- Planet-hunting eye of PlatoImage: Planet-hunting eye of Plato Read more »Source: ESA Space Engineering & Technology | Published: 5th March 2021 - 08:22
- Electronic Data Sheets: a common language for spaceDesigning and building equipment for space is hard enough; then comes the writing of its accompanying documentation. Creating a working space mission involves putting together a vast number of elements correctly, so such guidelines need to be clear and easy to understand. ESA is leading efforts to create standardised ‘Electronic Data Sheets’ for common use across the space industry. Read more »Source: ESA Space Engineering & Technology | Published: 3rd March 2021 - 13:15
- Video: Suitcase-sized asteroid explorerVideo: Suitcase-sized asteroid explorer Read more »Source: ESA Space Engineering & Technology | Published: 3rd March 2021 - 09:25
- Ariane 5 bulkhead design assessed for Airbus airlinersAn adapted version of a composite bulkhead that safeguards satellites during their ascent on the ESA-developed Ariane 5 launch vehicle has been tested for service aboard single aisle Airbus aircraft. Fitted in the rear tail cone, it would serve as a firewall to protect passengers in the event of the rear auxiliary power unit engine catching fire or the main cabin pressure bulkhead rupturing. Read more »Source: ESA Space Engineering & Technology | Published: 1st March 2021 - 10:07
- ESA plans mission to explore lunar cavesIn a first step towards uncovering the Moon's subterranean secrets, in 2019 we asked for your ideas to detect, map and explore lunar caves. Five ideas were selected to be studied in more detail, each addressing different phases of a potential mission. Read more »Source: ESA Space Engineering & Technology | Published: 24th February 2021 - 08:52
- Greener way to get satellites movingImage: Greener way to get satellites moving Read more »Source: ESA Space Engineering & Technology | Published: 24th February 2021 - 08:05
- Flying fire watchImage: Flying fire watch Read more »Source: ESA Space Engineering & Technology | Published: 18th February 2021 - 11:32
- Meet ESA’s R&D directorateOur new brochure introduces ESA’s R&D directorate: the engineers charged with inventing the new technologies needed for Europe to push further out into space, and develop the novel services improving our lives here on Earth. Read more »Source: ESA Space Engineering & Technology | Published: 10th February 2021 - 12:29
- Proba-V’s plus oneImage: Proba-V’s plus one Read more »Source: ESA Space Engineering & Technology | Published: 10th February 2021 - 08:01
- Propelling satellites into the futureImage: Propelling satellites into the future Read more »Source: ESA Space Engineering & Technology | Published: 3rd February 2021 - 11:28