Year in images 2024

From Ariane 6's inaugural flight to the graduation of the Astronaut Class of 2022, and breathtaking moments like Juice's Earth-Moon portrait and James Webb's glimpse of a massive cluster’s birth, 2024 has been a remarkable year of discovery and innovation for the European Space Agency.

Witness the marvel of Earth from space at the Burning Man festival, Proba-3’s laser-precise formation flying, and the first metal part 3D printed in orbit. Science took a frosty twist with the Mpemba effect at Concordia, while Mars Express celebrated 25 000 orbits with a stunning new image. And that’s just the beginning!

Explore these highlights and more in our Year in Images 2024 collection – a celebration of the incredible milestones achieved this year.