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German tech company signs €60 million contract with Elon Musk

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DLR, NASA and Canada plan lunar greenhouses to grow food for astronauts

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NASA astronauts cast US election votes from space

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CanSat 2026: Students launch miniature satellite models in Uzbekistan

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Space Industries opens one of Europe's largest satellite factories

In Settimo Torinese, Stellar Hub has been inaugurated, an 8,000-square-metre facility for mass-producing satellites of up to 600 kilograms, with a 2,000-square-metre clean room among the largest in Europe.

28 October 2026

Space

Can Europe go it alone in space? Ministers to decide in Rome

Europe is seeking to boost its presence in space and cut technological dependence on other states. The 15 December ESA summit in Rome will shape choices on astronauts, cargo and investment.

26 October 2026

Space

Japan launches historic mission to get samples from Mars' moon

NASA has landed nine spacecraft on Mars over the past 50 years, and China touched down in 2021, but no one has returned samples from Mars, let alone its moons.

20 October 2026

Earth News

'Completely unique': Wind sled crosses Antarctica with zero emissions

Explorer Ramón Larramendi will lead an 80-day, 3,400 km South Pole expedition in a kite-powered vehicle that can travel up to 80kph.

16 October 2026

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Europe’s satellite sovereignty ambitions face EU funding test

Regulators, EU officials and Spanish satellite operator Sateliot gathered at the European Parliament on Tuesday to debate how spectrum and investment will shape Europe’s networks in orbit, with the EU’s 2021-2027 space funding cycle ending next year.

13 October 2026

Space

Astronaut Sophie Adenot returns to Earth after record space mission

Sophie Adenot left the International Space Station on Wednesday after an eight-month stay, the longest by a European astronaut, and splashed down on Thursday at around 5.30 pm with three fellow crew members.

Nature

Draconid meteor shower 2026: Where and when to watch

From Halloween fireballs to the Hunter’s Moon, here's what to look out for in October’s night skies.

Europe News

UK to launch new military space squadron to protect satellites

Last year, the head of UK Space Command Major General Paul Tedman warned he was "really worried" by Russia attempting to jam British military satellites on a regular basis.

23 September 2026

Space

A chunk of the Sun blasted off and could trigger storms on Earth

A cloud of material blasted from the Sun on Monday is due to reach Earth on Thursday, forecasters say, with a minor geomagnetic storm possible and auroras likely visible at high latitudes.

17 September 2026

Space

FLEX satellite in orbit: studying plant responses to climate change from space

The mission will study photosynthesis and how vegetation responds to climate change, while the new Sentinel-3C monitors oceans, land, ice and the atmosphere.

15 September 2026

Space

Cataract surgery on Mars? Scientists test eye implants in space

The research team sent 135 unpackaged artificial lenses to the International Space Station, where they spent around six months exposed to conditions in low-Earth orbit before returning to Earth for analysis.

14 September 2026

Space

French astronaut: Europe must 'maximise scientific return' from ISS

The French astronaut urged Europe and his home country to "maximise the scientific return" from the European Space Agency's next mission to the International Space Station, while stressing the importance of spaceflight for Europe’s strategic sovereignty in space.

11 September 2026

Space

3D printing to colonise Mars after the Moon: the biomaterials tested by scientists

As the Artemis programme readies a Moon landing with an Italian habitat module, research tests 3D-printed homes on Mars using regolith and yeast. From Hong Kong labs to NASA, 3D tech could redefine life in space.

10 September 2026

Space

Macron and von der Leyen back stronger European space sector in Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen reaffirmed their commitment to space at a major summit co-hosted by France and Germany in Paris.

10 September 2026

Space

France-Germany space summit hit by US withdrawals and Merz absence

France is co-hosting a major space summit with Germany this week, as Europe finds itself at a strategic crossroads.

9 September 2026

Space

Germany's satellite rocket marks first successful launch from continental Europe

German company Isar Aerospace has placed its Spectrum rocket in low Earth orbit at the second attempt, becoming the first European firm to do so with its own launcher and hitting the first milestone of ESA's European Launcher Challenge.

6 September 2026

Space

ESA's BepiColombo mission nears major turning point on Mercury approach

The European Space Agency's (ESA) BepiColombo mission to the planet Mercury faces its most critical manoeuvre yet, as a pair of probes drop off the mothership on their way to one of the solar system's most extreme places.

1 September 2026

Space

Neutralisation protocol: behind the safety that protects lives at every space launch

The Flight Safety Division tracks Ariane 6's path in real time and can destroy it to protect people. "Euronews" talks to an engineer ensuring all goes well.

Space

NASA launches Roman telescope to build biggest map of the universe yet

The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope launched from Florida on Sunday, beginning a mission to survey vast swathes of the sky and test whether the standard model of the universe still holds up.

