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Joined February 2009

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European Space Agency
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Sustained human presence on the Moon will require infrastructure. Our Moonlight programme will provide continuous communications and navigation services between Earth and the Moon. From high-speed communications to precise navigation at the lunar south pole, Moonlight is
European Space Agency
@esa
Jul 20
"It performed marvelously. You built an amazing Service Module." During their visit to ESTEC, the Artemis II crew met some of the ESA specialists who supported their journey from Earth. We also sat down with the astronauts to hear their perspective on humankind's return to the
European Space Agency
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Jul 20
The full interview is available here 👇
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European Space Agency
@esa
Jul 20
#MediaInvitation: Journalists are invited to express their interest in attending the launch of our #FLEX mission and @CopernicusEU Sentinel-3C on Vega-C flight #VV30 from Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana, this September. 📅 Apply by 10 August: esa.int/Newsroom/Press…
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Human Spaceflight
@esaspaceflight
Jul 17
🚀 "The European Service Module flew like a dream." 🌙 The @NASAArtemis II crew recently visited the European teams behind the spacecraft that powered their journey one million km through deep space, around the Moon and safely back to Earth. 👨‍🚀 Thanks for the kind words,
European Service Module team meets Artemis II crew
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Josef Aschbacher
@AschbacherJosef
Jul 16
🇮🇹 I am deeply saddened to learn of President Valente's passing. Teodoro’s contributions to ASI, to Italy and to Europe’s space endeavours will leave a lasting legacy. Over the years, I personally witnessed – and admired – his steadfast ambition to strengthen Italy’s role in
Agenzia Spaziale ITA
@ASI_spazio
Jul 16
L’Agenzia Spaziale Italiana annuncia la scomparsa del presidente, professor Teodoro Valente. Ci mancherai, presidente! Leggi la notizia ow.ly/Ms2e50Zofxy
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ESA Science
@esascience
Jul 16
Listen to the... Sun 🎧 🎙️ 'Expedition Sound' is here – the first podcast episode takes you on a journey to our familiar star. Meet our Sun, discover the Solar Orbiter mission, and listen to solar fireworks 👉 shorturl.at/bGD5H
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European Space Agency
@esa
Jul 16
Our FLEX satellite and the Sentinel-3C spacecraft have arrived at Europe's Spaceport. 🚢 With liftoff scheduled for September, engineers and mission teams will now carry out rigorous inspections and prepare the satellites for launch aboard Vega-C on their shared journey into
European Space Agency
@esa
Jul 14
Yesterday, the Artemis II crew visited ESTEC to meet the teams behind Orion’s European Service Module, which powered their historic journey around the Moon and back. 🌕🚀 🔗esa.int/Science_Explor…
European Space Agency
@esa
Jul 14
The space economy is evolving. In 2025, European space budgets grew by 12% to €13.5 billion. Our 2026 Space Economy Report provides the latest insights on investment, competitiveness, industry trends and global developments shaping the space sector. Read the full report
European Space Agency
@esa
Jul 13
Together with Poland, we’re establishing a new Centre for Civil Security and Resilience in Warsaw, strengthening Europe’s capabilities and building a more resilient future. 🇵🇱🛰️ 🔗 esa.int/About_Us/Corpo…
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BepiColombo
@BepiColombo
Jul 10
We have a very busy and exciting few months ahead! Here are the upcoming key stages for #bepicolombo arrival at Mercury later this year, starting on 3 September with Mercury Transfer Module separation, leading to the detailed study of the planet and its environment by the @esa
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ESA Space Transport
@ESA_transport
Jul 9
Two years ago to this day, #Ariane6 flew for the first time. The iconic countdown with every launch since and some of our favourite views. Go Ariane! 🚀
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Adenot Sophie
@Soph_astro
Jul 7
Day 144, orbit 2233 — Many of you noticed the pink glow in the recent timelapses done in Columbus… That’s thanks to Veggie 🌱, the International Space Station’s vegetable production system — our little space garden! The Veggie chamber glows magenta-pink because it emits a light
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European Space Agency
@esa
Jul 6
Our space telescope Euclid has discovered 31 ancient quasars in the early Universe, including the two oldest ever observed. Their light has travelled for more than 13 billion years, taking us back to when the cosmos was just 5% of its current age. 🌌 Read more 👉