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⚡️Solar storm incoming! We are actively monitoring severe space weather events, occurring on 11-12 November. Severely disturbed geomagnetic conditions are expected to persist for at least 24 to 48 hours. 🔗 ESA Operations SOHO_Mission

⚡️Solar storm incoming! We are actively monitoring severe space weather events, occurring on 11-12 November. Severely disturbed geomagnetic conditions are expected to persist for at least 24 to 48 hours. 🔗 ESA Operations SOHO_Mission

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Liftoff of Ariane 6 flight #VA264 launching Metop-SG-A1 and Copernicus Sentinel-5A to orbit!

Liftoff of Ariane 6 flight #VA264 launching Metop-SG-A1 and Copernicus Sentinel-5A to orbit!

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✅ Mission success for Smile. Following lift-off on Vega-C at 05:52 CEST, separation at 06:48 CEST and solar panels deployment at 06:49 CEST, Smile is now underway to study Earth’s magnetic shield. 🔗 ESA Science ESA Space Transport CNES Avio Chinese Academy of Sciences

✅ Mission success for Smile. Following lift-off on Vega-C at 05:52 CEST, separation at 06:48 CEST and solar panels deployment at 06:49 CEST, Smile is now underway to study Earth’s magnetic shield. 🔗 ESA Science ESA Space Transport CNES Avio Chinese Academy of Sciences

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🇦🇺 🚀 We are heading down under to participate in the 76th International Astronautical Congress (IAC 2025) in Sydney, Australia from 29 September - 3 October. We will be at stand 671, with an exhibition, showcasing the agency’s latest mission results and future ambitions. Throughout the week, our stand will host events on space transportation, international cooperation, commercialisation, the space economy, and education. Will we see you there? Full programme here ➡️

🇦🇺 🚀 We are heading down under to participate in the 76th International Astronautical Congress (IAC 2025) in Sydney, Australia from 29 September - 3 October. We will be at stand 671, with an exhibition, showcasing the agency’s latest mission results and future ambitions. Throughout the week, our stand will host events on space transportation, international cooperation, commercialisation, the space economy, and education. Will we see you there? Full programme here ➡️

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Liftoff! ESA’s Hera mission lifted off on a SpaceX Falcon 9 from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida, USA, on 7 October at 10:52 local time (16:52 CEST, 14:52 UTC).

Liftoff! ESA’s Hera mission lifted off on a SpaceX Falcon 9 from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida, USA, on 7 October at 10:52 local time (16:52 CEST, 14:52 UTC).

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Happy International Moon day! 🌔 Today we celebrate the anniversary of the first human landing on the Moon by Apollo 11 in 1969. This day honors past achievements in space exploration while igniting new dreams for the future.

Happy International Moon day! 🌔 Today we celebrate the anniversary of the first human landing on the Moon by Apollo 11 in 1969. This day honors past achievements in space exploration while igniting new dreams for the future.

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The launch isn't over yet... We are waiting on phase 2 which will put Ariane 6’s newest feature to the test: reignition of the upper stage. This will be followed by the deployment of the rocket’s eight satellites and the activation of its five onboard experiments. Coming up after the break at 20:50 BST/21:50 CEST 🔗

The launch isn't over yet... We are waiting on phase 2 which will put Ariane 6’s newest feature to the test: reignition of the upper stage. This will be followed by the deployment of the rocket’s eight satellites and the activation of its five onboard experiments. Coming up after the break at 20:50 BST/21:50 CEST 🔗

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Liftoff for MTG-S1 and Copernicus EU Sentinel-4! Watch live at & follow ESA Earth Observation for details.

Liftoff for MTG-S1 and Copernicus EU Sentinel-4! Watch live at & follow ESA Earth Observation for details.

