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One of the biggest Earth observation conferences in the world got off to a flying start today as thousands of scientists from around the world gathered in the Czech Republic to present their latest findings on our changing planet.

Watch the replay of the opening session of the Living Planet Symposium in Prague, 9–13 May

Our week through the lens:
2-6 May 2016

For the latest news, interviews and web streaming of the world’s largest Earth observation conference, being held in Prague on 9–13 May, visit our dedicated web page

Watch selected sessions of the Living Planet Symposium live from the Prague Conference Centre in the Czech Republic on 9–13 May

Earth observation image of the week: A Sentinel-1 image of the Zachariae Glacier

A start-up company hosted in an ESA business incubator is developing the world’s first vertical takeoff and landing aircraft for personal use. The electric two-seater will open the door to a new class of simpler, quieter and environmentally friendly planes available from 2018.

Operations image of the week: Mission controllers monitor a network for astronauts to remotely drive rovers on planets

Technology image of the week: the design evolution of ESA’s Proba-3 double satellite mission shown by this trio of 3D-printed models

Space Science Image of the Week: Mercury’s intriguing Kertész crater fools the eye in this image from NASA’s Messenger probe

As an intergovernmental space agency, ESA engages with countries well beyond those of its member states. A key partnership is with Argentina, one of South America’s most space-connected countries.

Together with the London Science Museum and top European fashion schools, ESA is harnessing next-generation technology and exploring the future of fashion 

ESA is in partnership with top European fashion schools to harness next-generation technology and explore the future of fashion.