Wake up in space
Start your day with spectacular imagery from space.
Duration 07:00:00
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Looking farther into the Universe - the Webb quest
Some 1.5 million kilometres away from Earth, the James Webb telescope is undergoing a complex deployment that will soon enable it to start looking into the universe. Launched in December last year, Webb is the largest, most powerful telescope ever built and it will revolutionise our understanding of our the cosmos – from the formation of stars and planets, to the birth of the first galaxies. With its iconic astronomical mirrors, how is Webb a telescope? And how will it unlock the secrets of the early universe? Join ESA astronomers Mark McCaughrean and Giovanna Giardino to discover more.
Duration 01:00:0009:00
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
The making of JUICE - Episode 1
How do you develop a spacecraft in the midst of a global pandemic? In this film, director Maarten Roos takes you behind the scenes of a very special mission called JUICE. It isn’t about the liquid element you extract from fruits, but the one present around the largest planet in our solar system : Jupiter ! Its moons are thought to harbour vast quantities of water below their icy surface. A new spacecraft developed by ESA will enable us to explore the gas giant and better understand the habitability of these icy worlds. Blasting off in 2023, the Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer (JUICE) will study the planet and three of its largest moons: Ganymede, Callisto and Europa. In the first episode of this atmospheric documentary, follow the JUICE team as they are confronted with unexpected challenges, such as the Covid pandemic.
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 00:30:0011:30
On the hunt for the riskiest asteroid
What happens when a 50-metre asteroid threatens to strike Earth? In the movies, a superhero would probably save humanity at the last minute – but in reality? Enter Rosa Jesse, our Space Safety Editor and the detective in charge of finding out how risky this new asteroid really is. Initial observations showed 2021 QM1 – the asteroid’s official name – had a chance of striking Earth in 2052, but it soon became invisible as the Sun’s glare got in the way of observations and the asteroid moved away from Earth. Rosa investigates and meets the real people in charge of scrutinising our skies: the asteroid hunters from ESA’s Near-Earth Object Coordination Centre.
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
Rough Cut: The experiments
Enjoy an overview of the science and experiments astronauts need to conduct on the ISS. Watch as Thomas Pesquet deals with a lack of liquid in a mixing vial and experiments with a Virtual Reality headset, head down (on screen only as there’s no up and down in space!) On a makeshift guitar, he also rehearses an ode to the Brine Processor Assembly (BPA), a piece of technology that recycles water on the station. Raw images, minimal editing, natural sound…This is Rough Cut.
Duration 00:15:0013:15
An astronaut at mission control
Andreas Mogensen is busy training these days: he is the next ESA astronaut to fly to the International Space Station in summer 2023. Despite his busy schedule, he agreed to come and meet the experts who are flying our satellites and spacecrafts at the European Space Operations Centre (ESOC) in Darmstadt, Germany. Why does an astronaut need to know about the handrails of the International Space Station before every spacewalk? What happens if a spacecraft is on a collision course with a faraway planet? How can sun radiation impact astronauts and…our electricity grids? Andreas’ encounters at ESOC will tell you all about it.
Duration 00:15:0013:30
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 00:30:0014:00
Das Weltall in Ihrer Sprache – Space in German
Entdecken Sie die europäischen Weltraumaktivitäten in deutscher Sprache. Lernen Sie die Mission Cosmic Kiss des deutschen ESA-Astronauten Matthias Maurer kennen. Seine Mission soll im Herbst 2021 mit dem Start zur ISS beginnen. In Zusammenarbeit mit dem Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt und der Deutschen Raumfahrtagentur im DLR können sie mit Alexander Gerst die Geheimnisse der Schwerelosigkeit erkunden. Entdecken Sie außerdem unser Sonnensystem und den Mond mit unserem außerirdischen Freund Paxi, oder finden Sie es heraus wie Europa das Problem des Weltraummülls angeht.
Duration 01:00:0015:00
The white continent
Cold, dark and remote: Antarctica is as close to space as you can get on Earth. No wonder both scientists and astronauts like to venture on the white continent. In this programme, we take you to the Concordia research station in Antarctica to meet the people spending their winter months in total isolation. We follow ESA astronaut Alexander Gerst on an expedition to retrieve meteorites from the ice. And a leading climate scientist delves into how and why the ice is melting fast not just in Antarctica, but all around the world.
Duration 00:30:0015:30
Advancing Earth observation
Getting a bird's-eye view of the Earth is key to understanding it. For decades, satellites have observed our planet from above and their data is now being used by everyone, from relief agencies to local authorities. Learn how Earth Observation helps protecting our environment and how it has become a crucial tool in the fight against climate change.
Duration 00:30:0017:00
Space for our climate
The world is heating up, and it appears to be due to our actions. According to scientists, we are living through the largest climate change since the end of the last ice age, 10 000 years ago. Its consequences are already being felt across the globe: shrinking glaciers, rising sea levels, changes in atmospheric composition. So how can space support the efforts to curb global warming? In this programme, learn how data from ESA satellites orbiting the Earth can provide precious information for decision-makers on key components of the climate system – from mapping the world’s forest to measuring the melting of ice sheets.
Duration 00:30:0017:30
Celebrating 20 years of ESA astronauts on the ISS
To celebrate 20 years since ESA astronauts first took up residence on the International Space Station, join the very first European astronaut on board Umberto Guidoni, together with Tim Peake, Thomas Pesquet and many others, as they reflect on the station’s remarkable achievements. Watch them recall the best moments of their time on board, including filming strikes from thunderstorms on Earth from the ISS cupola or even dressing up for Halloween. Finally, they share their thoughts on what space exploration might look like in the next 20 years.
Duration 00:30:0018:00
Space Round Up: the latest news
Our round-up of the latest news happening in space and in Europe: check up on the most powerful telescope ever built, the James Webb Space Telescope which – positioned some 1.5 million km away from Earth – has already delivered the deepest, sharpest images of the Universe ever seen. Explore how humans are preparing to return to the Moon, for the first time since 1972 with the Artemis mission. Get an update on who is coming back from, and who is going to the International Space Station. We ask how the new astronaut selection process is developing, as the lucky successful candidates will be announced later in November. And at the end of our programme, we look back on the successful inaugural flight of the new medium-size rocket, Vega-C.
