The Latest Breaking News from ESA

Chandrayaan-3 lander all set for touch down at 6.04 p.m. on August 23

On August 22, ISRO posted on social media platform X: “The mission is on schedule. Systems are undergoing regular checks. Smooth sailing is continuing. The Mission Operations Complex (MOX) is buzzed with energy & excitement!”

The Hindu · Aug 22, 2023

James Webb Space Telescope offers a mesmerizing look at the Ring Nebula (photos)

The James Webb Space Telescope strikes again, this time with a beautiful new view of a famous planetary nebula. But don't be fooled  — none of this has anything to do with planets.

Space · Aug 21, 2023

Webb Space Telescope Just Peered Deep Into a Famous Nebula

The Ring Nebula appears like never before in new Webb Telescope images. The ancient heart of a dead star long ago went supernova.

Inverse · Aug 21, 2023

People are freaking out over a question mark seen in space. Scientists can explain

A stunning new image from the James Webb Space Telescope shows a pair of actively forming stars. But many people are more curious about the tiny question mark visible toward the bottom of the frame.

WEKU · Aug 17, 2023

Chandrayaan-3 vs. Luna-25: Are India and Russia racing to the moon's south pole?

On one hand, this so-called race has no discernable prize — but on the other, it could set the stage for a rich future of lunar exploration.

Space · Aug 15, 2023

Greenland and Faroe Islands issue stamp for Danish astronaut's ISS mission

Danish astronaut Andreas Mogensen's upcoming 'Huginn' mission to the International Space Station has gotten the stamp of approval from the Faroe Islands and Greenland.

Space · Aug 14, 2023

Meet the SpaceX Crew-7 astronauts launching to the ISS on Aug. 25

Four astronauts are flying to the International Space Station on Aug. 25 from NASA, Japan, Europe and Russia. Here's some info about this new crew.

Space · Aug 14, 2023

Asteroid struck by NASA's DART probe to be radar-scanned with Hera mission

The radar component for a CubeSat is being sent to study asteroid Dimorphos has been delivered to ESA for integration with its spacecraft.

Space · Aug 11, 2023

Russia launches Luna-25 moon lander, its 1st lunar probe in 47 years

Russia reignited its moon exploration program today (Aug. 10), sending the Luna-25 lander toward Earth's nearest neighbor.

Space · Aug 10, 2023

Russia hopes to pull ahead in the space race with the launch of the Luna-25 moon lander

Russia is taking a big gamble as it prepares to launch its first spacecraft to the Moon since 1976 on Friday. After decades of failed space missions, and with the war in Ukraine making it a pariah on the international stage, Russia is hoping to re-emerge as a major player…

France 24 · Aug 10, 2023