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3, 2, 1... LIFTOFF! We are proud to unveil our brand-new ESA Shop – a reimagined online destination for official ESA merchandise. Whether you’re a dreamer, scientist, or space enthusiast, the ESA Shop connects you to our bold vision to elevate the future of Europe. 🔗

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🚀🎶 ¡Feliz Navidad! Need some more inspiration for your Christmas party playlist? Look no further! 👉

🚀🎶 ¡Feliz Navidad! Need some more inspiration for your Christmas party playlist? Look no further! 👉

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Happy Earth Day! 🌎 🌍 🌏 To mark this special day, we’re tuning in to sen, the world’s first continuous 4K video livestream from space. Sen’s cameras are hosted on our Columbus module of the International International Space Station, with data delivered via the Airbus Space platform. Streaming in real time, it shows breathtaking views of our planet as the International Space Station passes over cities, oceans and deserts. Watch Earth from above, just like our astronaut Adenot Sophie does on the #εpsilon mission. 📹 Sen

Happy Earth Day! 🌎 🌍 🌏 To mark this special day, we’re tuning in to sen, the world’s first continuous 4K video livestream from space. Sen’s cameras are hosted on our Columbus module of the International International Space Station, with data delivered via the Airbus Space platform. Streaming in real time, it shows breathtaking views of our planet as the International Space Station passes over cities, oceans and deserts. Watch Earth from above, just like our astronaut Adenot Sophie does on the #εpsilon mission. 📹 Sen

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LIFTOFF! 🚀 Ariane 6 #VA269, in its most powerful configuration yet, launching 36 @Amazonleo satellites. Arianespace Centre spatial guyanais CNES ESA Space Transport

LIFTOFF! 🚀 Ariane 6 #VA269, in its most powerful configuration yet, launching 36 @Amazonleo satellites. Arianespace Centre spatial guyanais CNES ESA Space Transport

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Artemis III crew announcement, a record-breaking Ariane 6, major science updates and more. Catch up on our main stories in June 2026. 👀

Artemis III crew announcement, a record-breaking Ariane 6, major science updates and more. Catch up on our main stories in June 2026. 👀

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#ComingSoon: Artemis II next launch opportunities open from 1 April 23:24 BST/2 April 00:24 CEST, our European Service Module powering NASA’s Orion spacecraft around the Moon! Stay tuned. 🚀 NASA Artemis Canadian Space Agency Airbus Space 📽️ ESA

#ComingSoon: Artemis II next launch opportunities open from 1 April 23:24 BST/2 April 00:24 CEST, our European Service Module powering NASA’s Orion spacecraft around the Moon! Stay tuned. 🚀 NASA Artemis Canadian Space Agency Airbus Space 📽️ ESA

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New research reveals vast clay deposits at our Rosalind Franklin rover landing site, pointing to a once water-rich Mars and strengthening the search for signs of past life. Read more: Human Spaceflight ESA Science

New research reveals vast clay deposits at our Rosalind Franklin rover landing site, pointing to a once water-rich Mars and strengthening the search for signs of past life. Read more: Human Spaceflight ESA Science

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5,4,3,2,1 allumage Vulcain! 🚀 Relive the moment the first Ariane 6 launched from Centre spatial guyanais, French Guiana 👇 🔊Turn the sound all the way UP ⬆️ #GoAriane!

5,4,3,2,1 allumage Vulcain! 🚀 Relive the moment the first Ariane 6 launched from Centre spatial guyanais, French Guiana 👇 🔊Turn the sound all the way UP ⬆️ #GoAriane!

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We are setting sail for safer space ⛵️ Space is full of junk. We want to establish a zero debris policy, which means if you put a spacecraft in orbit you have the responsibility to remove it. But how are we going to achieve this? Find out below 👇

We are setting sail for safer space ⛵️ Space is full of junk. We want to establish a zero debris policy, which means if you put a spacecraft in orbit you have the responsibility to remove it. But how are we going to achieve this? Find out below 👇

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🎉 #50YearsOfESA: for half a century, we've been serving Europe as its space agency and inspiring its citizens. Join us this anniversary year to reflect not only on our past achievements, but also on our future perspectives!

🎉 #50YearsOfESA: for half a century, we've been serving Europe as its space agency and inspiring its citizens. Join us this anniversary year to reflect not only on our past achievements, but also on our future perspectives!

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Start 2026 on a radiant note with this breathtaking video of the Sun: our Solar Orbiter spacecraft captured a stunning plasma flare dancing above the solar surface. 🔥 🔗

Start 2026 on a radiant note with this breathtaking video of the Sun: our Solar Orbiter spacecraft captured a stunning plasma flare dancing above the solar surface. 🔥 🔗

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This month at ESA: asteroid flybys, Mars landing tests, space telescope discoveries and more... May 2026 had a lot to offer.