Duration 00:30:0018:30
The making of JUICE - Episode 2
Excitement is building up as the launch date is approaching fast. In the second episode of this ‘behind the scenes’ documentary, follow the JUICE team and the spacecraft itself as it is tested in the Netherland and assembled before being shipped to Europe’s spaceport in French Guiana for launch in April 2023. The JUICE mission aims at exploring Jupiter and its icy moons – in the hope of learning more about the origins and possibility of life in our Universe.
Duration 00:30:0019:00
MELT
Rising temperatures, melting ice…How will glaciers look over the coming decades? “It all depends on what humans are doing now in terms of greenhouse gas emissions”: this is the message one scientist delivered during an ESA-led expedition to the Gorner Glacier in Switzerland filmed during summer 2021. Put your boots on and join ESA astronaut Luca Parmitano, glaciologists and climate experts on the ice!
Duration 00:30:0019:30
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 00:30:0020:00
Space out
on airRelax 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 making of JUICE - Episode 1
How do you develop a spacecraft in the midst of a global pandemic? In this film, director Maarten Roos takes you behind the scenes of a very special mission called JUICE. It isn’t about the liquid element you extract from fruits, but the one present around the largest planet in our solar system : Jupiter ! Its moons are thought to harbour vast quantities of water below their icy surface. A new spacecraft developed by ESA will enable us to explore the gas giant and better understand the habitability of these icy worlds. Blasting off in 2023, the Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer (JUICE) will study the planet and three of its largest moons: Ganymede, Callisto and Europa. In the first episode of this atmospheric documentary, follow the JUICE team as they are confronted with unexpected challenges, such as the Covid pandemic.
Duration 00:30:0008:30
Espace en français – Space in French
Toutes les activités spatiales européennes, en français. Dans ce programme, suivez les préparatifs de Thomas Pesquet pour sa mission Alpha et son envol vers la Station Spatiale Internationale (ISS), où il restera jusqu’à l’automne 2021. Thomas vous fait visiter la station en français et répond aux questions des journalistes. Vous aimez les astronautes et les datas ? Ne manquez pas, dans ce programme, quatre épisodes de la série animée ‘Dastronautes’ réalisée par le Centre National d’Études Spatial (CNES). Au menu également, le Centre français répond à la question : est-ce la fin de l’SS ? Les activités de l’ESA dans le domaine climatique et de la recherche de vie sur Mars sont éclairées par des reportages Euronews/ESA. Et on vous dit tout sur le problème des débris dans l’espace - car pour garantir l’accès à l’espace pour les générations futures, il est temps d’agir !
Duration 01:00:0010:30
The white continent
Cold, dark and remote: Antarctica is as close to space as you can get on Earth. No wonder both scientists and astronauts like to venture on the white continent. In this programme, we take you to the Concordia research station in Antarctica to meet the people spending their winter months in total isolation. We follow ESA astronaut Alexander Gerst on an expedition to retrieve meteorites from the ice. And a leading climate scientist delves into how and why the ice is melting fast not just in Antarctica, but all around the world.
Duration 00:30:0011:00
Celebrating 20 years of ESA astronauts on the ISS
To celebrate 20 years since ESA astronauts first took up residence on the International Space Station, join the very first European astronaut on board Umberto Guidoni, together with Tim Peake, Thomas Pesquet and many others, as they reflect on the station’s remarkable achievements. Watch them recall the best moments of their time on board, including filming strikes from thunderstorms on Earth from the ISS cupola or even dressing up for Halloween. Finally, they share their thoughts on what space exploration might look like in the next 20 years.
Duration 00:30:0011:30
Space for our climate
The world is heating up, and it appears to be due to our actions. According to scientists, we are living through the largest climate change since the end of the last ice age, 10 000 years ago. Its consequences are already being felt across the globe: shrinking glaciers, rising sea levels, changes in atmospheric composition. So how can space support the efforts to curb global warming? In this programme, learn how data from ESA satellites orbiting the Earth can provide precious information for decision-makers on key components of the climate system – from mapping the world’s forest to measuring the melting of ice sheets.
Duration 00:30:0012:00
Das Weltall in Ihrer Sprache – Space in German
Entdecken Sie die europäischen Weltraumaktivitäten in deutscher Sprache. Lernen Sie die Mission Cosmic Kiss des deutschen ESA-Astronauten Matthias Maurer kennen. Seine Mission soll im Herbst 2021 mit dem Start zur ISS beginnen. In Zusammenarbeit mit dem Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt und der Deutschen Raumfahrtagentur im DLR können sie mit Alexander Gerst die Geheimnisse der Schwerelosigkeit erkunden. Entdecken Sie außerdem unser Sonnensystem und den Mond mit unserem außerirdischen Freund Paxi, oder finden Sie es heraus wie Europa das Problem des Weltraummülls angeht.
Duration 01:00:0013:00
ROUGH CUT: Samantha returns to Earth
How do astronauts come back to Earth? What happens during the long hours of descent? Our latest episode of Rough Cut condensates about 6 hours of footage into a 15min immersive watch. From entering the SpaceX spacecraft and closing the hatch of the International Space Station, to deploying parachutes and splashing-off the coast of Florida, follow ESA astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti as she returns to Earth. Rough Cut compiles raw images with natural sound only and no comments.
Duration 00:15:0013:15
An astronaut at mission control
Andreas Mogensen is busy training these days: he is the next ESA astronaut to fly to the International Space Station in summer 2023. Despite his busy schedule, he agreed to come and meet the experts who are flying our satellites and spacecrafts at the European Space Operations Centre (ESOC) in Darmstadt, Germany. Why does an astronaut need to know about the handrails of the International Space Station before every spacewalk? What happens if a spacecraft is on a collision course with a faraway planet? How can sun radiation impact astronauts and…our electricity grids? Andreas’ encounters at ESOC will tell you all about it.
Duration 00:15:0013:30
Advancing Earth observation
Getting a bird's-eye view of the Earth is key to understanding it. For decades, satellites have observed our planet from above and their data is now being used by everyone, from relief agencies to local authorities. Learn how Earth Observation helps protecting our environment and how it has become a crucial tool in the fight against climate change.
Duration 00:30:0014:00
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
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 00:30:0015:00
MELT
Rising temperatures, melting ice…How will glaciers look over the coming decades? “It all depends on what humans are doing now in terms of greenhouse gas emissions”: this is the message one scientist delivered during an ESA-led expedition to the Gorner Glacier in Switzerland filmed during summer 2021. Put your boots on and join ESA astronaut Luca Parmitano, glaciologists and climate experts on the ice!
