missionskontrollzentrum der ESA in Darmstadt.
Duration 01:00:0015:30
Connecting and navigating
From satcoms to GPS, learn how satellites help you find where you are, get you where you want to go, and help you stay connected. This programme introduces space’s part in the 5G revolution and the benefits of satellite communication technology from crisis management to aviation. Take a look back on the development of Europe’s own global satellite navigation system, Galileo.
Duration 00:30:0016:00
Earth from space
From 800 km high, satellites are taking the pulse of our planet from space. Join our weekly tour from some of the most remote places, to your own backyard. Satellites not only help us better understand our environment, but are improving our daily lives.
Duration 00:30:0016:30
Meet the experts
Experts from a variety of space activities talk about their respective fields and why they are important. This hour-long programme begins with an introduction to how rockets launch from Earth…and other planets. We then look to the future of Moon exploration, and how life in the isolation of space is being prepared for in remote Antarctica. Scientists working with data from satellites that look out in space and back at Earth tell us about their research and what it means. Get an insider’s look at the satellite systems that tell us where we are and how to get to where we want to go, and discover the efforts begin made to keep space clean. Finally, see how a sports scientists works with astronauts, and meet a member of a team that prepares for the future of the space sector.
Duration 01:00:0017:30
What’s space got to do with it?
From air quality to growing blood vessels, see how space is part of our everyday lives. Satellites flying high above our heads are providing information and support services that benefit us directly – and we may not even know it. In addition, the technology built for and tested in space can be used here on Earth for innovative applications.
Duration 00:30:0018:00
Return to the Moon
A peek into the developing technologies for lunar exploration. Look back on past Moon missions and ESA’s plans for sending new missions to the lunar surface – including the concept for a Moon base.
Duration 00:30:0018:30
ISS lifestyle
What’s it like to live in space? Join astronauts at 400 km high on the International Space Station. From meals to sleeping to cutting hair, ESA astronauts give us an insider’s view of life in space. It’s not all fun and games – conducting experiments on themselves is part of the job!
Duration 00:30:0019:00
El espacio en español – Space in Spanish
Descubre las actividades espaciales Europeas en tu idioma. Este programa ofrece una introducción a distintas misiones espaciales relacionadas con la Tierra, Marte y más allá. ¡Explora nuestro Sistema Solar y conoce a nuestro amigo alienígena, Paxi!
Duration 00:30:0020:00
Space out
Relax with a selection of dazzling imagery from space.
Duration 04:00:0001:00
Wake up in space
Start your day with spectacular imagery from space.
Duration 07:00:0008:00
Tour the ISS with Luca and Drew
ESA astronaut Luca Parmitano and NASA astronaut Drew Morgan take you on a unique tour of the International Space Station shot in one take with two cameras strapped together. Luca and Drew take it in turns to guide you through the modules and spacecraft docked to the orbital outpost. Starting from the Soyuz MS-15 spacecraft that bought Drew to the Space Station, the duo show each module and spacecraft docked with the International Space Station at the time it was recorded around the New Year 2020. Passing colleagues include NASA astronaut Jessica Meir and Christina Koch exercising and Russian cosmonauts Alexander Skvortsov and Oleg Skripochka. The tour ends with a view from the Station’s Cupola observatory.
Duration 01:00:0009:00
Space for our climate
From their vantage point in space, satellites provide us with a global view of the changes happening to our planet. These changes include shrinking glaciers, rising sea levels, changes in atmospheric composition, diminishing sea-ice cover, and more. Learn how ESA provides the long-term data coverage needed to monitor climate change on a global scale.
Duration 00:30:0009:30
Working at ESA
What is it like to work at a space agency? Meet some of ESA’s workforce including Young Graduate Trainees and Research Fellows who explain some of the projects they’re involved in and what it’s like to work in space. Get acquainted with some of ESA's multiple locations across Europe, and each establishment's area of expertise. Success has a different meaning for everyone – as ESA astronaut Luca Parmitano explains at the end of this programme.
