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ESA Space Transport @transport.esa.int · 29/09/2026

From the last glimpse of Flex and Copernicus Sentinel-3 on Earth to liftoff, this fast-paced timelapse shows moments of the VV30 launch campaign, such as: - the first Vespa+R adapter supporting the two satellites - team signatures on the rocket's nose cone - assembling the rocket on the launch pad

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ESA Space Science @science.esa.int · 28/09/2026

A successful Earth flyby improves Juice’s course to Jupiter Earlier today, Juice flew just 8640 km above the Indian Ocean and snapped these images with its onboard monitoring cameras. 1️⃣Africa, by Juice monitoring camera 2️⃣Madagascar, by Juice NavCam 3️⃣Moon, by Juice NavCam 🔭 🧪 #planetsci

Mostly black space, most of Earth visible at the top right of the image. Part of a spacecraft visible on the left.

Part of the island of Madagascar in black and white.

A crescent Moon, with about a quarter of the Moon showing. Many craters are visible.

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ESA Space Transport @transport.esa.int · 28/09/2026

What did you do this weekend? We had a lot of fun at @esa.int's technical heart, ESTEC. Our open days brought many space enthusiasts and rocket-lovers to our stand, we are overjoyed! Thank you so much for coming over to see us and we hope to see you next year! 🤗

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ESA Space Transport @transport.esa.int · 24/09/2026

From Andøya Spaceport to orbit 🚀 Relive the second launch of Isar Aerospace's Spectrum launcher. With ten engines, Spectrum launched commercial and educational CubeSats and an experiment that aims to prove new technologies in orbit.

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ESA Space Transport @transport.esa.int · 23/09/2026

Rocket Factory Augsburg is getting a contract extension worth €2.7 million under our ‘Boost!’ programme. The contract extension will support the preparations for the two first flights of the RFA One launch vehicle.

Rocket Factory Augsburg team in front of their rocket on the launch pad, July 2026.

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ESA Space Transport @transport.esa.int · 22/09/2026

We still have some spots left for the ESTEC Open Day for people with disability 🇳🇱 Get up close to the technology we build for space missions and hear from our scientists, engineers and astronauts who make it all happen, at your own pace. It's this Saturday, 26 September from 10:00 to 14:00 ⬇️

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Join us for the ESA Open Day for people with disability at ESTEC on Saturday 26 September 2026.This is an exciting opportunity for people with disability and their carers to explore ESA's technical he...

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ESA Space Transport @transport.esa.int · 17/09/2026

From Europe's spaceport in French Guiana to orbit 🚀 #TBT This timelapse shows (quickly) the weeks of work needed to get MTG-I2 and Ariane 6 ready for liftoff. This was the ninth launch of Europe’s heavy-lift rocket Ariane 6, the first to go to as far as Geostationary Transfer Orbit.

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From cleanroom to space: MTG-I2 satellite

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ESA Space Transport @transport.esa.int · 16/09/2026

It's like you were there! 🚀 Experience the latest Vega-C launch from all possible angles with this video ⬇️ Credits: ESA, CNES, AVIO

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European Space History @eurospacehistory.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

#OTD 16 September 1987, launch of Ariane 3 V19 from Europe's Spaceport carrying Eutelsat-1F4 (ECS-4). The Aussat-A3 telecoms satellite also shared the ride 🛰️ 🌍️ www.esa.int/About_Us/ESA... @transport.esa.int @esa.int @esaconnectivity.esa.int

The image shows the night-time launch of an Ariane 3 rocket lifting off from Europe's Spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana

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ESA Space Transport @transport.esa.int · 15/09/2026

Breathtaking views of flight VV30 last night. Vega-C, Europe's light-launch vehicle, took not one but two Earth observation satellites. @esaearth.esa.int's FLEX will measure plants glow from space, while Copernicus Sentinel-3C will deliver near-real-time data on our oceans, land and ice.

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ESA Space Transport @transport.esa.int · 15/09/2026

First contact! Two for two delivered on today's Vega-C rocket flight #VV30 👏

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ESA Space Transport @transport.esa.int · 15/09/2026

We’ve reached the end of the line, all passengers, please leave the vehicle! FLEX has now detached from the Vespa+R adapter and is on its way to its sun-synchronous orbit.

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ESA Space Transport @transport.esa.int · 15/09/2026

The fourth boost begins for Vega-C's upper stage AVUM+. This boost will set FLEX up for release into its orbit.

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ESA Space Transport @transport.esa.int · 15/09/2026

Flying 820 km above Earth, The Vespa+R adapter has just separated, revealing FLEX to space. The AVUM+ engine will ignite one last time to place FLEX in its precise orbit, from which it will work in tandem with Sentinel-3.