Duration 00:30:0015:30
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 00:30:0016:00
Back from the stars with Thomas Pesquet
After spending almost 200 days on the International Space Station and setting a new European record for spacewalks, Thomas Pesquet returned to Earth in November 2021, bringing his Alpha Mission to an end. In this programme, we look back on his second mission in space and get an exclusive interview with Thomas, freshly landed on European soil. Highlights also include the conversations he held from space with French President Emmanuel Macron, as well as with the rock band Coldplay. What’s next for Thomas? We hear from David Parker, ESA Director of Human and Robotic Exploration, to discuss upcoming missions, including sending humans back to the Moon.
Duration 00:30:0016:30
Looking farther into the Universe - the Webb quest
Some 1.5 million kilometres away from Earth, the James Webb telescope is undergoing a complex deployment that will soon enable it to start looking into the universe. Launched in December last year, Webb is the largest, most powerful telescope ever built and it will revolutionise our understanding of our the cosmos – from the formation of stars and planets, to the birth of the first galaxies. With its iconic astronomical mirrors, how is Webb a telescope? And how will it unlock the secrets of the early universe? Join ESA astronomers Mark McCaughrean and Giovanna Giardino to discover more.
Duration 01:00:0017:30
El espacio en español – Space in Spanish
Entérate sobre las actividades espaciales europeas en español con nuestro programa. No te pierdas al astronauta de la ESA Matthias Maurer entrenando para un paseo espacial. Aprende sobre cómo los satélites ayudan a monitorear el cambio climático; cómo la Agencia Espacial Europea busca señales de vida en Marte. Y, por último, en colaboración con El Centro para el Desarrollo Tecnológico Industrial (CDTI), descubre cómo España contribuye a la industria espacial.
Duration 00:30:0018:00
Space Round Up: the latest news
Our round-up of the latest news happening in space and in Europe: check up on the most powerful telescope ever built, the James Webb Space Telescope which – positioned some 1.5 million km away from Earth – has already delivered the deepest, sharpest images of the Universe ever seen. Explore how humans are preparing to return to the Moon, for the first time since 1972 with the Artemis mission. Get an update on who is coming back from, and who is going to the International Space Station. We ask how the new astronaut selection process is developing, as the lucky successful candidates will be announced later in November. And at the end of our programme, we look back on the successful inaugural flight of the new medium-size rocket, Vega-C.
Duration 00:30:0018:30
On the hunt for the riskiest asteroid
What happens when a 50-metre asteroid threatens to strike Earth? In the movies, a superhero would probably save humanity at the last minute – but in reality? Enter Rosa Jesse, our Space Safety Editor and the detective in charge of finding out how risky this new asteroid really is. Initial observations showed 2021 QM1 – the asteroid’s official name – had a chance of striking Earth in 2052, but it soon became invisible as the Sun’s glare got in the way of observations and the asteroid moved away from Earth. Rosa investigates and meets the real people in charge of scrutinising our skies: the asteroid hunters from ESA’s Near-Earth Object Coordination Centre.
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.
Duration 04:00:0001:00
Wake up in space
Start your day with spectacular imagery from space.
Duration 07:00:0008:00
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 00:30:0008:30
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 00:30:0009:00
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 00:30:0009:30
Looking farther into the Universe - the Webb quest
Some 1.5 million kilometres away from Earth, the James Webb telescope is undergoing a complex deployment that will soon enable it to start looking into the universe. Launched in December last year, Webb is the largest, most powerful telescope ever built and it will revolutionise our understanding of our the cosmos – from the formation of stars and planets, to the birth of the first galaxies. With its iconic astronomical mirrors, how is Webb a telescope? And how will it unlock the secrets of the early universe? Join ESA astronomers Mark McCaughrean and Giovanna Giardino to discover more.
Duration 01:00:0010:30
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 00:30:0011:30
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 00:30:0012:00
The white continent
Cold, dark and remote: Antarctica is as close to space as you can get on Earth. No wonder both scientists and astronauts like to venture on the white continent. In this programme, we take you to the Concordia research station in Antarctica to meet the people spending their winter months in total isolation. We follow ESA astronaut Alexander Gerst on an expedition to retrieve meteorites from the ice. And a leading climate scientist delves into how and why the ice is melting fast not just in Antarctica, but all around the world.
Duration 00:30:0012:30
MELT
Rising temperatures, melting ice…How will glaciers look over the coming decades? “It all depends on what humans are doing now in terms of greenhouse gas emissions”: this is the message one scientist delivered during an ESA-led expedition to the Gorner Glacier in Switzerland filmed during summer 2021. Put your boots on and join ESA astronaut Luca Parmitano, glaciologists and climate experts on the ice!
Duration 00:30:0013:00
ROUGH CUT: Samantha returns to Earth
How do astronauts come back to Earth? What happens during the long hours of descent? Our latest episode of Rough Cut condensates about 6 hours of footage into a 15min immersive watch. From entering the SpaceX spacecraft and closing the hatch of the International Space Station, to deploying parachutes and splashing-off the coast of Florida, follow ESA astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti as she returns to Earth. Rough Cut compiles raw images with natural sound only and no comments.
Duration 00:15:0013:15
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 00:15:0013:30
Celebrating 20 years of ESA astronauts on the ISS
To celebrate 20 years since ESA astronauts first took up residence on the International Space Station, join the very first European astronaut on board Umberto Guidoni, together with Tim Peake, Thomas Pesquet and many others, as they reflect on the station’s remarkable achievements. Watch them recall the best moments of their time on board, including filming strikes from thunderstorms on Earth from the ISS cupola or even dressing up for Halloween. Finally, they share their thoughts on what space exploration might look like in the next 20 years.
Duration 00:30:0014:00
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 00:30:0015:30
Back from the stars with Thomas Pesquet
After spending almost 200 days on the International Space Station and setting a new European record for spacewalks, Thomas Pesquet returned to Earth in November 2021, bringing his Alpha Mission to an end. In this programme, we look back on his second mission in space and get an exclusive interview with Thomas, freshly landed on European soil. Highlights also include the conversations he held from space with French President Emmanuel Macron, as well as with the rock band Coldplay. What’s next for Thomas? We hear from David Parker, ESA Director of Human and Robotic Exploration, to discuss upcoming missions, including sending humans back to the Moon.