Duration 00:30:0010:00
Earth from space
From 800 km high, satellites are taking the pulse of our planet from space. Join our weekly tour from some of the most remote places, to your own backyard. Satellites not only help us better understand our environment, but are improving our daily lives.
Duration 00:30:0010:30
The Red Planet
Discover Mars and the missions dedicated to advancing our knowledge of the Red Planet. The ESA Kids mascot Paxi begins this programme with an introduction to Mars, followed by an overview of the ExoMars missions. Get an up-close view of the Martian terrain with images from Mars Express, and learn about the potential for brining pieces of Mars back to Earth.
Duration 00:30:0011:00
Lo spazio in italiano – Space in Italian
Scopri le attività spaziali europee nella tua lingua. Questo programma offre una panoramica sulla vita degli astronauti, sullo sviluppo dei lanciatori e missioni spaziali, e un'introduzione al sistema solare e alla luna con il nostro amico alieno, Paxi.
Duration 01:00:0012:00
Dealing with space debris
With the space highways set to become busier, keeping space clean is a top priority. Discover the ESA initiatives to detect and manage debris, including how spacecraft operators steer satellites back into Earth’s atmosphere.
Duration 00:30:0013:00
Discover space with Paxi
For kids of all ages: join Paxi, a friendly alien, as he explores Earth, the Moon and beyond. The adventure starts with an introduction to our green friend, and then we follow him through the Solar System. Understanding how our home planet works is important too – and Paxi is ready to teach us!
Duration 00:30:0013:30
Espace en français – Space in French
Découvrez les activités spatiales européennes dans votre langue. Ce programme présente toute une variété de missions spatiales pour la Terre, Mars et au-delà. Découvrez notre système solaire avec Paxi, le sympathique 'extra terrestre et faites un tour de la Station Spatiale Internationale avec Thomas Pesquet.
Duration 01:00:0014:30
Latest from ESA
A selection of highlights of the latest news from ESA’s activities. Get a glimpse of the first images from Solar Orbiter – no images of the Sun have ever been taken at such a close distance! ESA continues to work on space solutions during the Covid-19 pandemic, with activities such as the B-LiFE space-enabled mobile lab and monitoring impacts on our environment with satellites. Discover ESA’s 5G Hub and space economy activities. Operations continue at Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana, as well as at mission control in Germany. Learn about the next mission to bring humans to the Moon, and discover the Copernicus Sentinel-6 mission that will examine sea-level rise. At the end of this programme, Professor Stephen Hawking and musician Vangelis bring us a special message.
Duration 01:00:0015:30
El espacio en español – Space in Spanish
Descubre las actividades espaciales Europeas en tu idioma. Este programa ofrece una introducción a distintas misiones espaciales relacionadas con la Tierra, Marte y más allá. ¡Explora nuestro Sistema Solar y conoce a nuestro amigo alienígena, Paxi!
Duration 00:30:0016:00
Watching for asteroids
Discover the latest technology being used to watch for roaming rocks …and the truth about the dinosaurs. This programme offers an overview of where asteroids come from, why they are a threat and what is being done to monitor their movement. Learn about the possibilities of asteroid deflection, or even sending humankind to visit them.
Duration 00:30:0016:30
Earth from space
From 800 km high, satellites are taking the pulse of our planet from space. Join our weekly tour from some of the most remote places, to your own backyard. Satellites not only help us better understand our environment, but are improving our daily lives.
Duration 00:30:0017:00
Back to the stars with Thomas Pesquet
ESA astronaut Thomas Pesquet is set to go back to the International Space Station (ISS) on SpaceX’s Crew Dragon spacecraft in 2021. Thomas’s second mission to the ISS is called ‘Alpha’ after Alpha Centauri, the closest stellar system to Earth. In this programme, catch up with Thomas at the training facilities of NASA’s Johnson Space Center where he’s joined by fellow ESA astronaut Matthias Maurer. Take a look back on his first mission – called Proxima – and see what innovations Thomas is looking forward to on his return to the ISS.
