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Advanced space tech for disaster response with Smart-Connect

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Artists impression of a synthetic aperture radar satellite over a wildfire

When disaster strikes, maintaining communication is critical. Yet, terrestrial (ground) networks are often compromised, leaving civilians stranded and first responders without access to vital information. Limited bandwidth can severely delay crisis management efforts, potentially costing lives. Recent events around the world, including devastating floods and wildfires, underscore the increasing relevance and urgency for advanced disaster response technology.

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Advanced space tech for disaster response with Smart-Connect

When disaster strikes, maintaining communication is critical. Yet, terrestrial (ground) networks are often compromised, leaving civilians stranded and first responders without access to vital information. Limited bandwidth can severely delay...

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Space is closer than you think: apply now to the ESA Student Internship Programme

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ESA Student Internships 2025

The 2025 ESA internship opportunities are now live! Positions are open in a wide range of fields, including engineering, science, IT, natural and social sciences, business, economics, and administrative services. This is your chance to launch your career in the extraordinary world of space exploration—don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to gain hands-on experience with one of the world’s leading space organisations!

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Space is closer than you think: apply now to the ESA Student Internship Programme

The 2025 ESA internship opportunities are now live! Positions are open in a wide range of fields, including engineering, science, IT, natural and social sciences, business, economics, and administrative services. This is your chance to launch your...

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Europe says farewell to eclipse-making Proba-3

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Proba-3 Coronagraph being prepared for shipping

ESA’s solar eclipse-making Proba-3 mission is about to leave Europe, to head to its launch site in India. The mission’s two spacecraft – which will manoeuvre precisely in Earth orbit so that one casts a shadow onto the other – have departed the facilities of Redwire Space in Kruibeke, Belgium. The pair will be flown to the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, near Chennai, for the launch campaign to begin.

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Europe says farewell to eclipse-making Proba-3

ESA’s solar eclipse-making Proba-3 mission is about to leave Europe, to head to its launch site in India. The mission’s two spacecraft – which will manoeuvre precisely in Earth orbit so that one casts a shadow onto the other – have departed...

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How marine heatwaves impact phytoplankton and ocean health

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Adriatic Bloom

Marine heatwaves – periods of prolonged, unusually warm seawater – are increasingly threatening marine ecosystems around the world. A recent study, led by the Institute of Marine Sciences of the National Research Council of Italy (CNR-ISMAR) as part of ESA’s CAREHeat project, specifically examined these effects in the North-Western Mediterranean Sea.

By combining satellite data from ESA’s Climate Change Initiative (ESA CCI), in situ robotic platforms called BioGeoChemical-Argo floats and Copernicus Marine’s biogeochemical models, the research highlights how these heatwaves significantly disrupt the spring phytoplankton bloom – a vital process for marine life.

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How marine heatwaves impact phytoplankton and ocean health

Marine heatwaves – periods of prolonged, unusually warm seawater – are increasingly threatening marine ecosystems around the world. A recent study, led by the Institute of Marine Sciences of the National Research Council of Italy (CNR-ISMAR) as...

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Ariel takes shape and first shake

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The construction phase of ESA’s Ariel mission has started at Airbus Defence and Space in Toulouse (France) with the assembly of the spacecraft’s structural model. This marks a significant step forward for this mission designed to meticulously inspect the atmospheres of a thousand exoplanets and uncover their nature.

In the image we see Ariel’s structural model coming together at the Airbus facilities. This model replicates the mechanical framework of the spacecraft and the mass of its various units for a first round of tough testing.

The Ariel’s structural model consists of two main components: a flight-like replica of the service module (bottom right) and a simplified mechanical mock-up of the payload module (top right). This assembly mimics the structure of the flight spacecraft, where the science instruments make up the payload while the service module houses the essential components for the functioning of the spacecraft, such as the propulsion, and the power and communication systems.

The goal for the end of the year is to complete the mechanical test campaign of the spacecraft’s structural model. This will ensure that Ariel’s design is up-to-spec and can withstand the mechanical strains expected during launch.

The testing phase will include vibration and acoustic test campaigns. During vibration tests the model will be progressively shaken at different strengths on a vibrating table, or 'the shaker'. During acoustic tests, it will be placed in a reverberating chamber and ‘bombarded’ with very intense noise, like it will encounter during launch.

This model will also be used to assess how the loads are distributed and to perform a first ‘separation and shock’ test using the same mounting system as will be used to mount the spacecraft on the Ariane 6.