Duration 00:30:0016:00
Lo spazio in italiano – Space in Italian
Scopri le attività spaziali europee nella tua lingua.Questo programma offre una panoramica su alcune delle attività dell'ESA. Rivedi il rientro a Terra dalla Stazione Spaziale Internazionale dell'astronauta Luca Parmitano lo scorso anno, e scopri la Luna con il nostro amico alieno, Paxi. Visita lo stabilimento italiano del lanciatore Vega e il centro ESA per l'Osservazione della Terra appena fuori Roma. Scopri come il satellite Cheops studia i pianeti distanti, e fai un giro dei servizi igienici della Stazione Spaziale Internazionale con Samantha Cristoforetti. Al termine di questo programma, Luca Parmitano dà un messaggio speciale sul significato del successo.
Duration 01:00:0017:00
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 00:30:0017:30
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 00:30:0018:00
Space Round Up: the latest news
Our round-up of the latest news happening in space and in Europe: check up on the most powerful telescope ever built, the James Webb Space Telescope which – positioned some 1.5 million km away from Earth – has already delivered the deepest, sharpest images of the Universe ever seen. Explore how humans are preparing to return to the Moon, for the first time since 1972 with the Artemis mission. Get an update on who is coming back from, and who is going to the International Space Station. We ask how the new astronaut selection process is developing, as the lucky successful candidates will be announced later in November. And at the end of our programme, we look back on the successful inaugural flight of the new medium-size rocket, Vega-C.
Duration 00:30:0018:30
Space for our climate
The world is heating up, and it appears to be due to our actions. According to scientists, we are living through the largest climate change since the end of the last ice age, 10 000 years ago. Its consequences are already being felt across the globe: shrinking glaciers, rising sea levels, changes in atmospheric composition. So how can space support the efforts to curb global warming? In this programme, learn how data from ESA satellites orbiting the Earth can provide precious information for decision-makers on key components of the climate system – from mapping the world’s forest to measuring the melting of ice sheets.
Duration 00:30:0019:00
The making of JUICE - Episode 2
Excitement is building up as the launch date is approaching fast. In the second episode of this ‘behind the scenes’ documentary, follow the JUICE team and the spacecraft itself as it is tested in the Netherland and assembled before being shipped to Europe’s spaceport in French Guiana for launch in April 2023. The JUICE mission aims at exploring Jupiter and its icy moons – in the hope of learning more about the origins and possibility of life in our Universe.
Duration 00:30:0019:30
On the hunt for the riskiest asteroid
What happens when a 50-metre asteroid threatens to strike Earth? In the movies, a superhero would probably save humanity at the last minute – but in reality? Enter Rosa Jesse, our Space Safety Editor and the detective in charge of finding out how risky this new asteroid really is. Initial observations showed 2021 QM1 – the asteroid’s official name – had a chance of striking Earth in 2052, but it soon became invisible as the Sun’s glare got in the way of observations and the asteroid moved away from Earth. Rosa investigates and meets the real people in charge of scrutinising our skies: the asteroid hunters from ESA’s Near-Earth Object Coordination Centre.
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
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 00:30:0008:30
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 00:30:0009:00
Back from the stars with Thomas Pesquet
After spending almost 200 days on the International Space Station and setting a new European record for spacewalks, Thomas Pesquet returned to Earth in November 2021, bringing his Alpha Mission to an end. In this programme, we look back on his second mission in space and get an exclusive interview with Thomas, freshly landed on European soil. Highlights also include the conversations he held from space with French President Emmanuel Macron, as well as with the rock band Coldplay. What’s next for Thomas? We hear from David Parker, ESA Director of Human and Robotic Exploration, to discuss upcoming missions, including sending humans back to the Moon.
Duration 00:30:0009:30
Celebrating 20 years of ESA astronauts on the ISS
To celebrate 20 years since ESA astronauts first took up residence on the International Space Station, join the very first European astronaut on board Umberto Guidoni, together with Tim Peake, Thomas Pesquet and many others, as they reflect on the station’s remarkable achievements. Watch them recall the best moments of their time on board, including filming strikes from thunderstorms on Earth from the ISS cupola or even dressing up for Halloween. Finally, they share their thoughts on what space exploration might look like in the next 20 years.
Duration 00:30:0010:00
Espace en français – Space in French
Toutes les activités spatiales européennes, en français. Dans ce programme, suivez les préparatifs de Thomas Pesquet pour sa mission Alpha et son envol vers la Station Spatiale Internationale (ISS), où il restera jusqu’à l’automne 2021. Thomas vous fait visiter la station en français et répond aux questions des journalistes. Vous aimez les astronautes et les datas ? Ne manquez pas, dans ce programme, quatre épisodes de la série animée ‘Dastronautes’ réalisée par le Centre National d’Études Spatial (CNES). Au menu également, le Centre français répond à la question : est-ce la fin de l’SS ? Les activités de l’ESA dans le domaine climatique et de la recherche de vie sur Mars sont éclairées par des reportages Euronews/ESA. Et on vous dit tout sur le problème des débris dans l’espace - car pour garantir l’accès à l’espace pour les générations futures, il est temps d’agir !
Duration 01:00:0011:00
Space for our climate
The world is heating up, and it appears to be due to our actions. According to scientists, we are living through the largest climate change since the end of the last ice age, 10 000 years ago. Its consequences are already being felt across the globe: shrinking glaciers, rising sea levels, changes in atmospheric composition. So how can space support the efforts to curb global warming? In this programme, learn how data from ESA satellites orbiting the Earth can provide precious information for decision-makers on key components of the climate system – from mapping the world’s forest to measuring the melting of ice sheets.
Duration 00:30:0011:30
Looking farther into the Universe - the Webb quest
Some 1.5 million kilometres away from Earth, the James Webb telescope is undergoing a complex deployment that will soon enable it to start looking into the universe. Launched in December last year, Webb is the largest, most powerful telescope ever built and it will revolutionise our understanding of our the cosmos – from the formation of stars and planets, to the birth of the first galaxies. With its iconic astronomical mirrors, how is Webb a telescope? And how will it unlock the secrets of the early universe? Join ESA astronomers Mark McCaughrean and Giovanna Giardino to discover more.
Duration 01:00:0012:30
El espacio en español – Space in Spanish
Entérate sobre las actividades espaciales europeas en español con nuestro programa. No te pierdas al astronauta de la ESA Matthias Maurer entrenando para un paseo espacial. Aprende sobre cómo los satélites ayudan a monitorear el cambio climático; cómo la Agencia Espacial Europea busca señales de vida en Marte. Y, por último, en colaboración con El Centro para el Desarrollo Tecnológico Industrial (CDTI), descubre cómo España contribuye a la industria espacial.