Duration 00:30:0018:00
Connecting and navigating
From satcoms to GPS, learn how satellites help you find where you are, get you where you want to go, and help you stay connected. This programme introduces space’s part in the 5G revolution and the benefits of satellite communication technology from crisis management to aviation. Take a look back on the development of Europe’s own global satellite navigation system, Galileo.
Duration 00:30:0018:30
Health and fitness
Physical health is important for everyone – including astronauts. To endure the harsh conditions of human spaceflight they undergo rigorous training both on Earth and in space. This is not just beneficial for their personal health, but contributes to important research for health and medicine. Join our astronauts as they introduce us to their fitness routines and explain some of the experiments they have participated in to advance medical knowledge.
Duration 00:30:0019:00
Hubble highlights
Revisit some of the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope’s biggest science discoveries from its three decades in operation. This programme kicks off with an introduction to the ‘Mother of Hubble’ Nancy Roman, then takes us on a tour of some of the telescope’s big finds. Explore how Hubble’s observations will be complemented by those of the upcoming NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope.
Duration 00:30:0019:30
Training for unknown terrain
Astronauts undergo rigorous training that prepares them to adapt to and survive in harsh conditions. Follow the simulation of an Earth-landing gone wrong and how astronauts – or any explorers – stay alive until help arrives. With preparations underway to send humans back to the Moon and onto Mars, astronauts need to learn how to cope with long-duration spaceflight, orient themselves in unknown territory and conduct useful research about their surroundings whilst enduring it.
Duration 00:30:0020:00
Space out
Relax with a selection of dazzling imagery from space.
Duration 04:00:0001:00
Wake up in space
Start your day with spectacular imagery from space.
Duration 07:00:0008:00
ISS lifestyle
What’s it like to live in space? Join astronauts at 400 km high on the International Space Station. From meals to sleeping to cutting hair, ESA astronauts give us an insider’s view of life in space. It’s not all fun and games – conducting experiments on themselves is part of the job!
Duration 00:30:0008:30
El espacio en español – Space in Spanish
Descubre las actividades espaciales Europeas en tu idioma. Este programa ofrece una introducción a distintas misiones espaciales relacionadas con la Tierra, Marte y más allá. ¡Explora nuestro Sistema Solar y conoce a nuestro amigo alienígena, Paxi!
Duration 00:30:0009:00
Dealing with space debris
With the space highways set to become busier, keeping space clean is a top priority. Discover the ESA initiatives to detect and manage debris, including how spacecraft operators steer satellites back into Earth’s atmosphere.
Duration 00:30:0009:30
Back to the stars with Thomas Pesquet
ESA astronaut Thomas Pesquet is set to go back to the International Space Station (ISS) on SpaceX’s Crew Dragon spacecraft in 2021. Thomas’s second mission to the ISS is called ‘Alpha’ after Alpha Centauri, the closest stellar system to Earth. In this programme, catch up with Thomas at the training facilities of NASA’s Johnson Space Center where he’s joined by fellow ESA astronaut Matthias Maurer. Take a look back on his first mission – called Proxima – and see what innovations Thomas is looking forward to on his return to the ISS.
Duration 00:30:0010:00
Das Weltall in Ihrer Sprache – Space in German
Entdecken Sie die europäischen Weltraumaktivitäten auf Deutsch. Dieses Programm lässt Sie in eine Vielzahl von Raumfahrtmissionen eintauchen, von der Erde zum Mars und darüber hinaus. Entdecken Sie unser Sonnensystem mit unserem außerirdischen Freund Paxi oder werfen Sie einen Blick in das Missionskontrollzentrum der ESA in Darmstadt.
