What happened this month at the European Space Agency? (August 2026)

August was a busy month for ESA, between spectacular views, historic milestones and exciting new discoveries. 

From a total solar eclipse broadcast live from Spain and Sophie Adenot’s historic spacewalks, to the launch of MTG-I2 aboard Ariane 6, a breathtaking flight over Mars and a surprising discovery near our galaxy’s central black hole, here’s your monthly roundup from the European Space Agency.