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MetOp-SG-B1 Weather Satellite Prepares for Launch in French Guiana
The MetOp-SG-B1 weather satellite has been removed from its container in French Guiana for final launch preparations.

ESA Astronaut Sophie Adenot Returns From Record ISS Mission
European Space Agency astronaut Sophie Adenot has returned to Earth following a 237-day mission on the International Space Station.

ESA Astronaut Sophie Adenot Returns From Record Space Mission
ESA astronaut Sophie Adenot returned to Earth after 237 days on the International Space Station, setting a new European record for single-spaceflight duration.

Sentinel-3C Satellite Returns First Views and Data of Earth
The European Space Agency's Sentinel-3C satellite has returned its first images and altimeter measurements just two weeks after launch.

Webb Telescope Captures Stellar Nursery Commotion in NGC 7129
The James Webb Space Telescope imaged a distant stellar nursery, revealing how stars shape surrounding gas and dust.

ESA’s Juice gains 3.5 km/s in September Earth gravity assist
The European Space Agency says its Jupiter-bound spacecraft swung 8640 km above the Indian Ocean on 28 September, bending its trajectory by 20 degrees.

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-12 Wraps Station Science Mission, Heads Home
NASA says the four-member Crew-12 team returns in early October after work spanning quantum physics, metal 3D printing and in-orbit IV fluid production.

ESA astronaut Sophie Adenot logs 19 hours in three spacewalks
ESA says Adenot spent 19 hours and 42 minutes outside the International Space Station across three extravehicular activities in less than 15 days.

Galileo logs first authenticated position fix at Jammertest
ESA says receivers in Norway fixed their position using Galileo's upcoming encrypted Signal Authentication Service, which is meant to detect and reject spoofing attacks.

ESA’s EarthCARE maps Anak Krakatau ash plume to guide flights
ESA says its EarthCARE satellite profiled the vertical structure of the Anak Krakatau plume, helping forecasters verify ash altitudes after thousands of flights were grounded.