Vela is a massive star nursery


Studying Earth’s anatomy from space

European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut André Kuipers is running experiments on the International Space Station (ISS) to help scientists improve their understanding of conditions deep inside the Earth.

Lichen shown to survive in outer space

An experiment carried out on the Internatonal Space Station has shown that lichen can survive in outer space - lending support to the 'panspermia' theory that life arrived here from elsewhere.

ESA says this E3 may be the best one "in a long time"

Here's what the organizer of E3 has to say about next month's event.

Star-filled galactic 'bridge' discovered


ESA to probe Jupiter's icy moons with JUICE


ESA mission to get closer to sun than ever before


Envisat spacecraft loses contact with Earth

The European Space Agency (ESA) has lost contact with Envisat, its flagship Earth-observing satellite.

Martian pits could provide haven for life


Inside the dark heart of a cosmic collision

Astronomers have combined infrared and X-ray observations from two space telescopes - Herschel and XMM Newton - to create a unique look at violent events within the giant galaxy Centaurus A.

Jupiter boosts drama of Earth's meteor displays

We've got Jupiter to thank for the spectacular meteor showers associated with Halley's comet, says an Armagh Observatory astronomer.

European space freighter launched successfully

Europe's launched its heaviest-ever cargo to the International Space Station, carrying food, water, air and fuel, as well as experiments and spares.

Asteroid near miss expected next year


'Waterworld' planet discovered

Astronomers using the Hubble Space Telescope have identified a new type of planet - a waterworld surrounded by a thick, steamy atmosphere.

Why is Venus slowing down?

Venus's rotation is slowing down - and scientists aren't at all certain as to why.

Europe's Vega rocket lifts off for first flight

Europe's new Vega rocket has successfully lifted off from the Kourou spaceport in French Guiana, taking nine satellites into orbit.

More evidence found for ancient Martian ocean

ESA says its Mars Express probe has returned some of the strongest evidence yet that an ocean once covered part of Mars.

ESA spent $1.1M on lobbying fees


More signals received from stranded Phobos probe


ESA makes contact with lost Martian probe

The European Space Agency says that one of its ground stations has managed to re-establish contact with Russia's Phobos-Grunt probe, two weeks after control was lost.