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Press Release N° 16–2026
Agency

Key outcomes of the 345th ESA Council meeting

The ESA Council concluded its 345th meeting with decisions that advance Europe’s human spaceflight, strengthen international partnerships and enhance planetary defence capabilities.
19/03/2026 485 views
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Press Release N° 15–2026
Agency

Cyprus becomes Associate Member of the European Space Agency

The Republic of Cyprus became an Associate Member of the European Space Agency (ESA) on 17 March 2026, following the entry into force of the Association Agreement signed on 23 October 2025. The seven‑year agreement opens the way for Cyprus’s participation in ESA’s optional programmes.
19/03/2026 1536 views
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Press Release N° 14–2026
Science & Exploration

Media invitation: Smile pre-launch online media briefings

Media are invited to join online briefings in several languages ahead of the launch of the Smile mission on a Vega-C rocket from Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana.
18/03/2026 190 views
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Press Release N° 13–2026
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Media invitation: three innovative European weather and climate satellites in the cleanroom

Journalists are invited to a one-off opportunity to see three ESA-built satellites in their final preparations before liftoff. 
11/03/2026 753 views
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Press Release N° 12–2026
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Media invitation: First Celeste launch online media briefings

Media are invited to join online media briefings in several languages ahead of the inaugural launch of ESA’s Celeste LEO-PNT in-orbit demonstration constellation. The first two satellites are scheduled to lift off no earlier than 24 March aboard Rocket Lab’s Electron rocket from New Zealand.
06/03/2026 677 views
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Press Release N° 11–2026
Agency

Media invitation: information session following the 345th ESA Council

Journalists are cordially invited to attend an information session on Thursday 19 March at 14:00 CET.
03/03/2026 556 views
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Press Release N° 10–2026
Science & Exploration

Call for interest: media programme for launch of Smile mission at Europe’s Spaceport

Media representatives are invited to express their interest in attending the media programme for the launch of the Smile mission at Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana.
26/02/2026 653 views
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Press Release N° 9–2026
Agency

Cercle, ESA and CNES announce a historic partnership at The Musée de l’Air et de l’Espace – Paris-Le Bourget for Cercle Festival 2026

The European Space Agency (ESA), the French National Centre for Space Studies (CNES) and Cercle today announce an unprecedented collaboration for the 2026 edition of Cercle Festival, bringing together for the first time the French and European space agencies with one of the world’s most distinctive electronic music festivals.
23/02/2026 524 views
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