Duration 01:00:0011:00
Earth from space
From 800 km high, satellites are taking the pulse of our planet from space. Join our weekly tour from some of the most remote places, to your own backyard. Satellites not only help us better understand our environment, but are improving our daily lives.
Duration 00:30:0011:30
Meet the experts
Experts from a variety of space activities talk about their respective fields and why they are important. This hour-long programme begins with an introduction to how rockets launch from Earth…and other planets. We then look to the future of Moon exploration, and how life in the isolation of space is being prepared for in remote Antarctica. Scientists working with data from satellites that look out in space and back at Earth tell us about their research and what it means. Get an insider’s look at the satellite systems that tell us where we are and how to get to where we want to go, and discover the efforts begin made to keep space clean. Finally, see how a sports scientists works with astronauts, and meet a member of a team that prepares for the future of the space sector.
Duration 01:00:0012:30
This is ESA
This is the European Space Agency, dedicated to the peaceful exploration and use of space for the benefit of humankind. This programme provides an introduction to ESA’s diverse activities from asteroids to zero-gravity. Learn more about how we innovate, explore, protect and benefit. Space is the future, and through ESA we are all part of it.
Duration 00:30:0013:00
Astronaut coffee break
So what is it really like to go to space (and back)? Join ESA astronauts Alexander Gerst, Samantha Cristoforetti, Luca Parmitano and Thomas Pesquet as they discuss living and working in space. Topics include video production, landing in a Russian Soyuz spacecraft, housekeeping and the perils of opening food on the International Space Station.
Duration 00:30:0013:30
Working at ESA
What is it like to work at a space agency? Meet some of ESA’s workforce including Young Graduate Trainees and Research Fellows who explain some of the projects they’re involved in and what it’s like to work in space. Get acquainted with some of ESA's multiple locations across Europe, and each establishment's area of expertise. Success has a different meaning for everyone – as ESA astronaut Luca Parmitano explains at the end of this programme.
Duration 00:30:0014:00
Espace en français – Space in French
Découvrez les activités spatiales européennes dans votre langue. Ce programme présente toute une variété de missions spatiales pour la Terre, Mars et au-delà. Découvrez notre système solaire avec Paxi, le sympathique 'extra terrestre et faites un tour de la Station Spatiale Internationale avec Thomas Pesquet.
Duration 01:00:0015:00
Relive Asteroid Day
A replay of our live transmission: the latest news and updates from the European Space Agency hosted by award-winning science and space journalist Richard Hollingham, producer of the Space Boffins podcast. Programme will include behind-the-scenes discussions with experts from ESA as well as top researchers and scientists from European universities on asteroids, meteorite hunting in the Antarctic and public outreach.
Duration 01:00:0016:00
What’s space got to do with it?
From air quality to growing blood vessels, see how space is part of our everyday lives. Satellites flying high above our heads are providing information and support services that benefit us directly – and we may not even know it. In addition, the technology built for and tested in space can be used here on Earth for innovative applications.
Duration 00:30:0016:30
Lo spazio in italiano – Space in Italian
Scopri le attività spaziali europee nella tua lingua. Questo programma offre una panoramica sulla vita degli astronauti, sullo sviluppo dei lanciatori e missioni spaziali, e un'introduzione al sistema solare e alla luna con il nostro amico alieno, Paxi.
Duration 01:00:0017:30
Latest from ESA
A selection of highlights of the latest news from ESA’s activities. Get a glimpse of the first images from Solar Orbiter – no images of the Sun have ever been taken at such a close distance! ESA continues to work on space solutions during the Covid-19 pandemic, with activities such as the B-LiFE space-enabled mobile lab and monitoring impacts on our environment with satellites. Discover ESA’s 5G Hub and space economy activities. Operations continue at Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana, as well as at mission control in Germany. Learn about the next mission to bring humans to the Moon, and discover the Copernicus Sentinel-6 mission that will examine sea-level rise. At the end of this programme, Professor Stephen Hawking and musician Vangelis bring us a special message.
