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 […]
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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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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In Memory of Professor Hermann Opgenoorth (1951–2025) Professor Hermann Opgenoorth | Photo Credit: Asa Lord @ SLA.se June 11, 2025 Professor Hermann Opgenoorth1951 – 2025 The European Space Sciences Committee (ESSC) mourns the profound loss of Professor Hermann Opgenoorth, who passed away on 19 May 2025. Hermann was not only a distinguished member of our
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Open Call: AFP Panel Membership April 1st, 2025 The Astronomy and Fundamental Physics panel (AFP) of the European Space Sciences Committee needs you! The mission of the ESSC is to give European space scientists an independent voice in the space arena. The ESSC provides unbiased, expert advice to the European Space Agency (ESA), the European
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Professor Roberto Battiston Appointed as Next ESSC Chair 26th February 2025 The European Space Sciences Committee (ESSC) is proud to announce that Professor Roberto Battiston has been appointed as its next Chair, succeeding Professor Chris Rapley. Professor Battiston will officially take up the position at the ESSC Winter Plenary 2025, bringing his extensive experience and
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ESSC Unveils New Brochure: Earth Observation: Groundbreaking Discoveries 21st January 2025 The European Space Sciences Committee (ESSC) is delighted to announce the release of its latest publication, Earth Observation: Groundbreaking Discoveries. This inspiring brochure, the result of a collaborative effort led by the ESSC Earth Sciences Panel, working with the European Science Foundation (ESF), the
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ESSC Chair Delivers Keynote Speech at EISC in Luxembourg September 26, 2024 This week, at the European Interparliamentary Space Conference (EISC) in Luxembourg (22-23 September), ESSC Chair and climate science professor, Chris Rapley, delivered an inspiring keynote address titled “Universities and Space: Extending Our Knowledge and Improving Our Lives.” Prof. Rapley explored the profound role
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Prof Ravit Helled Awarded the 2024 Paolo Farinella Prize September 10th, 2024 The European Space Sciences Committee (ESSC) is thrilled to congratulate Prof Ravit Helled, a distinguished ESSC panel member for Astronomy and Fundamental Physics, on being awarded the prestigious 2024 Paolo Farinella Prize. The prize was presented to Prof Helled during the Europlanet Science
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