<\/a> <\/span><\/h2><\/div>![](\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" "\\"Tessera")
<\/a><\/div>Tessera AI model offers accessible way to view Earth<\/a><\/span>on 4 June 2026 at 1:00 pm <\/small>A foundation model trained on Earth observation data from Copernicus Sentinel-1 and Sentinel-2 has been made widely available to researchers, it was announced at a computer industry conference this week in Denver, US.<\/p><\/div><\/li>
- <\/a><\/div>A new chapter for ESA\u2019s brand<\/a><\/span>on 4 June 2026 at 8:00 am <\/small>
Last year, the European Space Agency (ESA) unveiled its long-term vision for the decades ahead with ESA Strategy 2040. Framed around five encompassing goals which demonstrate the important role space can play in every aspect of citizens\u2019 lives across Europe. Today, ESA is taking a decisive step forward to bring this vision to life through a comprehensive brand transformation.<\/p><\/div><\/li>
- <\/a><\/div>ExoMars rover targets vast bed of clay in search for life<\/a><\/span>on 4 June 2026 at 6:30 am <\/small>
In the region where the ExoMars Rosalind Franklin rover will search for signs of life, clay deposits extend beyond previous estimates, a new study finds. One hypothesis even suggests a vast ocean once covered the landing site.<\/p><\/div><\/li>
- <\/a><\/div>Smile: cleanroom to space<\/a><\/span>on 1 June 2026 at 3:00 pm <\/small>
Video: \n\t\t\t00:03:24\n\t\t\t\tSmile successfully launched from Europe\u2019s Spaceport in French Guiana on 19 May 2026.This timelapse captures the excitement and precision of launch operations as the spacecraft begins its journey to study the connection between the Sun and Earth.Smile (the Solar wind Magnetosphere Ionosphere Link Explorer) is an international space science mission designed to investigate how the solar wind interacts with Earth’s magnetosphere. By observing these dynamic processes from space, Smile will help scientists better understand space weather and its effects on our planet’s magnetic environment.<\/p><\/div><\/li>
![](\"https:\/\/www.esa.int\/var\/esa\/storage\/images\/esa_multimedia\/images\/2026\/06\/tessera_s_embedding_view_of_paris\/27308817-1-eng-GB\/Tessera_s_embedding_view_of_Paris_card_full.jpg\" "\\"Tessera")
<\/a><\/div>Tessera AI model offers accessible way to view Earth<\/a><\/span>A foundation model trained on Earth observation data from Copernicus Sentinel-1 and Sentinel-2 has been made widely available to researchers, it was announced at a computer industry conference this week in Denver, US.<\/p><\/div><\/li>
![](\"https:\/\/www.esa.int\/var\/esa\/storage\/images\/esa_multimedia\/images\/2026\/05\/flagship_image\/27292778-1-eng-GB\/Flagship_image_card_full.jpg\" "\\"A")
<\/a><\/div>A new chapter for ESA\u2019s brand<\/a><\/span>Last year, the European Space Agency (ESA) unveiled its long-term vision for the decades ahead with ESA Strategy 2040. Framed around five encompassing goals which demonstrate the important role space can play in every aspect of citizens\u2019 lives across Europe. Today, ESA is taking a decisive step forward to bring this vision to life through a comprehensive brand transformation.<\/p><\/div><\/li>
![](\"https:\/\/www.esa.int\/var\/esa\/storage\/images\/esa_multimedia\/images\/2026\/06\/mars_vast_clay_region\/27305677-1-eng-GB\/Mars_vast_clay_region_card_full.jpg\" "\\"ExoMars")
<\/a><\/div>ExoMars rover targets vast bed of clay in search for life<\/a><\/span>In the region where the ExoMars Rosalind Franklin rover will search for signs of life, clay deposits extend beyond previous estimates, a new study finds. One hypothesis even suggests a vast ocean once covered the landing site.<\/p><\/div><\/li>
![](\"https:\/\/www.esa.int\/var\/esa\/storage\/images\/esa_multimedia\/videos\/2026\/06\/smile_cleanroom_to_space\/27303296-1-eng-GB\/Smile_cleanroom_to_space_card_full.png\" "\\"Smile:")
<\/a><\/div>Smile: cleanroom to space<\/a><\/span>Video: \n\t\t\t00:03:24\n\t\t\t\tSmile successfully launched from Europe\u2019s Spaceport in French Guiana on 19 May 2026.This timelapse captures the excitement and precision of launch operations as the spacecraft begins its journey to study the connection between the Sun and Earth.Smile (the Solar wind Magnetosphere Ionosphere Link Explorer) is an international space science mission designed to investigate how the solar wind interacts with Earth’s magnetosphere. By observing these dynamic processes from space, Smile will help scientists better understand space weather and its effects on our planet’s magnetic environment.<\/p><\/div><\/li>
![](\"https:\/\/www.esa.int\/var\/esa\/storage\/images\/esa_multimedia\/images\/2026\/06\/webb_sniffs_methane_from_interstellar_comet_3i_atlas\/27299787-13-eng-GB\/Webb_sniffs_methane_from_interstellar_Comet_3I_ATLAS_card_full.png\" "\\"Webb")
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