Space

Excitement among spectators as Ariane 6 launches MTG-I2

Ariane 6 launched the MTG-I2 satellite from French Guiana, a new Meteosat that strengthens Europe's weather monitoring. Euronews spoke to attendees after the event to share their excitement.

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"Never achieved before": Meteorologist on MTG-I2 leap to forecast disasters

Panos Giannopoulos of Greece's National Meteorological Service has spent years reading satellite images. He tells 'Euronews' how the new Meteosat, launched from French Guiana, will change weather forecasting.

Space

Inside Kourou: how a satellite is readied to watch Europe's skies and prevent natural disasters

Engineers from ArianeGroup, Arianespace, CNES, Eumetsat, ESA and Thales Alenia Space describe, step by step, how an Ariane 6 rocket and a 3.8-tonne weather satellite were brought together to the launch pad at Europe's Spaceport.

Space

MTG-I2 satellite launches on Ariane 6, completing Europe's new weather satellite constellation

The launch of MTG-I2 from French Guiana completes the first trio of Meteosat Third Generation satellites, delivering high-resolution data and images every 2.5 minutes to transform weather forecasting and early warnings of extreme events.

Space

ESA signs first major European Launcher Challenge contract with Spain's PLD Space

ESA has signed its first contract with PLD Space under the European Launcher Challenge, worth 158.9 million euros, to boost MIURA 5 launches and new orbital capabilities.

Travel News

2027 eclipse sends prices soaring: Up to €33,129 a night in El Palmar

With almost a year to go, accommodation prices in southern Spain are soaring, with some stays already reaching €33,129 for a single night.

Space

Mission accomplished for Sophie Adenot: ISS antenna installed

After her 18 August spacewalk as the first French woman in orbit, Sophie Adenot has again left the ISS with US astronaut Anil Menon to successfully replace a station antenna.

Space

African nations ramp up space programmes to cut reliance on the West

Eighteen African countries have now launched satellites, as the continent builds its own space sector and looks to cut reliance on foreign, Western powers.

Space

Another eclipse over Spain on 28 August: where and how to see it

Spain will turn its eyes to the sky just 16 days after the historic total solar eclipse. On 28 August a partial lunar eclipse of magnitude 0.93 will be visible across the country and will not require special eye protection.

Space

The 'geoid': Why NASA’s gravity model makes Earth look like a potato

Mapping Earth’s gravity, NASA has released a visualisation of the geoid — the apparent real shape of our planet given the global ocean surface if it were exclusively under the influence of gravity and Earth’s rotation.

Space

Extreme solar storms could expose airline passengers to radiation risk

Extreme solar storms could expose airline passengers and crew to dangerous radiation levels and trigger the kind of aircraft electronics failures that grounded 6,000 Airbus jets last year, researchers say.

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Future space habitats could be designed with mental health in mind

Could the design of a spacecraft affect astronauts’ mental health? Scientists have mapped how everything from lighting and privacy to shared spaces could shape wellbeing on long missions to the Moon and Mars.

Space

China's lead in orbital data centres risks leaving Europe behind

China is racing ahead on orbital data centres while Europe still debates the concept, a new policy brief warns, and the gap is starting to widen.

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Solar eclipse brings thousands of tourists to Gormaz fortress in Soria

The caliphal fortress of Gormaz in Soria became a prime vantage point to view the total solar eclipse, drawing crowds of visitors from Spain and abroad to this Castilian town.

Space

Sophie Adenot to become first Frenchwoman to walk in space: 'Fantastic news'

"I've got great news: on 18 August it'll be my turn to leave the Station," says Sophie Adenot. On the ISS since February, she is due to become France's first woman to walk in space.

Space

Musk's SpaceX booked a 17th-century palace to watch Spain's eclipse

The aerospace company reserved a 17th-century palace hotel in northern Spain more than a year in advance, fuelling rumours that Musk would attend the eclipse in person.

Space

Spain's Balearics face double whammy of eclipse tourists and wildfires

The Spanish government is deploying tens of thousands of soldiers, police officers and rescue workers to the Balearic Islands, as authorities brace for both a surge of eclipse tourists and a heightened risk of wildfires this week.

Space

14,000 UFO sightings in Germany: Reporting centre in Hesse investigates

Glowing spheres and mysterious lights are generating a wave of reports in Germany. As Pentagon files reignite debate, CENAP in Lützelbach has long sought to explain the sightings.

Space

Once-abandoned Spanish village becomes NASA's eclipse hotspot

Villalibado, a village brought back to life after decades of abandonment, will host a NASA team broadcasting the 12 August total solar eclipse to a global audience.

Space

Uzbekistan-developed AI module launches aboard Earth satellite

The Samarkand-2028 Earth observation satellite has entered orbit carrying an AI module developed by Uzbek engineers, processing data in orbit before transmission to improve efficiency in fields including agriculture and environmental monitoring.

