ESSC71st Plenary 22nd – 24th September, 2026 ESSC 71st Plenary Meeting The European Space Sciences Committee (ESSC) held its 71st Plenary Meeting from 22 to 24 September 2026 at ESA’s ESRIN site in Frascati, Italy. ESRIN provided a wonderful facility for the meeting, and ESSC members were also given the opportunity to explore its data […]
Open Call: Membership of the Solar System and Exploration Panel (SSEP) of the ESSC 22 September, 2026 The mission of the European Space Sciences Committee (ESSC) is to provide European space scientists with an independent voice in the European space arena. The Committee delivers unbiased, expert scientific advice to the European Space Agency (ESA), the
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Press Release: EUROPEAN SCIENTISTS CALL FOR COORDINATED RESEARCH ON THE ATMOSPHERIC IMPACTS OF SPACEFLIGHT 26th June 2026 The European Space Sciences Committee co-leads landmark whitepaper on the environmental consequences of the global space boom Strasbourg, June 2026 – The rapid expansion of commercial and governmental space activities is leaving a measurable chemical signature in Earth’s
From Abracadabra, Light – an ESSC Poem February 15th 2026 During the 70th ESSC Plenary, a collaborative poem was written as a joint effort between ESSC Members and Poet, Speaker, and Facilitator Dan Simpson. You can watch, or read, the poem below. https://vimeo.com/1175149809?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci From Abracadabra, Light Some of this is abracadabra the initial selection is
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ESSC welcomes New Chair, Professor Roberto Battiston 15 Janaury 2026 The European Space Sciences Committee (ESSC) is delighted to announce that Professor Roberto Battiston has formally taken up the role of Chair. The handover took place in the inspiring surroundings of Cumberland Lodge during the ESSC’s 70th Plenary Meeting in January 2026. Professor Battiston brings
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Reflections on CM25 Chris Rapley ESSC Chair, 3rd December 2025 Attending the ESA Ministerial Council CM25 in Bremen last week was a profoundly uplifting experience. As a staunch internationalist, an enthusiast for European unity, and a contributor to the development of space activities for more than half a century, I found it truly inspirational to
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ESSC Statement Delivered at ESA Ministerial Council 2025 At CMIN 2025, the ESSC presented its statement to the ESA delegations as part of its role as an official observer. You can view the video and read the full statement below. Read statement
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ESSC Showcases Groundbreaking Science in Human and Robotic Exploration October 1st, 2025 The European Space Science Committee (ESSC) has released a landmark brochure, commissioned by the European Space Agency (ESA), celebrating Europe’s leading role in Human and Robotic Exploration (HRE). The publication, Human and Robotic Exploration Groundbreaking Science Discoveries, highlights breakthrough discoveries and technological
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Sol-3 Report: An External Perspective on Humanity’s Polycrisis August 29, 2025 In The Sol-3 Report, ESSC Chair Professor Chris Rapley presents Earth’s predicament through the eyes of an extraterrestrial observer. He warns of three converging threats: ecological destabilisation, weapons of mass elimination, and ideologies that undermine cooperation, all of which leave humanity at risk of
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Uplifting European Science: The ESSC SOAR Report July, 2025 The European Space Sciences Committee (ESSC) has released its new Strengths, Opportunities, Aspirations, and Results (SOAR) Report, prepared for the European Space Agency’s Ministerial Council 2025 (CM25). This report provides an expert assessment of Europe’s position in space science and outlines recommendations for future priorities. It
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