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European Space Agency
@esa
Oct 13
Launching on 19 October, @JAXA_en's Martian Moons eXploration (MMX) mission will attempt a world-first sample return from Mars’s moon Phobos. We're contributing deep-space communication technology and ground station support to help make the mission possible. Read more:
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European Space Agency
@esa
Oct 13
🔴 LIVE at 11:00 CEST. After 237 days in space, ESA astronaut @Soph_astro will hold her first news conference since returning from the ISS. Join Sophie and our Director of Human and Robotic Exploration Daniel Neuenschwander as they reflect on the #εpsilon mission and answer
Adenot Sophie and Human Spaceflight
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European Space Agency
@esa
Oct 12
🔴 Live in 30 min: ESA DG @AschbacherJosef opens a panel discussion on protecting Europe’s critical infrastructure through satellite sovereignty. #WFS2026 Watch from 15:30 CEST 👉
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European Space Agency
@esa
Oct 10
Welcome home, Sophie! After nearly eight months on the International Space Station, our astronaut @Soph_astro has returned to Europe. She will now begin post-flight recovery and research activities at our European Astronaut Centre in Cologne. esa.int/Science_Explor…
Adenot Sophie and Human Spaceflight
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European Space Agency
@esa
Oct 10
Welcome back to Europe @Soph_astro!
Josef Aschbacher
@AschbacherJosef
Oct 10
A very special moment welcoming @Soph_astro back to Europe this morning. An emotional return, but Sophie was as strong and inspiring as ever. And one of her first messages was to thank the whole @esa and @CNES teams for their professionalism and excellent support throughout her
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