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ESA Space Transport @transport.esa.int · 15/09/2026

The third boost of Vega-C's upper stage for tonight's flight #VV30 is underway, a boost of thirty seconds will prepare for the separation of the secondary payload adapter Vespa+R.

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ESA Space Transport @transport.esa.int · 15/09/2026

In orbit and phoning home, satellite one of two delivered! 🚀🛰️📡🌍 #VV30

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ESA Space Transport @transport.esa.int · 15/09/2026

Bye-bye, Sentinel-3C! Tonight's first payload has just left the Vega-C rocket. Have a safe trip. We can't wait to see all the data you'll collect.

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ESA Space Transport @transport.esa.int · 15/09/2026

Liftoff of Vega-C flight #VV30 at 03:21 CEST this morning. 50 minutes later, flying over the western coast of Australia the second boost of the Vega-C upper stage AVUM+ has started to circularise its orbit.

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ESA Space Transport @transport.esa.int · 14/09/2026

The mobile hangar has rolled out. For the first time, the fully stacked Vega-C rocket can see its destination: the sky! Join us live: www.esa.int/Applications...

Vega-C stands tall on the launch pad ahead of VV30.

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ESA Operations @operations.esa.int · 14/09/2026

The countdown is on! The ‘Network Countdown’ for the dual launch of @esa.int's #FLEX and #Copernicus #Sentinel-3C has begun! Launch, communication and control facilities around the world are gearing up ahead of liftoff at 3:21 CEST. Watch live at watch.esa.int/two/ or on ESA YouTube. 📷 ESA

ESA Spacecraft Operations Engineer Francis Gneba sits at a console in the Main Control Room at ESA’s European Space Operations Centre (ESOC), monitoring multiple screens displaying spacecraft operations data and timelines. Large wall-mounted status displays and the illuminated ESA and ESOC logos are visible in the background, highlighting the active mission-control environment.

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ESA Space Transport @transport.esa.int · 14/09/2026

Remember: tonight we have a launch! (hoo-ray!) 🚀 Don't forget to tune it at 02:50 CEST to watch Vega-C take not one but two satellites into orbit. Liftoff is set for 03:21 CEST from Europe's Spaceport in French Guiana. www.esa.int/Applications...

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Watch: FLEX and Sentinel-3C launch on Vega-C

The European Space Agency’s FLEX satellite and the Copernicus Sentinel-3C satellite are scheduled to launch together aboard a Vega-C rocket on 15 September at 03:21 CEST (14 September at 22:21 local t...

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Josef Aschbacher @josefaschbacher.esa.int · 11/09/2026

The International Space Summit marked an important step in shaping a common European vision for space exploration. #ParisSpaceSummit

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ESA Space Transport @transport.esa.int · 11/09/2026

All teams are getting ready for the launch next week! Will you be following the livestream?

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Josef Aschbacher @josefaschbacher.esa.int · 10/09/2026

Will we be passengers or pilots? Customers or service providers? Tenants or architects? At the International Space Summit, I argued that Europe must take steps now to shape its own future in space. Read my full speech 🧑‍🚀🚀 esamultimedia.esa.int/docs/corpora... #ParisSpaceSummit

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ESA Space Transport @transport.esa.int · 09/09/2026

With just a few days to go for VV30, the Vega-C rocket is now complete on the launch pad. The rocket now stands inside the mobile gantry, which will be rolled away hours before liftoff. Don't miss the livestream on 15 September at 02:50 CEST. www.esa.int/Applications... 📸 ESA - M. Pédoussaut

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Josef Aschbacher @josefaschbacher.esa.int · 09/09/2026

Last night we brought together astronauts, ministers, industry leaders and space enthusiasts to celebrate the imagination, innovation and cooperation that define Europe's journey in space. From Earth orbit to deep space, we were reminded that today's ambitions become tomorrow's achievements.

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ESA Space Transport @transport.esa.int · 08/09/2026

Bored before school starts? 🖍️ We've got you! Turn your creativity on with these ESA Transport-themed colouring pages. Designs available: Ariane 6, Vega-C and Space Rider.

Digital illustration of Ariane 6, coloured.

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ESA Space Transport @transport.esa.int · 07/09/2026

Counting down for VV30 🏗️ Next week, we will launch two satellites, @esaearth.esa.int FLEX and Copernicus Sentinel-3C, to orbit, on a Vega-C rocket. The fairing has been transported to the launchpad and hoisted on top of the rocket, inside the mobile gantry. 📸 @esa.int - M. Pédoussaut

Vega-C's fairing for VV30 being transported to the launchpad.

Vega-C's fairing for VV30 being transported to the launchpad with ESA's FLEX and Copernicus Sentinel-3C inside.

