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Press Release N° 36–2026

Science & Exploration

Media Invitation: Watch the total solar eclipse with ESA in León, Spain

Discover the science behind one of nature's most extraordinary phenomena and experience a total solar eclipse with the European Space Agency (ESA), the City of León and the University of León. 

23/07/2026 197 views

Press Release N° 35–2026

Call for interest: media programme for FLEX and Copernicus Sentinel-3C launch at Europe’s Spaceport

Media representatives are invited to express their interest in attending the media programme at Europe's Spaceport in French Guiana for the launch of the FLEX and Copernicus Sentinel-3C satellites on a Vega-C rocket (flight VV30). Liftoff is expected to take place in September.

20/07/2026 407 views

Press Release N° 34–2026

Science & Exploration

Media invitation: Eclipse online media briefings

Media are invited to join online media briefings in English and Spanish on 15 July ahead of the solar eclipse of 12 August 2026. The briefing will provide journalists with insights into the science of eclipses, how and where the eclipse will be visible and the opportunities it offers for scientific observation. ESA experts will be available to explain the phenomenon and answer questions from the media.

08/07/2026 537 views

Press Release N° 33–2026

Call for interest: MTG-I2 launch media programme at Europe’s Spaceport

Media representatives are invited to express their interest in attending the media programme for the launch of the Meteosat Third Generation (MTG) Imager weather satellite, MTG-I2, at Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana.

02/07/2026 1584 views

Press Release N° 32–2026

Enabling & Support

Ariane 6 launches with more powerful boosters: a new record for Europe

Europe’s heavy-lift rocket Ariane 6 launched 36 Amazon Leo satellites to orbit today. The launcher featured four upgraded boosters with 14 tonnes more propellant each. This launch sets a new weight record for Europe and comes just six months after the debut of the four-booster version of Ariane 6.

17/06/2026 964 views

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Science & Exploration

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Science & Exploration

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Science & Exploration

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Science & Exploration

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Science & Exploration

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