Week in images: 18-22 May 2026
The week of May 18-22, 2026, showcased significant events in space exploration. Highlights included the liftoff of Vega-C and a group photo of ESA's astronaut reserve. Additionally, images from the Copernicus Sentinel-2 mission captured the Sahara desert's terrain.
- ▪Vega-C liftoff was a key event during this week.
- ▪ESA's astronaut reserve gathered for a group photo at the European Astronaut Centre.
- ▪The Copernicus Sentinel-2 mission provided stunning images of the Sahara desert.
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| Original publisher | Esa |
| Canonical URL | https://www.esa.int/About_Us/Week_in_images/Week_in_images_18-22_May_2026 |
| Publication time | Fri, 22 May 2026 14:35:00 +0200 |
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Agency Week in images: 18-22 May 2026 22/05/2026 3 views 0 likes ESA / About Us / Week in images Vega-C liftoff with Smile up close Group photo with the members of ESA's astronaut reserve in the training hall of ESA’s European Astronaut Centre . The sandy and rocky terrain of the Sahara desert in central Algeria is featured in these images captured by the Copernicus Sentinel-2 mission. Vega-C shoots through the sky with a Smile ESA and CNES renew their commitment to Europe’s Spaceport European Service Module for Artemis III during acoustic testing, May 2026. Like Thank you for liking You have already liked this page, you can only like it once!
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