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(English) Columbus at 100 000 orbits: a Q&A with experts

(English) On 12 September 2025, ESA’s Columbus laboratory aboard the International Space Station will complete its 100 000th orbit around Earth—a remarkable achievement for Europe’s flagship science module in space.

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Podcasts

(English) New podcast episode: ESA Explores Columbus‘ launch to orbit

(English) The latest episode of ESA Explores podcast series 'Time and Space' series is out now, with a focus on the launch of Europe's Columbus laboratory. 

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Podcasts

(English) New podcast episode: entering the Space Station era

(English) The latest episode of ESA’s ESA Explores Time and Space podcast series is out now, taking listeners beyond SpaceLab to the start of the International Space Station era.

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Spacewalking

(English) A complex choreography

(English) After more than a year of preparation and plan refinement, crew and ground teams are ready for a new era of connectivity between Europe and the International Space Station.

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International Space Station

(English) European link to historic launch

(English) This weekend two unassuming LAN cables from Europe will witness spaceflight history as they accompany NASA astronauts Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley to the International Space Station on the first crewed SpaceX Crew Dragon flight.

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