Astrotheque
Books, games, videos—explore the world of space through these playful and original resources.
Climate Detectives | Light pollution seen from satellites
Discover the online conference organized in French by CNES for students in cycle 3 through high school entitled “Light pollution as seen by satellites.” This is an opportunity to learn how satellites observe the Earth at night and how they are used to study the evolution of light pollution.
Moon Camp | Rendez-vous avec la Lune
The Moon remains to be fully explored.
What else is our satellite hiding?
Paxi and the Start of the Great Space Adventure
Join Paxi on a journey through time! Learn how humans first started exploring space, why countries in Europe teamed up to create the European Space Agency (ESA), what ESA does today, and how kids can be part of the adventure.
Paxi on the ISS – Natural and artificial satellites
Our alien friend Paxi went to visit ESA astronaut Thomas Pesquet on board the International Space Station during his Alpha mission. Thomas explains the difference between natural satellites – moons orbiting planets - and artificial satellites - human-made machines orbiting a space object.
Paxi on the ISS – Hazards of space debris
Our alien friend Paxi went to visit NASA astronaut Anne McClain on board the International Space Station. Anne explains how the ISS is protected from the hazards of space debris.
Paxi on the ISS – How to brush your teeth in space!
Our alien friend Paxi, ESA Education's mascot, went to visit Japanese astronaut Kimiya Yui on board the International Space Station. Kimiya shows Paxi what it's like to brush your teeth in weightlessness, an important part of the day when living on the ISS.
Paxi on the ISS – Food in space
Our alien friend Paxi, ESA Education's mascot, went to visit Japanese astronaut Kimiya Yui on board the International Space Station. Kimiya shows Paxi what it's like to prepare and eat food in weightlessness, an important part of the day when living on the ISS.
Paxi on the ISS – Sleeping in space
Our alien friend Paxi, ESA Education's mascot, went to visit American astronaut Scott Tingle on board the International Space Station. Tingle tells Paxi about how astronauts sleep in weightlessness, an important aspect of living on the ISS.
Paxi on the ISS – A view of Earth
Our alien friend Paxi, ESA Education's mascot, went to visit American astronaut Mark Vande Hei on board the International Space Station. Vande Hei shows Paxi the views outside of the Cupola, the biggest window on Earth in the International Space Station.
Paxi on the ISS – Exercising in Space
Our alien friend Paxi, ESA Education's mascot, went to visit American astronaut Mark Vande Hei on board the International Space Station. Vande Hei tells Paxi about how astronauts exercise in weightlessness, an important aspect of living on the ISS.
Paxi on the ISS – Moving in space
Our alien friend Paxi, went to visit American astronaut Anne McClain on board the International Space Station. Anne explains to Paxi how astronauts move around in weightlessness on the ISS.
Paxi on the ISS – Languages in space
Our alien friend Paxi, went to visit American astronaut Anne McClain on board the International Space Station. Anne explains the different languages used on the Space Station and how astronauts navigate the multilingual and multicultural environment.