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- 1Hubble image shows star clusters in Pinwheel Galaxy●Hubble Space Telescope image of Arp 26, also known as M101 or the Pinwheel Galaxy. This image shows a section of the gal
NASA and ESA's Hubble Space Telescope has released an image of a section of the Pinwheel Galaxy, also known as M101 or Arp 26. The picture captures more than 3,000 bright clusters of hot, young, blue stars in one of the galaxy's spiral arms. Space enthusiasts are sharing the image and praising the level of detail Hubble continues to deliver.
- 2ESA's Juice spacecraft uses Earth flyby to slingshot toward Jupiter▼ESA’s Juice just used Earth as a slingshot to Jupiter
The European Space Agency's Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer (Juice) has completed a gravity-assist flyby of Earth, using the planet's gravity as a slingshot to gain the speed needed for its long journey to Jupiter. The manoeuvre is a key milestone for the mission, which aims to study Jupiter's icy moons and their potential habitability.
- 3ESA to take part in 77th International Astronautical Congress▼ESA at the 77th International Astronautical Congress
The European Space Agency is participating in the 77th International Astronautical Congress, one of the world's largest annual space gatherings. The event brings together space agencies, industry and researchers to present missions, partnerships and new technologies. ESA's presence signals its continued engagement in international space cooperation, though details of its programme at the congress were not specified.
- 4Live ISS feed draws space watchers online●Live feed: https://www. youtube.com/watch?v=awQzjn72bI0 Current location: http://www. openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-38.84 90&
A live video stream from the International Space Station is circulating widely, paired with a map pin showing the station's current position over the South Pacific. The feed offers continuous views of Earth from orbit, tagged to space agencies including NASA, ESA, JAXA and CSA. Viewers are sharing the link so others can watch the planet from the station's perspective in real time.
- 5Dr Meganne Christian's path from chemistry to ESA astronaut reserve●Dr Meganne Christian shares her unique journey from studying industrial chemistry to living at Concordia Station in Anta
Dr Meganne Christian, an industrial chemist who spent time living and working at Concordia Station in Antarctica, has been sharing the story of how that experience led her to join the European Space Agency's astronaut reserve. A recent blog post recounts her unusual route into space exploration, drawing interest for its insight into life at one of Earth's most remote research stations and the skills that carried her into ESA's reserve class.
- 6Live video feed from the International Space Station circulates●Live feed: https://www. youtube.com/watch?v=M3HKLzjvKPc Current location: http://www. openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-2.725 7&m
A live YouTube feed showing views of Earth from the International Space Station is being shared widely, along with a map link pinpointing the station's current position over the Pacific. The ISS, orbiting at roughly 400 kilometres, streams exterior camera footage continuously. Posters are tagging NASA, ESA, JAXA and CSA, the station's partner space agencies, as people watch the orbital view in real time.
- 7ESA's EarthCARE satellite improves volcanic plume monitoring▼EarthCARE’s view of volcanic plume boosts air safety
The European Space Agency reports that its EarthCARE satellite has delivered detailed observations of a volcanic plume, information that can help aviation authorities reroute flights and keep passengers safe. Volcanic ash clouds pose serious risks to aircraft engines, and better data on plume height and density is being welcomed as a boost to air safety operations.
- 8Top 10 space agencies by budget ranked for 2024●⚡ TOP 10 AGENCIAS ESPACIALES por PRESUPUESTO · 2024 📊 Ranking · Statista / Space Foundation Report · dato clave: ¿Justic
A 2024 ranking of the world's top ten space agencies by budget, drawing on Statista and Space Foundation report data, is circulating in Spanish. The list compares public funding for agencies such as NASA, ESA, and others, prompting debate over whether the spending figures reflect fair priorities or political spectacle.
- 9Live camera from the International Space Station draws viewers●Live feed: https://www. youtube.com/watch?v=M3HKLzjvKPc Current location: http://www. openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-49.28 59&
A live video feed from the International Space Station is being shared, showing Earth from orbit with the station's position at roughly 49 degrees south latitude. The feed links NASA, ESA, JAXA and CSA footage, letting viewers watch the planet from space in real time.
- 10Dragon spacecraft separation confirmed as Canadian astronaut reaches orbit●Dragon separation confirmed. From this fellow Edmontonian, congratulations, Joshua. This is a huge milestone, and I'm so
SpaceX's Dragon spacecraft has separated from its launch vehicle, confirming that Canadian astronaut Joshua is safely on his way to the International Space Station. Congratulations are pouring in from Edmonton, his home city, with people praising the milestone as a proud moment for Canada and crediting the legacy of NASA, the Canadian Space Agency and ESA in making the mission possible.
- 11ISS live feed draws eyes to Earth view from orbit●Live feed: https://www. youtube.com/watch?v=awQzjn72bI0 Current location: http://www. openstreetmap.org/?mlat=34.050 9&m
The International Space Station's live video stream is being shared again, offering a continuous view of Earth from roughly 400 kilometres up. The coordinates shared alongside the feed place the station over the southern Pacific Ocean. Viewers are swapping links to the stream and location data, with space agencies NASA, ESA, JAXA and CSA associated with the station's ongoing operations.
- 12Europe debates a future space station and orbital habitat●# Europe # stationSpatiale # ESA # espace # orbite # habitatSpatial # exploration # aérospatial # Europe # spaceStation
European space observers are discussing plans for a European space station and orbital habitat, tied to the European Space Agency and the broader future of crewed space exploration. Posts link Europe's ambitions in orbit to habitat development, astronaut missions and scientific research, framing the topic within European aerospace strategy and the continent's role in exploration beyond the International Space Station era.
- 13Talk of a European space station gathers pace●#Europe #stationSpatiale #ESA #espace #orbite #habitatSpatial #exploration #aérospatial #Europe #spaceStation #ESA #spac
Discussion is circulating about Europe developing its own space station, with the European Space Agency at the centre of the conversation. The topic covers orbital habitats, space exploration and Europe's aerospace ambitions, framed around the idea of astronauts living and working in a station built by Europe rather than relying on partners.