Press Release N° 33–2026 Media representatives are invited to express their interest in attending the media programme for the launch of the Meteosat Third Generation (MTG) Imager weather satellite, MTG-I2, at Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana.

Image: FLEX and Sentinel-3C bound for launch site

Building on the remarkable success of the Earth Explorer Aeolus wind mission, the European Space Agency has given Airbus Defence and Space in the UK the authorisation to proceed to begin the development of Aeolus’ successor, Aeolus-2 – which is set to be built to enhance operational weather forecasts.

Image: This image shows the sea surface temperature anomaly detected in the Mediterranean Sea on 29 June 2026.

After 12 years of exceptional service, the pioneering Copernicus Sentinel-1A radar satellite has reached the end of its mission. Originally designed for a seven-year life in orbit, the satellite has exceeded expectations, not only by its longevity, but through the extraordinary impact of its data, which have deepened our understanding of our changing planet and…

Team RobOcto consists of 10 Bachelor students from the University of Twente who share a strong interest in space exploration and technology. The project focuses on developing a new way to capture and remove space debris, one of the major challenges facing modern space missions. The team has been selected in February 2026 for the…

Image: The map is an interferogram derived from the comparison of Sentinel-1 data on two dates: on the 18 June before the earthquakes and on 25 June a day after.

The Human Space Physiology Training Course provides university students with a comprehensive introduction to the physiological challenges of human spaceflight. Participants will explore how the human body responds and adapts to microgravity, the space environment, and long-duration missions, as well as the countermeasures developed to protect astronaut health and performance. The course also examines the…

Image: These Copernicus Sentinel-2 images show agricultural development in the desert of southern Egypt, close to the border with Sudan.

Image: This image of land surface temperature was captured by the Copernicus Sentinel-3 mission on Wednesday, 23 June.