When ready, Ariel will be launched by an Ariane 6.2 rocket and journey to the second Lagrangian Point from where it will carry out its uniquely detailed studies of remote worlds.

Image description: A collage of three photographs that show the assembly of the model of a spacecraft in a large white hall. The first image on the left shows the entire model, with a person next to it who is nearly equal in height. The second image on the upper right zooms in on the top part of the mock science instrument: a circular fan-like structure with a big rectangular silver box on top. The third image on the lower right focuses on the bottom of the model, which looks like a large round silver box.

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Ariel takes shape and first shake

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Paxi explores wind

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English Paxi explores wind

Learn about wind, what causes it and how and why we study it in the latest Paxi adventure

**Spanish **Paxi explora el viento

Aprende sobre el viento, qué lo provoca y cómo y por qué lo estudiamos en la última aventura de Paxi.

**Romanian **Paxi explorează vântul

Aflați despre vânt, ce îl provoacă și cum și de ce îl studiem în cea mai recentă aventură Paxi.

**Portuguese **Paxi explora o vento

Aprende sobre o vento, o que o provoca e como e porquê o estudamos na mais recente aventura Paxi.

**Polish **Paxi bada wiatr

Dowiedz się więcej o wietrze, jego przyczynach oraz o tym, jak i dlaczego go badamy w najnowszej przygodzie Paxi.

**Norwegian **Paxi utforsker vind

Lær mer om vind, hva som forårsaker den og hvordan og hvorfor vi studerer den i det nyeste Paxi-eventyret.

**Italian **Paxi osserva il vento

Imparate a conoscere il vento, le sue cause e come e perché lo studiamo nell'ultima avventura di Paxi.

*Greek *Ο Πάξι εξερευνά τον άνεμο

Μάθετε για τον άνεμο, τι τον προκαλεί και πώς και γιατί τον μελετάμε στην τελευταία περιπέτεια του Paxi.

**German **Paxi erforscht den Wind

Erfahren Sie im neuesten Paxi-Abenteuer mehr über Wind, seine Ursachen und wie und warum wir ihn untersuchen.

French Paxi te fait découvrir le vent

Découvrez le vent, ce qui le provoque et comment et pourquoi nous l'étudions dans la dernière aventure de Paxi.

**Swedish **Paxi utforskar vind

Lär dig mer om vind, vad som orsakar den och hur och varför vi studerar den i det senaste Paxi-äventyret.

**Dutch **Paxi onderzoekt wind

Leer meer over wind, wat het veroorzaakt en hoe en waarom we het bestuderen in het nieuwste Paxi-avontuur.

**Danish **Paxi udforsker vind

Lær om vind, hvad der forårsager den, og hvordan og hvorfor vi studerer den i det seneste Paxi-eventyr.

**Czech **Paxi zkoumá vítr

V nejnovějším dobrodružství Paxi se dozvíte, co vítr způsobuje, jak a proč ho studujeme.

Finnish Paxi tutkii tuulta

Tutustu tuuleen, sen syihin sekä siihen, miten ja miksi sitä tutkitaan uusimmassa Paxi-seikkailussa.

Estonian Paxi avastab tuult

Tutvu tuulega, selle põhjustega ning sellega, kuidas ja miks me seda uurime Paxi viimases seikluses.

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Paxi explores wind

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Setting the course in space: highlights from IAC 2024

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From 14 to 18 October 2024, the International Astronautical Congress (IAC) returned for its 75th edition, and ESA took on a front-centre role, from presenting Europe’s future space ambitions and showcasing major steps towards them, to addressing global challenges alongside other world space leaders. Held at the Milano Congress Centre (MiCo), the largest conference venue in Europe, the event brought together more than 11 000 experts from industry, research institutions, and space agencies worldwide. The first four days featured a comprehensive programme of events and presentations for professionals and stakeholders, while the final day was open to the public.

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Setting the course in space: highlights from IAC 2024

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Seven ways navigation tech contributes to sustainability

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Satnav-enabled precision farming

What does satellite navigation have to do with sustainable development? Quite a lot, in fact. Satnav and other positioning, navigation and timing (PNT) technologies provide critical data that support green solutions across numerous sectors. From enabling smart mobility to optimising energy grids and facilitating precision farming, the potential for PNT to drive sustainability is immense.

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Seven ways navigation tech contributes to sustainability

What does satellite navigation have to do with sustainable development? Quite a lot, in fact. Satnav and other positioning, navigation and timing (PNT) technologies provide critical data that support green solutions across numerous sectors. From...