Science observations have ended for the #GaiaMission, but the satellite is undergoing some end-of-life testing. ESA has reoriented the satellite, so it is much brighter than usual, making it a possible target for small telescopes. Observers from around the world are sharing their images (see link below), and the image below is a rather nice example.

https://www.cosmos.esa.int/web/gaia/ground-based-observations-of-gaia-spacecraft-2025

Gaia spacecraft observations 2025 - Gaia - Cosmos

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@rdrimmel

Yes, we recently had to give up one 4-hour Euclid slot of ESA antenna time since there were real-time activities taking place for Gaia.