Duration 00:30:0013:00
ROUGH CUT: Melt
Last summer, ESA astronaut Luca Parmitano joined climate experts and glaciologists for an expedition on the Gorner Glacier in Switzerland – one of the biggest ice masses in the Alps. Its aim? To learn how rising global temperatures are taking their toll on glaciers like the Gorner. In this special episode of Rough Cut, you’ll get a peek behind the filming of the expedition. No music, no commentary, minimal editing: join us on the paths and just soak in the surrounding beauty.
Duration 00:15:0013:15
An astronaut at mission control
Andreas Mogensen is busy training these days: he is the next ESA astronaut to fly to the International Space Station in summer 2023. Despite his busy schedule, he agreed to come and meet the experts who are flying our satellites and spacecrafts at the European Space Operations Centre (ESOC) in Darmstadt, Germany. Why does an astronaut need to know about the handrails of the International Space Station before every spacewalk? What happens if a spacecraft is on a collision course with a faraway planet? How can sun radiation impact astronauts and…our electricity grids? Andreas’ encounters at ESOC will tell you all about it.
Duration 00:15:0013:30
The making of JUICE - Episode 2
Excitement is building up as the launch date is approaching fast. In the second episode of this ‘behind the scenes’ documentary, follow the JUICE team and the spacecraft itself as it is tested in the Netherland and assembled before being shipped to Europe’s spaceport in French Guiana for launch in April 2023. The JUICE mission aims at exploring Jupiter and its icy moons – in the hope of learning more about the origins and possibility of life in our Universe.
Duration 00:30:0014:00
The white continent
Cold, dark and remote: Antarctica is as close to space as you can get on Earth. No wonder both scientists and astronauts like to venture on the white continent. In this programme, we take you to the Concordia research station in Antarctica to meet the people spending their winter months in total isolation. We follow ESA astronaut Alexander Gerst on an expedition to retrieve meteorites from the ice. And a leading climate scientist delves into how and why the ice is melting fast not just in Antarctica, but all around the world.
Duration 00:30:0014:30
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 being 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 01:00:0015:30
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 00:30:0016:30
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 00:30:0018:00
Space Round Up: the latest news
Our round-up of the latest news happening in space and in Europe: check up on the most powerful telescope ever built, the James Webb Space Telescope which – positioned some 1.5 million km away from Earth – has already delivered the deepest, sharpest images of the Universe ever seen. Explore how humans are preparing to return to the Moon, for the first time since 1972 with the Artemis mission. Get an update on who is coming back from, and who is going to the International Space Station. We ask how the new astronaut selection process is developing, as the lucky successful candidates will be announced later in November. And at the end of our programme, we look back on the successful inaugural flight of the new medium-size rocket, Vega-C.
Duration 00:30:0018:30
On the hunt for the riskiest asteroid
What happens when a 50-metre asteroid threatens to strike Earth? In the movies, a superhero would probably save humanity at the last minute – but in reality? Enter Rosa Jesse, our Space Safety Editor and the detective in charge of finding out how risky this new asteroid really is. Initial observations showed 2021 QM1 – the asteroid’s official name – had a chance of striking Earth in 2052, but it soon became invisible as the Sun’s glare got in the way of observations and the asteroid moved away from Earth. Rosa investigates and meets the real people in charge of scrutinising our skies: the asteroid hunters from ESA’s Near-Earth Object Coordination Centre.
Duration 00:30:0019:00
Das Weltall in Ihrer Sprache – Space in German
Entdecken Sie die europäischen Weltraumaktivitäten in deutscher Sprache. Lernen Sie die Mission Cosmic Kiss des deutschen ESA-Astronauten Matthias Maurer kennen. Seine Mission soll im Herbst 2021 mit dem Start zur ISS beginnen. In Zusammenarbeit mit dem Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt und der Deutschen Raumfahrtagentur im DLR können sie mit Alexander Gerst die Geheimnisse der Schwerelosigkeit erkunden. Entdecken Sie außerdem unser Sonnensystem und den Mond mit unserem außerirdischen Freund Paxi, oder finden Sie es heraus wie Europa das Problem des Weltraummülls angeht.
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
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 00:30:0008:30
Advancing Earth observation
Getting a bird's-eye view of the Earth is key to understanding it. For decades, satellites have observed our planet from above and their data is now being used by everyone, from relief agencies to local authorities. Learn how Earth Observation helps protecting our environment and how it has become a crucial tool in the fight against climate change.
Duration 00:30:0010:30
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 00:30:0011:00
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 00:30:0011:30
Space for our climate
The world is heating up, and it appears to be due to our actions. According to scientists, we are living through the largest climate change since the end of the last ice age, 10 000 years ago. Its consequences are already being felt across the globe: shrinking glaciers, rising sea levels, changes in atmospheric composition. So how can space support the efforts to curb global warming? In this programme, learn how data from ESA satellites orbiting the Earth can provide precious information for decision-makers on key components of the climate system – from mapping the world’s forest to measuring the melting of ice sheets.
Duration 00:30:0012:00
Back from the stars with Thomas Pesquet
After spending almost 200 days on the International Space Station and setting a new European record for spacewalks, Thomas Pesquet returned to Earth in November 2021, bringing his Alpha Mission to an end. In this programme, we look back on his second mission in space and get an exclusive interview with Thomas, freshly landed on European soil. Highlights also include the conversations he held from space with French President Emmanuel Macron, as well as with the rock band Coldplay. What’s next for Thomas? We hear from David Parker, ESA Director of Human and Robotic Exploration, to discuss upcoming missions, including sending humans back to the Moon.
Duration 00:30:0012:30
MELT
Rising temperatures, melting ice…How will glaciers look over the coming decades? “It all depends on what humans are doing now in terms of greenhouse gas emissions”: this is the message one scientist delivered during an ESA-led expedition to the Gorner Glacier in Switzerland filmed during summer 2021. Put your boots on and join ESA astronaut Luca Parmitano, glaciologists and climate experts on the ice!
Duration 00:30:0013:00
Rough Cut: the spacewalk
Mingle with astronauts Thomas Pesquet and Shane Kimbrough as they don their spacesuits and venture outside the ISS for one of the three spacewalks they conducted together in June 2021. The duo worked to install new rollout solar arrays to power the International Space Station. Open the airlock hatch and join them for an out of this world experience. Minimal editing, natural sound: just the heart of the action. This is Rough Cut.
