European Space Agency
20th Anniversary of Mars Express
The European Space Agency (ESA) recently celebrated a momentous occasion, marking the 20th anniversary of the Mars Express spacecraft. In honor of this milestone, ESA orchestrated a captivating live stream event that offered the public a rare opportunity to witness ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2023
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Aeolus Satellite
Aeolus is a 1360-kilogram satellite launched into space by the European Space Agency (ESA) in an Earth Explorer research mission to demonstrate new space technology. This is the pioneering satellite mission that collected global profiles of Earth’s wind, which is ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer (Juice) Mission
The JUpiter ICy moons Explorer (JUICE) is a mission by the European Space Agency (ESA) set to launch on April 13, 2023, from the European Spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana. Science Goals of JUICE The primary focus of JUICE’s science ..
Month: Current Affairs – April, 2023
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Proba-3 Mission – An Overview
The European Space Agency’s (ESA) Proba-3 mission, consisting of two spacecrafts, will demonstrate precision formation flying in space. It is set to revolutionize scientific observation and space applications. Mission Overview Proba-3 is an ambitious mission that aims to form a ..
Month: Current Affairs – April, 2023
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
ESA Vigil
The European Space Agency’s (ESA) Vigil mission, formerly known as Lagrange, is a planned solar weather mission. Under this mission, two spacecraft will be stationed at the Lagrangian points L1 and L5, respectively. Overview: It’s the first of its kind ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2022
Category: International / World Current Affairs • Science & Technology Current Affairs
Proba-1 completes 20 years
ESA’s Proba-1 minisatellite was launched two decades ago, on October 27, into orbit. It has completed 20 years. Key Points The minisatellite remains fully operational for 20 years. It is the oldest serving Earth observing mission of the agency. Proba-1 ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
ESA to hire First Disabled Astronaut
European Space Agency is set to hire and launch world’s first physically disabled astronaut. Key points It is going to be 22-member space programme for which decennial recruitment call for astronauts. It received 22,000 applicants. Space mission will ESA’s 7-billion-euro ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2021
New Zealand to launch World’s First Wooden Satellite
European Space Agency (ESA) will launch world’s first wooden satellite called WISA Woodsat in Earth’s orbit by the end of 2021. WISA Woodsat will be launched to test the applicability of wooden materials such as plywood in spacecraft structures. Mission ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2021