Duration 01:00:0018:30
Discover space with Paxi
For kids of all ages: join Paxi, a friendly alien, as he explores Earth, the Moon and beyond. The adventure starts with an introduction to our green friend, and then we follow him through the Solar System. Understanding how our home planet works is important too – and Paxi is ready to teach us!
Duration 00:30:0019:00
Connecting and navigating
From satcoms to GPS, learn how satellites help you find where you are, get you where you want to go, and help you stay connected. This programme introduces space’s part in the 5G revolution and the benefits of satellite communication technology from crisis management to aviation. Take a look back on the development of Europe’s own global satellite navigation system, Galileo.
Duration 00:30:0019:30
Advancing Earth observation
Revisit some of the major conferences that explore how satellites observe our planet and the future of these technologies. World-class scientists, along with representatives from space agencies and international organisations came together at ESA’s Living Planet Symposium in Milan last year to discuss the latest in satellite Earth observation. At ESA’s second ɸ-week, researchers explored how open science and innovation can benefit from the latest digital technologies to help shape future Earth observation missions and services.
Duration 00:30:0020:00
Space out
Relax with a selection of dazzling imagery from space.
Duration 04:00:0001:00
Wake up in space
Start your day with spectacular imagery from space.
Duration 07:00:0008:00
The amazing adventure of Rosetta and Philae
Follow Rosetta and Philae on their incredible ten-year journey through the Solar System to their destination: Comet 67P. Find out how Rosetta and Philae first got inspired to visit a comet, then join their journey. Watch as Philae tries to land on the comet and deals with some unexpected challenges! Learn about the fascinating observations that Rosetta made as she watched the comet change before her eyes.
Duration 00:30:0008:30
Revisiting Rosetta
A look back on the Rosetta mission and the continuing science that is guiding the future of cometary exploration. Meet some of the key scientists who worked on the mission from the sidelines of the 49th Rosetta science workshop, and take in the views of the comet captured by Rosetta’s OSIRIS camera.
Duration 00:30:0009:00
Discover space with Paxi
For kids of all ages: join Paxi, a friendly alien, as he explores Earth, the Moon and beyond. The adventure starts with an introduction to our green friend, and then we follow him through the Solar System. Understanding how our home planet works is important too – and Paxi is ready to teach us!
Duration 00:30:0009:30
Space for our climate
From their vantage point in space, satellites provide us with a global view of the changes happening to our planet. These changes include shrinking glaciers, rising sea levels, changes in atmospheric composition, diminishing sea-ice cover, and more. Learn how ESA provides the long-term data coverage needed to monitor climate change on a global scale.
Duration 00:30:0010:00
Tour the ISS with Luca and Drew
ESA astronaut Luca Parmitano and NASA astronaut Drew Morgan take you on a unique tour of the International Space Station shot in one take with two cameras strapped together. Luca and Drew take it in turns to guide you through the modules and spacecraft docked to the orbital outpost. Starting from the Soyuz MS-15 spacecraft that bought Drew to the Space Station, the duo show each module and spacecraft docked with the International Space Station at the time it was recorded around the New Year 2020. Passing colleagues include NASA astronaut Jessica Meir and Christina Koch exercising and Russian cosmonauts Alexander Skvortsov and Oleg Skripochka. The tour ends with a view from the Station’s Cupola observatory.
Duration 01:00:0011:00
What’s space got to do with it?
From air quality to growing blood vessels, see how space is part of our everyday lives. Satellites flying high above our heads are providing information and support services that benefit us directly – and we may not even know it. In addition, the technology built for and tested in space can be used here on Earth for innovative applications.
Duration 00:30:0012:00
Earth from space
From 800 km high, satellites are taking the pulse of our planet from space. Join our weekly tour from some of the most remote places, to your own backyard. Satellites not only help us better understand our environment, but are improving our daily lives.