Duration 00:15:0013:15
An astronaut at mission control
Andreas Mogensen is busy training these days: he is the next ESA astronaut to fly to the International Space Station in summer 2023. Despite his busy schedule, he agreed to come and meet the experts who are flying our satellites and spacecrafts at the European Space Operations Centre (ESOC) in Darmstadt, Germany. Why does an astronaut need to know about the handrails of the International Space Station before every spacewalk? What happens if a spacecraft is on a collision course with a faraway planet? How can sun radiation impact astronauts and…our electricity grids? Andreas’ encounters at ESOC will tell you all about it.
Duration 00:15:0013:30
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 00:30:0014:00
Celebrating 20 years of ESA astronauts on the ISS
To celebrate 20 years since ESA astronauts first took up residence on the International Space Station, join the very first European astronaut on board Umberto Guidoni, together with Tim Peake, Thomas Pesquet and many others, as they reflect on the station’s remarkable achievements. Watch them recall the best moments of their time on board, including filming strikes from thunderstorms on Earth from the ISS cupola or even dressing up for Halloween. Finally, they share their thoughts on what space exploration might look like in the next 20 years.
Duration 00:30:0015:00
Das Weltall in Ihrer Sprache – Space in German
Entdecken Sie die europäischen Weltraumaktivitäten in deutscher Sprache. Lernen Sie die Mission Cosmic Kiss des deutschen ESA-Astronauten Matthias Maurer kennen. Seine Mission soll im Herbst 2021 mit dem Start zur ISS beginnen. In Zusammenarbeit mit dem Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt und der Deutschen Raumfahrtagentur im DLR können sie mit Alexander Gerst die Geheimnisse der Schwerelosigkeit erkunden. Entdecken Sie außerdem unser Sonnensystem und den Mond mit unserem außerirdischen Freund Paxi, oder finden Sie es heraus wie Europa das Problem des Weltraummülls angeht.
Duration 01:00:0016:00
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 00:30:0016:30
The making of JUICE - Episode 2
Excitement is building up as the launch date is approaching fast. In the second episode of this ‘behind the scenes’ documentary, follow the JUICE team and the spacecraft itself as it is tested in the Netherland and assembled before being shipped to Europe’s spaceport in French Guiana for launch in April 2023. The JUICE mission aims at exploring Jupiter and its icy moons – in the hope of learning more about the origins and possibility of life in our Universe.
Duration 00:30:0017:00
Espace en français – Space in French
Toutes les activités spatiales européennes, en français. Dans ce programme, suivez les préparatifs de Thomas Pesquet pour sa mission Alpha et son envol vers la Station Spatiale Internationale (ISS), où il restera jusqu’à l’automne 2021. Thomas vous fait visiter la station en français et répond aux questions des journalistes. Vous aimez les astronautes et les datas ? Ne manquez pas, dans ce programme, quatre épisodes de la série animée ‘Dastronautes’ réalisée par le Centre National d’Études Spatial (CNES). Au menu également, le Centre français répond à la question : est-ce la fin de l’SS ? Les activités de l’ESA dans le domaine climatique et de la recherche de vie sur Mars sont éclairées par des reportages Euronews/ESA. Et on vous dit tout sur le problème des débris dans l’espace - car pour garantir l’accès à l’espace pour les générations futures, il est temps d’agir !
Duration 01:00:0018:00
Space Round Up: the latest news
Our round-up of the latest news happening in space and in Europe: check up on the most powerful telescope ever built, the James Webb Space Telescope which – positioned some 1.5 million km away from Earth – has already delivered the deepest, sharpest images of the Universe ever seen. Explore how humans are preparing to return to the Moon, for the first time since 1972 with the Artemis mission. Get an update on who is coming back from, and who is going to the International Space Station. We ask how the new astronaut selection process is developing, as the lucky successful candidates will be announced later in November. And at the end of our programme, we look back on the successful inaugural flight of the new medium-size rocket, Vega-C.
Duration 00:30:0018:30
The white continent
Cold, dark and remote: Antarctica is as close to space as you can get on Earth. No wonder both scientists and astronauts like to venture on the white continent. In this programme, we take you to the Concordia research station in Antarctica to meet the people spending their winter months in total isolation. We follow ESA astronaut Alexander Gerst on an expedition to retrieve meteorites from the ice. And a leading climate scientist delves into how and why the ice is melting fast not just in Antarctica, but all around the world.
Duration 00:30:0019:00
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 00:30:0019:30
On the hunt for the riskiest asteroid
What happens when a 50-metre asteroid threatens to strike Earth? In the movies, a superhero would probably save humanity at the last minute – but in reality? Enter Rosa Jesse, our Space Safety Editor and the detective in charge of finding out how risky this new asteroid really is. Initial observations showed 2021 QM1 – the asteroid’s official name – had a chance of striking Earth in 2052, but it soon became invisible as the Sun’s glare got in the way of observations and the asteroid moved away from Earth. Rosa investigates and meets the real people in charge of scrutinising our skies: the asteroid hunters from ESA’s Near-Earth Object Coordination Centre.
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 01:00:0010:00
The white continent
Cold, dark and remote: Antarctica is as close to space as you can get on Earth. No wonder both scientists and astronauts like to venture on the white continent. In this programme, we take you to the Concordia research station in Antarctica to meet the people spending their winter months in total isolation. We follow ESA astronaut Alexander Gerst on an expedition to retrieve meteorites from the ice. And a leading climate scientist delves into how and why the ice is melting fast not just in Antarctica, but all around the world.
Duration 00:30:0010:30
MELT
Rising temperatures, melting ice…How will glaciers look over the coming decades? “It all depends on what humans are doing now in terms of greenhouse gas emissions”: this is the message one scientist delivered during an ESA-led expedition to the Gorner Glacier in Switzerland filmed during summer 2021. Put your boots on and join ESA astronaut Luca Parmitano, glaciologists and climate experts on the ice!
Duration 00:30:0012:00
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 00:30:0012:30
Celebrating 20 years of ESA astronauts on the ISS
To celebrate 20 years since ESA astronauts first took up residence on the International Space Station, join the very first European astronaut on board Umberto Guidoni, together with Tim Peake, Thomas Pesquet and many others, as they reflect on the station’s remarkable achievements. Watch them recall the best moments of their time on board, including filming strikes from thunderstorms on Earth from the ISS cupola or even dressing up for Halloween. Finally, they share their thoughts on what space exploration might look like in the next 20 years.
