‘Eye operation´ puts Proba-1 back in business
04 Jun 2012
New software from the Technical University of Denmark (DTU) allows Proba-1 to distinguish between genuine star constellations to measure its pointing direction versus clusters of…
Advanced laser technology on the way to space
30 May 2012
When on 28 November 2014 researchers at ESA’s European Space Operations Centre (ESOC) in Darmstadt, Germany began receiving images relayed in nearly real-time from the…
Important notice for daptiv users
15 May 2012
daptiv PPM is a web-based project management application that helps ESA technical officers organise and coordinate ARTES projects with their project teams. It includes several…
Iris ANTARES study produces first draft of satellite communications standard
19 Apr 2012
The requirements for the ANTARES design are defined by the Single European Sky ATM Research (SESAR) programme. ESA designs a solution in close collaboration with…
S-Band Workshop 2012
16 Apr 2012
Satellite reflector bares itself to space
16 Apr 2012
Stretching 1.8 m across, the reflector is not the usual white. White paint protects the antenna reflector from the extreme temperatures in space, but it…
S-band workshop planned for 14 and 15 May
10 Apr 2012
The event is planned to encourage communication and the exchange of ideas for the future of the S-band in Europe. ARTES projects on the agenda presented include: Next…
Artemis: the ATV whisperer
27 Mar 2012
Containing fresh supplies of fuel, water, oxygen, air, food, clothing, experiments and spare parts, ATV Edoardo Amaldi is a true lifeline to the astronauts on…
Redu to house operations centre for EDRS satellite relay
27 Mar 2012
The European Data Relay System – EDRS – will provide a telecommunications network that is fast, reliable and seamless. It will make realtime information from…
Call for Media: invitation to witness Galileo pass its space test
27 Mar 2012
By attending the event, media will have the chance to learn more about the programme and its progress from ESA, the EC and the industrial…