Duration 00:30:0012:30
Return to the Moon
A peek into the developing technologies for lunar exploration. Look back on past Moon missions and ESA’s plans for sending new missions to the lunar surface – including the concept for a Moon base.
Duration 00:30:0013:00
Lo spazio in italiano – Space in Italian
Scopri le attività spaziali europee nella tua lingua. Questo programma offre una panoramica sulla vita degli astronauti, sullo sviluppo dei lanciatori e missioni spaziali, e un'introduzione al sistema solare e alla luna con il nostro amico alieno, Paxi.
Duration 01:00:0014:00
Das Weltall in Ihrer Sprache – Space in German
Entdecken Sie die europäischen Weltraumaktivitäten auf Deutsch. Dieses Programm lässt Sie in eine Vielzahl von Raumfahrtmissionen eintauchen, von der Erde zum Mars und darüber hinaus. Entdecken Sie unser Sonnensystem mit unserem außerirdischen Freund Paxi oder werfen Sie einen Blick in das Missionskontrollzentrum der ESA in Darmstadt.
Duration 01:00:0015:00
The Red Planet
Discover Mars and the missions dedicated to advancing our knowledge of the Red Planet. The ESA Kids mascot Paxi begins this programme with an introduction to Mars, followed by an overview of the ExoMars missions. Get an up-close view of the Martian terrain with images from Mars Express, and learn about the potential for brining pieces of Mars back to Earth.
Duration 00:30:0015:30
Astronaut coffee break
So what is it really like to go to space (and back)? Join ESA astronauts Alexander Gerst, Samantha Cristoforetti, Luca Parmitano and Thomas Pesquet as they discuss living and working in space. Topics include video production, landing in a Russian Soyuz spacecraft, housekeeping and the perils of opening food on the International Space Station.
Duration 00:30:0016:00
Training for unknown terrain
Astronauts undergo rigorous training that prepares them to adapt to and survive in harsh conditions. Follow the simulation of an Earth-landing gone wrong and how astronauts – or any explorers – stay alive until help arrives. With preparations underway to send humans back to the Moon and onto Mars, astronauts need to learn how to cope with long-duration spaceflight, orient themselves in unknown territory and conduct useful research about their surroundings whilst enduring it.
Duration 00:30:0016:30
Latest from ESA
A selection of highlights of the latest news from ESA’s activities. Get a glimpse of the first images from Solar Orbiter – no images of the Sun have ever been taken at such a close distance! ESA continues to work on space solutions during the Covid-19 pandemic, with activities such as the B-LiFE space-enabled mobile lab and monitoring impacts on our environment with satellites. Discover ESA’s 5G Hub and space economy activities. Operations continue at Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana, as well as at mission control in Germany. Learn about the next mission to bring humans to the Moon, and discover the Copernicus Sentinel-6 mission that will examine sea-level rise. At the end of this programme, Professor Stephen Hawking and musician Vangelis bring us a special message.
Duration 01:00:0017:30
Meet the experts
Experts from a variety of space activities talk about their respective fields and why they are important. This hour-long programme begins with an introduction to how rockets launch from Earth…and other planets. We then look to the future of Moon exploration, and how life in the isolation of space is being prepared for in remote Antarctica. Scientists working with data from satellites that look out in space and back at Earth tell us about their research and what it means. Get an insider’s look at the satellite systems that tell us where we are and how to get to where we want to go, and discover the efforts begin made to keep space clean. Finally, see how a sports scientists works with astronauts, and meet a member of a team that prepares for the future of the space sector.
Duration 01:00:0018:30
Hubble highlights
Revisit some of the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope’s biggest science discoveries from its three decades in operation. This programme kicks off with an introduction to the ‘Mother of Hubble’ Nancy Roman, then takes us on a tour of some of the telescope’s big finds. Explore how Hubble’s observations will be complemented by those of the upcoming NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope.