Duration 00:30:0013:00
ROUGH CUT: Matthias’s launch
…and liftoff! ESA astronaut Matthias Maurer launched into space in November 2021 for a mission called 'Cosmic Kiss'. He flew alongside three NASA astronauts collectively known as “Crew-3”, on board a SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft. Watch Matthias’s last moments before launch, his first reaction as he reaches zero gravity, his docking to the ISS and the final hatch opening. Minimal editing, sometimes no sound at all, pure moments: this is Rough Cut.
Duration 00:15:0013:15
An astronaut at mission control
Andreas Mogensen is busy training these days: he is the next ESA astronaut to fly to the International Space Station in summer 2023. Despite his busy schedule, he agreed to come and meet the experts who are flying our satellites and spacecrafts at the European Space Operations Centre (ESOC) in Darmstadt, Germany. Why does an astronaut need to know about the handrails of the International Space Station before every spacewalk? What happens if a spacecraft is on a collision course with a faraway planet? How can sun radiation impact astronauts and…our electricity grids? Andreas’ encounters at ESOC will tell you all about it.
Duration 00:15:0013:30
Espace en français – Space in French
Toutes les activités spatiales européennes, en français. Dans ce programme, suivez les préparatifs de Thomas Pesquet pour sa mission Alpha et son envol vers la Station Spatiale Internationale (ISS), où il restera jusqu’à l’automne 2021. Thomas vous fait visiter la station en français et répond aux questions des journalistes. Vous aimez les astronautes et les datas ? Ne manquez pas, dans ce programme, quatre épisodes de la série animée ‘Dastronautes’ réalisée par le Centre National d’Études Spatial (CNES). Au menu également, le Centre français répond à la question : est-ce la fin de l’SS ? Les activités de l’ESA dans le domaine climatique et de la recherche de vie sur Mars sont éclairées par des reportages Euronews/ESA. Et on vous dit tout sur le problème des débris dans l’espace - car pour garantir l’accès à l’espace pour les générations futures, il est temps d’agir !
Duration 01:00:0014:30
Looking farther into the Universe - the Webb quest
Some 1.5 million kilometres away from Earth, the James Webb telescope is undergoing a complex deployment that will soon enable it to start looking into the universe. Launched in December last year, Webb is the largest, most powerful telescope ever built and it will revolutionise our understanding of our the cosmos – from the formation of stars and planets, to the birth of the first galaxies. With its iconic astronomical mirrors, how is Webb a telescope? And how will it unlock the secrets of the early universe? Join ESA astronomers Mark McCaughrean and Giovanna Giardino to discover more.
Duration 01:00:0015:30
El espacio en español – Space in Spanish
Entérate sobre las actividades espaciales europeas en español con nuestro programa. No te pierdas al astronauta de la ESA Matthias Maurer entrenando para un paseo espacial. Aprende sobre cómo los satélites ayudan a monitorear el cambio climático; cómo la Agencia Espacial Europea busca señales de vida en Marte. Y, por último, en colaboración con El Centro para el Desarrollo Tecnológico Industrial (CDTI), descubre cómo España contribuye a la industria espacial.
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
Space for our climate
The world is heating up, and it appears to be due to our actions. According to scientists, we are living through the largest climate change since the end of the last ice age, 10 000 years ago. Its consequences are already being felt across the globe: shrinking glaciers, rising sea levels, changes in atmospheric composition. So how can space support the efforts to curb global warming? In this programme, learn how data from ESA satellites orbiting the Earth can provide precious information for decision-makers on key components of the climate system – from mapping the world’s forest to measuring the melting of ice sheets.
Duration 00:30:0017:30
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 00:30:0018:00
Space Round Up: the latest news
Our round-up of the latest news happening in space and in Europe: check up on the most powerful telescope ever built, the James Webb Space Telescope which – positioned some 1.5 million km away from Earth – has already delivered the deepest, sharpest images of the Universe ever seen. Explore how humans are preparing to return to the Moon, for the first time since 1972 with the Artemis mission. Get an update on who is coming back from, and who is going to the International Space Station. We ask how the new astronaut selection process is developing, as the lucky successful candidates will be announced later in November. And at the end of our programme, we look back on the successful inaugural flight of the new medium-size rocket, Vega-C.
Duration 00:30:0018:30
On the hunt for the riskiest asteroid
What happens when a 50-metre asteroid threatens to strike Earth? In the movies, a superhero would probably save humanity at the last minute – but in reality? Enter Rosa Jesse, our Space Safety Editor and the detective in charge of finding out how risky this new asteroid really is. Initial observations showed 2021 QM1 – the asteroid’s official name – had a chance of striking Earth in 2052, but it soon became invisible as the Sun’s glare got in the way of observations and the asteroid moved away from Earth. Rosa investigates and meets the real people in charge of scrutinising our skies: the asteroid hunters from ESA’s Near-Earth Object Coordination Centre.
Duration 00:30:0019:00
The making of JUICE - Episode 2
Excitement is building up as the launch date is approaching fast. In the second episode of this ‘behind the scenes’ documentary, follow the JUICE team and the spacecraft itself as it is tested in the Netherland and assembled before being shipped to Europe’s spaceport in French Guiana for launch in April 2023. The JUICE mission aims at exploring Jupiter and its icy moons – in the hope of learning more about the origins and possibility of life in our Universe.
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
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 00:30:0008:30
El espacio en español – Space in Spanish
Entérate sobre las actividades espaciales europeas en español con nuestro programa. No te pierdas al astronauta de la ESA Matthias Maurer entrenando para un paseo espacial. Aprende sobre cómo los satélites ayudan a monitorear el cambio climático; cómo la Agencia Espacial Europea busca señales de vida en Marte. Y, por último, en colaboración con El Centro para el Desarrollo Tecnológico Industrial (CDTI), descubre cómo España contribuye a la industria espacial.
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
The white continent
Cold, dark and remote: Antarctica is as close to space as you can get on Earth. No wonder both scientists and astronauts like to venture on the white continent. In this programme, we take you to the Concordia research station in Antarctica to meet the people spending their winter months in total isolation. We follow ESA astronaut Alexander Gerst on an expedition to retrieve meteorites from the ice. And a leading climate scientist delves into how and why the ice is melting fast not just in Antarctica, but all around the world.
