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The European Space Agency (ESA) is Europe’s gateway to space. Its mission is to shape the development of Europe’s space capability and ensure that investment in space continues to deliver benefits to the citizens of Europe and the world.
ESA Top Multimedia
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March 17th, 2025 10:48:00 EDT -0400 From pebbles to planets
From pebbles to planets
March 17th, 2025 11:55:00 EDT -0400 HR 8799 System (NIRCam image)
HR 8799 System (NIRCam image)
March 17th, 2025 07:25:00 EDT -0400 Biomass out of the box
Biomass out of the box
February 9th, 2025 09:22:00 EST -0500 Bahìa Blanca, Argentina
Bahìa Blanca, Argentina
March 14th, 2025 04:14:00 EDT -0400 A spiral and a star
A spiral and a star
March 14th, 2025 05:00:00 EDT -0400 Earth from Space: Halong Bay, Vietnam
This Copernicus Sentinel-2 image showcases striking rocky formations amid the blue waters of Halong Bay in northeast Vietnam.
March 12th, 2025 22:17:00 EDT -0400 Deimos appears to cross Mars
Deimos appears to cross Mars
March 12th, 2025 11:11:00 EDT -0400 Space HPC panellists

Speakers at the inauguration of ESA Space HPC at ESRIN, Italy. 

March 10th, 2025 12:24:00 EDT -0400 Flame Nebula in visible and infrared light
Flame Nebula in visible and infrared light
March 10th, 2025 07:00:00 EDT -0400 European engineers give Orion its wings
A solar array of the Orion spacecraft for Artemis II with the ESA and NASA logos
March 7th, 2025 08:03:00 EST -0500 Close-up of Proba-3’s Coronagraph, ready to dance
Close-up of Proba-3’s Coronagraph, ready to dance
March 7th, 2025 10:00:00 EST -0500 Webb wows with incredible detail in star-forming system
Webb wows with incredible detail in star-forming system
March 7th, 2025 03:15:00 EST -0500 A spiral of the water snake
A spiral of the water snake
March 7th, 2025 02:48:00 EST -0500 Women powering up space

Europe’s human spaceflight ambitions are reaching new heights, and ESA’s Astronaut Reserve is a key part of this journey. Selected in 2022, these talented individuals are undergoing Astronaut Reserve Training (ART) to ensure they are ready for future missions.

Among these remarkable women from across Europe are Meganne Christian, a materials scientist from the UK, Anthea Comellini, an aerospace engineer from Italy, and Carmen Possnig, a medical doctor from Austria, who recently completed their first ART training block at the European Astronaut Centre (EAC) in Cologne, Germany.

Their diverse scientific backgrounds reflect the wide-ranging expertise needed for human spaceflight, whether as part of ESA’s astronaut class, mission planners, or scientists shaping the future of space exploration. Beyond their work with ESA, they are also driving innovation, advancing research, and strengthening the broader space sector. Women play key roles across ESA and beyond, contributing as leaders and experts in these areas.

Meganne, Anthea and Carmen recently completed their first ART training block at the European Astronaut Centre (EAC) in Cologne, Germany. In this image, they are pictured inside a mockup of the Columbus module, Europe’s permanent laboratory on the International Space Station.

The training covered key areas such as human behaviour and performance to develop teamwork and decision-making skills in high-pressure environments. They also received physical fitness training, scuba certification in ESA’s Neutral Buoyancy Facility, and media training to effectively communicate the importance of space exploration to the public.

In addition to technical and operational skills, they explored fundamental science, including biology experiments conducted on the International Space Station. Their training also includes insights into space policy, mission operations, and the latest advancements in space technology.

While members of the Astronaut Reserve are not yet assigned to specific missions, their training ensures that they are prepared for potential future opportunities through commercial spaceflight  

The journey continues in the second half of 2025, when the members of ESA’s Astronaut Reserve will return to EAC for the next phase of ART, further building on the skills and knowledge they have gained.

March 7th, 2025 04:00:00 EST -0500 Earth from Space: Tirana, Albania
The Copernicus Sentinel-2 mission takes us over Albania’s capital Tirana and its surroundings.