Vega-C's fairing for VV30 being hoisted onto the top of the rocket with ESA's FLEX and Copernicus Sentinel-3C inside.

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Josef Aschbacher @josefaschbacher.esa.int · 06/09/2026

A historic night for European spaceflight. Huge congratulations to Daniel Metzler and the entire Isar aerospace team on reaching orbit with Spectrum 🚀 from continental Europe. www.esa.int/Enabling_Sup...

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ESA Space Transport @transport.esa.int · 05/09/2026

Tonight, Isar Aerospace successfully reached orbit with their Spectrum launcher, lifting off from Andøya Spaceport in Norway. Congratulations to all the teams involved 👏🚀 📸 Isar Aerospace www.esa.int/Enabling_Sup...

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ESA Space Transport @transport.esa.int · 05/09/2026

Liftoff: German company Isar Aerospace launched their Spectrum launcher, lifting off from Andøya Spaceport in Norway. 👏🚀

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ESA Space Transport @transport.esa.int · 05/09/2026

Isar Aerospace is counting down to launch their second Spectrum rocket, the earliest possibility is tonight 5 September from 21:00 BST/22:00 CEST. www.esa.int/Enabling_Sup...

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Spectrum’s qualifying second launch

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ESA Space Transport @transport.esa.int · 03/09/2026

Maybe we're coming late to the trend, but some stories are told better on a bigger frame 🤷‍♀️ Can you identify these three moments just by looking at the pictures?

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ESA Earth Observation @esaearth.esa.int · 03/09/2026

Our last photos of the @esa.int FLEX and the Copernicus Sentinel-3C satellites! The spacecraft are now inside the fairing of the Vega-C rocket, scheduled to take them both to space on 15 September at 03:21 CEST (14 September at 22:21 local time). www.esa.int/Applications... 📷ESA–M. Pédoussaut

Sentinel-3C and FLEX ready for encapsulation.

FLEX and Sentinel-3C being sealed from view.

Vega-C fairing holding FLEX and Sentinel-3C.

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ESA Space Transport @transport.esa.int · 02/09/2026

If only @esa.int was making a open-for-all easy refilling station in space... Wait, it is! If ESA existed back in those days, not only would Odysseus have Galileo navigation but ALSO a one-stop one-size-fits-all station to get supplies.

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ESA Space Transport @transport.esa.int · 02/09/2026

Do you feel like VA270 went by too fast? So do we. Relive the launch in slow motion ⬇️ 🎥 edited by @esa.int 🎞️ footage credits: ESA / ArianeGroup / Arianespace / @cnes.fr

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ESA Space Transport @transport.esa.int · 31/08/2026

🎙️ Media representatives are invited to join online media briefings ahead of the launch of the FLEX and Copernicus Sentinel-3C satellites on a Vega-C rocket (flight VV30). Available languages: English, German, Italian and French 🇬🇧🇩🇪🇮🇹🇫🇷 Register for attending: www.esa.int/Newsroom/Pre...

FLEX getting ready inside a cleanroom at Europe's Spaceport in French Guiana.

Copernicus Sentinel-3C getting ready inside a cleanroom at Europe's Spaceport in French Guiana.

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ESA Space Transport @transport.esa.int · 31/08/2026

We will be there, for even more space transport. Get your tickets today 👇

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ESA Space Transport @transport.esa.int · 28/08/2026

A few more views of yesterday's launch, flight VA270. Liftoff was at 22:11 CEST (17:11 local time) from Europe's Spaceport in French Guiana. This was the ninth launch of Ariane 6 and the first to take a satellite to geostationary transfer orbit. 📸 @esa.int - S. Corvaja

Ariane 6 liftoff from Europe's Spaceport in French Guiana, flight VA270.

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European Space Agency @esa.int · 27/08/2026

Success! ✅ MTG-I2 is on its way to geostationary orbit. After acquiring signal, the satellite has been confirmed healthy. 🔗 esa.int/Newsroom/Press_Releases/MTG-I2_completes_Europe_s_latest_weather_trio

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ESA Earth Observation @esaearth.esa.int · 27/08/2026

Thanks for the ride, @transport.esa.int 👋 MTG-I2 just separated from Ariane 6: the satellite will now slowly move from Geostationary Transfer orbit to Geostationary orbit, its final destination.

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ESA Space Transport @transport.esa.int · 27/08/2026

First views of Ariane 6 liftoff, flight VA270 🫰 @esa.int @esaearth.esa.int @eumetsat.int @cnes.fr credits: ESA - S. Corvaja

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ESA Space Transport @transport.esa.int · 27/08/2026

Liftoff for Ariane 6, flight VA270! 🚀

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