Duration 00:30:0010:00
The making of JUICE - Episode 1
How do you develop a spacecraft in the midst of a global pandemic? In this film, director Maarten Roos takes you behind the scenes of a very special mission called JUICE. It isn’t about the liquid element you extract from fruits, but the one present around the largest planet in our solar system : Jupiter ! Its moons are thought to harbour vast quantities of water below their icy surface. A new spacecraft developed by ESA will enable us to explore the gas giant and better understand the habitability of these icy worlds. Blasting off in 2023, the Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer (JUICE) will study the planet and three of its largest moons: Ganymede, Callisto and Europa. In the first episode of this atmospheric documentary, follow the JUICE team as they are confronted with unexpected challenges, such as the Covid pandemic.
Duration 00:30:0010:30
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 00:30:0011:00
Looking farther into the Universe - the Webb quest
Some 1.5 million kilometres away from Earth, the James Webb telescope is undergoing a complex deployment that will soon enable it to start looking into the universe. Launched in December last year, Webb is the largest, most powerful telescope ever built and it will revolutionise our understanding of our the cosmos – from the formation of stars and planets, to the birth of the first galaxies. With its iconic astronomical mirrors, how is Webb a telescope? And how will it unlock the secrets of the early universe? Join ESA astronomers Mark McCaughrean and Giovanna Giardino to discover more.
Duration 01:00:0012:30
On the hunt for the riskiest asteroid
What happens when a 50-metre asteroid threatens to strike Earth? In the movies, a superhero would probably save humanity at the last minute – but in reality? Enter Rosa Jesse, our Space Safety Editor and the detective in charge of finding out how risky this new asteroid really is. Initial observations showed 2021 QM1 – the asteroid’s official name – had a chance of striking Earth in 2052, but it soon became invisible as the Sun’s glare got in the way of observations and the asteroid moved away from Earth. Rosa investigates and meets the real people in charge of scrutinising our skies: the asteroid hunters from ESA’s Near-Earth Object Coordination Centre.
Duration 00:30:0013:00
ROUGH CUT: Melt
Last summer, ESA astronaut Luca Parmitano joined climate experts and glaciologists for an expedition on the Gorner Glacier in Switzerland – one of the biggest ice masses in the Alps. Its aim? To learn how rising global temperatures are taking their toll on glaciers like the Gorner. In this special episode of Rough Cut, you’ll get a peek behind the filming of the expedition. No music, no commentary, minimal editing: join us on the paths and just soak in the surrounding beauty.
Duration 00:15:0013:15
An astronaut at mission control
Andreas Mogensen is busy training these days: he is the next ESA astronaut to fly to the International Space Station in summer 2023. Despite his busy schedule, he agreed to come and meet the experts who are flying our satellites and spacecrafts at the European Space Operations Centre (ESOC) in Darmstadt, Germany. Why does an astronaut need to know about the handrails of the International Space Station before every spacewalk? What happens if a spacecraft is on a collision course with a faraway planet? How can sun radiation impact astronauts and…our electricity grids? Andreas’ encounters at ESOC will tell you all about it.
Duration 00:15:0013:30
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 00:30:0015:00
Espace en français – Space in French
Toutes les activités spatiales européennes, en français. Dans ce programme, suivez les préparatifs de Thomas Pesquet pour sa mission Alpha et son envol vers la Station Spatiale Internationale (ISS), où il restera jusqu’à l’automne 2021. Thomas vous fait visiter la station en français et répond aux questions des journalistes. Vous aimez les astronautes et les datas ? Ne manquez pas, dans ce programme, quatre épisodes de la série animée ‘Dastronautes’ réalisée par le Centre National d’Études Spatial (CNES). Au menu également, le Centre français répond à la question : est-ce la fin de l’SS ? Les activités de l’ESA dans le domaine climatique et de la recherche de vie sur Mars sont éclairées par des reportages Euronews/ESA. Et on vous dit tout sur le problème des débris dans l’espace - car pour garantir l’accès à l’espace pour les générations futures, il est temps d’agir !
Duration 01:00:0016:00
Back from the stars with Thomas Pesquet
After spending almost 200 days on the International Space Station and setting a new European record for spacewalks, Thomas Pesquet returned to Earth in November 2021, bringing his Alpha Mission to an end. In this programme, we look back on his second mission in space and get an exclusive interview with Thomas, freshly landed on European soil. Highlights also include the conversations he held from space with French President Emmanuel Macron, as well as with the rock band Coldplay. What’s next for Thomas? We hear from David Parker, ESA Director of Human and Robotic Exploration, to discuss upcoming missions, including sending humans back to the Moon.
Duration 00:30:0017:30
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 00:30:0018:00
Space Round Up: the latest news
Our round-up of the latest news happening in space and in Europe: check up on the most powerful telescope ever built, the James Webb Space Telescope which – positioned some 1.5 million km away from Earth – has already delivered the deepest, sharpest images of the Universe ever seen. Explore how humans are preparing to return to the Moon, for the first time since 1972 with the Artemis mission. Get an update on who is coming back from, and who is going to the International Space Station. We ask how the new astronaut selection process is developing, as the lucky successful candidates will be announced later in November. And at the end of our programme, we look back on the successful inaugural flight of the new medium-size rocket, Vega-C.
Duration 00:30:0018:30
Advancing Earth observation
Getting a bird's-eye view of the Earth is key to understanding it. For decades, satellites have observed our planet from above and their data is now being used by everyone, from relief agencies to local authorities. Learn how Earth Observation helps protecting our environment and how it has become a crucial tool in the fight against climate change.
Duration 00:30:0019:00
The making of JUICE - Episode 2
Excitement is building up as the launch date is approaching fast. In the second episode of this ‘behind the scenes’ documentary, follow the JUICE team and the spacecraft itself as it is tested in the Netherland and assembled before being shipped to Europe’s spaceport in French Guiana for launch in April 2023. The JUICE mission aims at exploring Jupiter and its icy moons – in the hope of learning more about the origins and possibility of life in our Universe.
Duration 00:30:0019:30
Celebrating 20 years of ESA astronauts on the ISS
To celebrate 20 years since ESA astronauts first took up residence on the International Space Station, join the very first European astronaut on board Umberto Guidoni, together with Tim Peake, Thomas Pesquet and many others, as they reflect on the station’s remarkable achievements. Watch them recall the best moments of their time on board, including filming strikes from thunderstorms on Earth from the ISS cupola or even dressing up for Halloween. Finally, they share their thoughts on what space exploration might look like in the next 20 years.
Duration 00:30:0020:00
Space out
Relax with a selection of dazzling imagery from space.
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