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Press Release N° 59–2026

Science & Exploration

Call for interest: ESA astronaut Sophie Adenot return to Europe after her mission to the ISS

Media representatives are invited to express their interest in attending the landing in Europe of European Space Agency astronaut Sophie Adenot following her return to Earth after her nearly eight-month mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS). A Q&A session is expected to take place on the tarmac of the Flugbereitschaft BMVg airport, Cologne, Germany.

25/09/2026 443 views

Press Release N° 58–2026

Media invitation: ESA's ESAC Open Day 2026 featuring ESA reserve astronaut Sara García Alonso

The European Space Agency (ESA) invites media representatives to attend the ESA's ESAC Open Day 2026, which will take place on Saturday 3 October at the European Space Astronomy Centre (ESAC) in Villanueva de la Cañada (Madrid).

24/09/2026 162 views

Press Release N° 57–2026

ESA and Mistral strengthen cooperation on artificial intelligence

The European Space Agency (ESA) and Mistral have signed a Letter of Intent establishing a strategic framework to deepen their collaboration on artificial intelligence (AI). The agreement reflects a shared ambition to strengthen Europe's technological leadership, competitiveness and resilience in both AI and space activities.

23/09/2026 3785 views

Press Release N° 56–2026

Media Advisory: ESA at the International Astronautical Congress (IAC) in Antalya, Türkiye

The European Space Agency (ESA) will participate in the 77th edition of the International Astronautical Congress (IAC), taking place at the Nest Congress and Exhibition Centre in Antalya, Türkiye, from 5 to 9 October under the theme “The World needs more Space”.

22/09/2026 364 views

Press Release N° 55–2026

Science & Exploration

ESA and The Pokémon Company International reveal Europe-wide exhibition and astronaut Pikachu experience

The European Space Agency (ESA) and The Pokémon Company International (TPCI) have launched an official collaboration to celebrate World Space Week 2026 from 4–10 October 2026.

19/09/2026 1398 views

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Investor Forum 2026 at ESA Headquarters, Paris

ESA brings public and private capital together to accelerat…

21/09/2026 1001 views 19 likes

Dr V. Narayanan, Chairman of ISRO and ESA Director General Josef Aschbacher

ESA and ISRO extend and broaden cooperation agreement

21/09/2026 2312 views 39 likes

Star-forming region IC 348 (NIRCam image)

Science & Exploration

Webb reveals stunning panorama of star formation

15/09/2026 2965 views 43 likes

European Launcher Challenge visual

Enabling & Support

First contracts kick off European Launcher Challenge

27/08/2026 7526 views 31 likes

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Science & Exploration

Watch the total solar eclipse with ESA in León

23/07/2026 77660 views 87 likes

ESA industrial ombuds nomination

Science & Exploration

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