This month at ESA: asteroid flybys, Mars landing tests, space telescope discoveries and more... May 2026 had a lot to offer.

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Today, we’re launching ‘Strategy 2040’, laying out ESA’s future activities and priorities, with a clear and ambitious vision to cement Europe’s leadership in space. #Strategy2040 will evolve and grow over the years ahead. Read more 👉

Today, we’re launching ‘Strategy 2040’, laying out ESA’s future activities and priorities, with a clear and ambitious vision to cement Europe’s leadership in space. #Strategy2040 will evolve and grow over the years ahead. Read more 👉

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🚀 Liftoff! #Celeste satellites are on their way to low Earth orbit for their demonstration mission. Rocket Lab | Thales Alenia Space | GMV

🚀 Liftoff! #Celeste satellites are on their way to low Earth orbit for their demonstration mission. Rocket Lab | Thales Alenia Space | GMV

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🌓 Our ESA/DLR LUNA Analog Facility opened on Wednesday! 🌓 To celebrate, Coldplay sent us a sneak preview of the title track ft. @Jon_Hopkins_ from their new album #MoonMusic, which is released next week! 🔗 ESA auf Deutsch Human Spaceflight DLR - English DLR_de

🌓 Our ESA/DLR LUNA Analog Facility opened on Wednesday! 🌓 To celebrate, Coldplay sent us a sneak preview of the title track ft. @Jon_Hopkins_ from their new album #MoonMusic, which is released next week! 🔗 ESA auf Deutsch Human Spaceflight DLR - English DLR_de

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Euclid's first images are here ✨ These five images illustrate Euclid's full potential; never before has a telescope been able to create such razor-sharp images across such a large patch of the sky, and looking so far into the distant Universe. 👉

Euclid's first images are here ✨ These five images illustrate Euclid's full potential; never before has a telescope been able to create such razor-sharp images across such a large patch of the sky, and looking so far into the distant Universe. 👉

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Artemis II just took humankind farther than ever before. 🚀 Our European Service Module sent Orion around the Moon and safely back home, providing power, propulsion and life support for the crew. Relive the mission with our highlights video.👇

Artemis II just took humankind farther than ever before. 🚀 Our European Service Module sent Orion around the Moon and safely back home, providing power, propulsion and life support for the crew. Relive the mission with our highlights video.👇

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🚀 Crew‑12 is GO for launch! This Friday, 13 February, at 10:15 GMT/11:15 CET, ESA astronaut Adenot Sophie will be launched to the International Space Station for her nine-month #εpsilon mission. #WatchLive from 08:15 GMT/09:15 CET on #ESAwebTV and YouTube. 🔗

🚀 Crew‑12 is GO for launch! This Friday, 13 February, at 10:15 GMT/11:15 CET, ESA astronaut Adenot Sophie will be launched to the International Space Station for her nine-month #εpsilon mission. #WatchLive from 08:15 GMT/09:15 CET on #ESAwebTV and YouTube. 🔗

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How do you like your coffee?☕️ Our astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti demonstrates how she has her morning coffee in space! #InternationalCoffeeDay

How do you like your coffee?☕️ Our astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti demonstrates how she has her morning coffee in space! #InternationalCoffeeDay

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Smile is ready for launch! 🚀 Follow the final preparations with this video, and join us on 19 May from 05:30 CEST on ESA Web TV for the launch broadcast. 🔗 ESA Science ESA Space Transport Avio CNES Chinese Academy of Sciences

Smile is ready for launch! 🚀 Follow the final preparations with this video, and join us on 19 May from 05:30 CEST on ESA Web TV for the launch broadcast. 🔗 ESA Science ESA Space Transport Avio CNES Chinese Academy of Sciences

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COMING UP: in a few hours, a final burn will send the crew on their way to the Moon. This will be performed by our European Service Module's main engine. (🎥 NASA) Airbus Space

COMING UP: in a few hours, a final burn will send the crew on their way to the Moon. This will be performed by our European Service Module's main engine. (🎥 NASA) Airbus Space

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