Duration 00:30:0019:00
Espace en français – Space in French
Découvrez les activités spatiales européennes dans votre langue. Ce programme présente toute une variété de missions spatiales pour la Terre, Mars et au-delà. Découvrez notre système solaire avec Paxi, le sympathique 'extra terrestre et faites un tour de la Station Spatiale Internationale avec Thomas Pesquet.
Duration 01:00:0020:00
Space out
Relax with a selection of dazzling imagery from space.
Duration 04:00:0001:00
Wake up in space
Start your day with spectacular imagery from space.
Duration 07:00:0008:00
Watching for asteroids
Discover the latest technology being used to watch for roaming rocks …and the truth about the dinosaurs. This programme offers an overview of where asteroids come from, why they are a threat and what is being done to monitor their movement. Learn about the possibilities of asteroid deflection, or even sending humankind to visit them.
Duration 00:30:0008:30
Espace en français – Space in French
Découvrez les activités spatiales européennes dans votre langue. Ce programme présente toute une variété de missions spatiales pour la Terre, Mars et au-delà. Découvrez notre système solaire avec Paxi, le sympathique 'extra terrestre et faites un tour de la Station Spatiale Internationale avec Thomas Pesquet.
Duration 01:00:0009:30
Meet the experts
Experts from a variety of space activities talk about their respective fields and why they are important. This hour-long programme begins with an introduction to how rockets launch from Earth…and other planets. We then look to the future of Moon exploration, and how life in the isolation of space is being prepared for in remote Antarctica. Scientists working with data from satellites that look out in space and back at Earth tell us about their research and what it means. Get an insider’s look at the satellite systems that tell us where we are and how to get to where we want to go, and discover the efforts begin made to keep space clean. Finally, see how a sports scientists works with astronauts, and meet a member of a team that prepares for the future of the space sector.
Duration 01:00:0010:30
Working at ESA
What is it like to work at a space agency? Meet some of ESA’s workforce including Young Graduate Trainees and Research Fellows who explain some of the projects they’re involved in and what it’s like to work in space. Get acquainted with some of ESA's multiple locations across Europe, and each establishment's area of expertise. Success has a different meaning for everyone – as ESA astronaut Luca Parmitano explains at the end of this programme.
Duration 00:30:0011:00
Back to the stars with Thomas Pesquet
ESA astronaut Thomas Pesquet is set to go back to the International Space Station (ISS) on SpaceX’s Crew Dragon spacecraft in 2021. Thomas’s second mission to the ISS is called ‘Alpha’ after Alpha Centauri, the closest stellar system to Earth. In this programme, catch up with Thomas at the training facilities of NASA’s Johnson Space Center where he’s joined by fellow ESA astronaut Matthias Maurer. Take a look back on his first mission – called Proxima – and see what innovations Thomas is looking forward to on his return to the ISS.
Duration 00:30:0011:30
Space for our climate
From their vantage point in space, satellites provide us with a global view of the changes happening to our planet. These changes include shrinking glaciers, rising sea levels, changes in atmospheric composition, diminishing sea-ice cover, and more. Learn how ESA provides the long-term data coverage needed to monitor climate change on a global scale.
Duration 00:30:0012:00
Das Weltall in Ihrer Sprache – Space in German
Entdecken Sie die europäischen Weltraumaktivitäten auf Deutsch. Dieses Programm lässt Sie in eine Vielzahl von Raumfahrtmissionen eintauchen, von der Erde zum Mars und darüber hinaus. Entdecken Sie unser Sonnensystem mit unserem außerirdischen Freund Paxi oder werfen Sie einen Blick in das Missionskontrollzentrum der ESA in Darmstadt.
Duration 01:00:0013:00
Earth from space
From 800 km high, satellites are taking the pulse of our planet from space. Join our weekly tour from some of the most remote places, to your own backyard. Satellites not only help us better understand our environment, but are improving our daily lives.