Space

Huge SpaceX rocket stage believed to have slammed into Moon

The 4-tonne part poses no risk to Earth, but it has revived the debate on space debris ahead of major space exploration missions like Artemis III.

Space

Was there ever life on Mars? We might finally be closer to knowing

New research presented at the COSPAR space conference in Florence points to possible signs of ancient microbial life on Mars, based on mineral and organic matter found by NASA's Perseverance rover.

Space

How astronaut Luca Parmitano prepares for humanity’s return to the Moon

NASA has presented Artemis III, its next step toward a Moon landing, as one of the most complex missions undertaken by the space agency. Luca Parmitano explains why and how he is preparing for it.

Space

How to watch Spain's solar eclipse without damaging your eyes

Only specifically certified filters let just 0.00032% of visible sunlight through and protect people watching this once-in-a-century event from permanent retinal damage.

Space

Spain to see first total solar eclipse in more than a century

Mainland Spain is about to get its first total solar eclipse in more than 100 years, with the path of totality also touching Iceland and Greenland on 12 August. Next year's show will last even longer.

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Spanish invisible shield that saves satellites from irreparable failure

A CSIC team, working with spin-off Nanostine and backed by the European Space Agency, has developed a gold and silver nanoparticle coating that can stop the multipactor effect, which can cripple satellite communications systems.

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Europe a strong US partner in the Moon race, ESA astronaut says

Italian astronaut Luca Parmitano will pilot the Artemis III mission, NASA's next step towards its first Moon landing in decades. He tells Euronews how he is preparing, his thoughts on the space race and what European aspects he’ll bring into orbit.

Space

US-Russian space crew returns to Earth after eight months on ISS

The team will undergo medical checks before being flown to Karaganda in central Kazakhstan, where they are due to meet up with recovery teams.

Space

Portuguese scientists study Martian clouds to help future landings

As plans for crewed missions to Mars advance, a study led by two Portuguese scientists at Lisbon University's Faculty of Sciences is helping make landings on the Red Planet smoother.

Space

NASA warns SpaceX rocket debris may hit Moon

In August, parts of a SpaceX rocket are expected to slam into the Moon. The collision was not planned, but experts are monitoring it. Will the impact be visible from Earth?

Space

Four engine failures abort Starship's 13th launch bid at the last second

The world's biggest rocket was grounded Thursday when four of its 33 engines failed to ignite, leaving SpaceX to replace two engines ahead of a new launch attempt early next week.

Health news

First portable X-rays taken during spaceflight

Crew members on a commercial spaceflight have taken the first diagnostic X-rays in space, using a portable device that could pave the way for better healthcare on long-duration missions.

Space

Sugar in space? Astronomers find sweet clue to life's origins

It turns out the universe has something of a sweet tooth. Astronomers have detected a new type of sugar floating in deep space that may hold clues to how life first emerged on Earth.

Space

Artemis II crew reunites with Orion after record-breaking Moon mission

What comes next for NASA’s Artemis missions after a historic lunar fly-around?

Space

Hyperion GR-1 enters orbit: A new step for Greece's space programme

It is the first Greek optical microsatellite developed under the National Microsatellite Programme - launched from Cape Canaveral.

Space

Beware space junk: how do 'space balls' end up on the beach?

In Australia, authorities warn after several so-called space balls appeared on a beach in Queensland. Anyone who finds one must call emergency services at once and must not touch it.

Space

NASA sends robot into orbit to stop telescope crashing to Earth

Swift has been circling Earth for 21 years. Without a rescue mission assembled in just nine months, it would burn up by October.

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Planned 1.7 million satellites 'devastating' for astronomy, study says

There are also concerns that huge amounts of space debris from satellites could increasingly crash into each other in a dangerous chain reaction known as "Kessler syndrome."

Space

Greece to send astronaut into space: Adrianos Golemis to launch within two years

The Greek astronaut will conduct experiments and technology demonstrations proposed by dozens of Greek research teams, institutions and universities.

Tech News

Scientists find two Jupiter-sized planets 'lighter than cotton candy'

The two planets orbiting a star 1,110 light-years away are the biggest exoplanets ever found with a density lower than cotton candy, and may be mostly made of hydrogen and helium.

Space

SpaceX has quietly launched a spacecraft almost no one knew existed

Rumours have circulated that it could be used to transport military hardware.

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Why EU Space is an investment in Europe’s future

Partner content presented by EUSPA

Through EUSPA, the EU is reinforcing Galileo, Copernicus and secure satellite communications, supporting over 1,000 companies and preparing for the expansion of space markets.

Travel News

This new astrotourism centre is set to open near AlUla

Located within a Dark Sky Park, AlUla Manara’s design was inspired by the spiralling forms of galaxies and planetary rings.