Duration 00:30:0013:30
Latest from ESA
A selection of highlights of the latest news from ESA’s activities. Get a glimpse of the first images from Solar Orbiter – no images of the Sun have ever been taken at such a close distance! ESA continues to work on space solutions during the Covid-19 pandemic, with activities such as the B-LiFE space-enabled mobile lab and monitoring impacts on our environment with satellites. Discover ESA’s 5G Hub and space economy activities. Operations continue at Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana, as well as at mission control in Germany. Learn about the next mission to bring humans to the Moon, and discover the Copernicus Sentinel-6 mission that will examine sea-level rise. At the end of this programme, Professor Stephen Hawking and musician Vangelis bring us a special message.
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Advancing Earth observation
Revisit some of the major conferences that explore how satellites observe our planet and the future of these technologies. World-class scientists, along with representatives from space agencies and international organisations came together at ESA’s Living Planet Symposium in Milan last year to discuss the latest in satellite Earth observation. At ESA’s second ɸ-week, researchers explored how open science and innovation can benefit from the latest digital technologies to help shape future Earth observation missions and services.
Duration 00:30:0015:00
Training for unknown terrain
Astronauts undergo rigorous training that prepares them to adapt to and survive in harsh conditions. Follow the simulation of an Earth-landing gone wrong and how astronauts – or any explorers – stay alive until help arrives. With preparations underway to send humans back to the Moon and onto Mars, astronauts need to learn how to cope with long-duration spaceflight, orient themselves in unknown territory and conduct useful research about their surroundings whilst enduring it.
Duration 00:30:0015:30
Health and fitness
Physical health is important for everyone – including astronauts. To endure the harsh conditions of human spaceflight they undergo rigorous training both on Earth and in space. This is not just beneficial for their personal health, but contributes to important research for health and medicine. Join our astronauts as they introduce us to their fitness routines and explain some of the experiments they have participated in to advance medical knowledge.
Duration 00:30:0016:00
Discover space with Paxi
For kids of all ages: join Paxi, a friendly alien, as he explores Earth, the Moon and beyond. The adventure starts with an introduction to our green friend, and then we follow him through the Solar System. Understanding how our home planet works is important too – and Paxi is ready to teach us!
Duration 00:30:0017:00
Return to the Moon
A peek into the developing technologies for lunar exploration. Look back on past Moon missions and ESA’s plans for sending new missions to the lunar surface – including the concept for a Moon base.
Duration 00:30:0017:30
The amazing adventure of Rosetta and Philae
Follow Rosetta and Philae on their incredible ten-year journey through the Solar System to their destination: Comet 67P. Find out how Rosetta and Philae first got inspired to visit a comet, then join their journey. Watch as Philae tries to land on the comet and deals with some unexpected challenges! Learn about the fascinating observations that Rosetta made as she watched the comet change before her eyes.
Duration 00:30:0018:00
Revisiting Rosetta
A look back on the Rosetta mission and the continuing science that is guiding the future of cometary exploration. Meet some of the key scientists who worked on the mission from the sidelines of the 49th Rosetta science workshop, and take in the views of the comet captured by Rosetta’s OSIRIS camera.
Duration 00:30:0018:30
El espacio en español – Space in Spanish
Descubre las actividades espaciales Europeas en tu idioma. Este programa ofrece una introducción a distintas misiones espaciales relacionadas con la Tierra, Marte y más allá. ¡Explora nuestro Sistema Solar y conoce a nuestro amigo alienígena, Paxi!
Duration 00:30:0019:30
What’s space got to do with it?
From air quality to growing blood vessels, see how space is part of our everyday lives. Satellites flying high above our heads are providing information and support services that benefit us directly – and we may not even know it. In addition, the technology built for and tested in space can be used here on Earth for innovative applications.
Duration 00:30:0020:00
Space out
Relax with a selection of dazzling imagery from space.
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