Europe News

Groundbreaking US astronaut Christina Koch wins top Spanish award

Koch was part of the four-member crew of the Artemis II mission which in April flew around the Moon and is widely viewed as a potential candidate for future lunar-surface missions.

Space

Scientists drill into Spain's only meteorite crater for clues to Mars

Researchers are drilling 500 metres into Spain's only internationally recognised meteorite crater, hoping to learn more about an ancient impact event and gather insights that could help scientists understand Mars.

Space

Artemis III: Parmitano selected for NASA's lunar landing tests

NASA has unveiled the Artemis III crew for a proposed 2027 mission to test key Earth-orbit technologies ahead of sending a human crew to the Moon.

Space

NASA jet breaks sound barrier in first supersonic test flight

The milestone comes after a busy testing period for NASA. Since the first flight on 28 October 2025, the team has completed 16 flights in the last 90 days

Europe News

NASA orders astronauts to take shelter after new leak aboard ISS

A NASA spokesperson told the AFP news agency that Roscosmos cosmonauts took measurements of the leaks and were now assessing data.

Space

Everything you need to know about NASA's plan to build a Moon base

NASA has unveiled an ambitious plan to turn the Moon into a long-term human outpost, with the first robotic missions targeting 2026.

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What to know about China’s year-long Shenzhou-23 space mission

The astronauts will be testing how a year in space affects their body and will be conducting more than 100 experiments, like growing embryos and rice.

Space

New Greek laser base promises faster, safer satellite communications

A new laser ground station has opened in northern Greece. Where else in Europe is this novel technology being used, and why does continent-wide connectivity matter?

Space

The Moon’s darkest craters may become hubs for future laser technology

Permanently shadowed craters have long interested scientists. Could a new laser system help future spacecraft navigate the Moon more safely?

Tech News

ESA–China SMILE mission launches to study Earth’s magnetic shield

The SMILE mission will track the Earth’s magnetosphere, which protects the planet from charged particles that come from the Sun.

Space

Artemis III: NASA details next steps in Moon programme

NASA has announced preliminary plans for Artemis III, its next Moon mission.

Moments

Raves, cruises and train rides: Where to watch the 2026 eclipse

On 12 August, those in the path of totality will be plunged into darkness for up to two minutes.

Space

Star Wars in real life? Astronomers find 27 possible twin-sun worlds

These shifts, imperceptible to the naked eye, can be the gravitational fingerprint of a planet no one has ever seen.

Space

Inside Europe’s flying lab: Scientists study life in zero gravity

Scientists in France are using parabolic "zero gravity” flights near Bordeaux to run experiments on everything from human balance to fluid shifts in the body.

Space

Russia launches new Soyuz-5 rocket from Baikonur in first test flight

On Thursday, April 30, at 23:00 local time (Astana), the Baikonur Cosmodrome witnessed the first test launch of the Soyuz-5/Sunkar vehicle. The rocket lifted off from Site 45 as part of flight development tests, according to Kazakhstan’s Ministry of AI and Digital Development.

Space

Pluto should be classified as a planet again, says NASA’s top official

Almost 20 years after the debate appeared to be settled, Pluto is back in the spotlight.

Space

NASA rolls out key Artemis III rocket stage for 2027 Moon mission

NASA has rolled out a major section of its Space Launch System rocket for the Artemis III mission, set to launch in 2027. The core stage will be transported to Kennedy Space Center as part of preparations for a future crewed lunar landing.

Space

Astronauts study reveals brain struggles to unlearn gravity in space

Researchers working with 11 astronauts discovered that even in weightlessness, the brain continues to behave as if gravity is still present - a finding that could impact future space exploration.

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'It was glorious': Artemis II crew reflect on historic Moon mission

In their first comments to the media, the Artemis II astronauts speak about the wonder and fear of the historic mission.

Space

Why does NASA want to put nuclear reactors on the Moon?

Nuclear power on the Moon would address several constraints posed by solar power, such as long lunar nights with no sunlight and limited mission ranges.

Space

Watch: Amateur astronomers on Earth capture Artemis II

From the Moon's far side to a backyard smart telescope. Here are the stunning images of NASA's Artemis II Mission from Earth.

Space

Satellites that breathe? The Spanish space startup that won over NATO

NATO has just invested in Kreios Space, a Spanish startup founded in 2021 by six recent graduates with a single, formerly impossible ambition: to have satellites orbit closer to Earth than ever before.

Space

What's next for NASA after Artemis II's lunar fly-by?

Artemis II brought humans the farthest they have ever gone around the Moon, but NASA is already looking ahead to future missions.

Space

How satellites are driving cooperation beyond the Central Asian region

More than 500 delegates from 32 countries met at the Space Technology Conference 2026, highlighting how satellite technologies are applied to agriculture, water management and environmental monitoring.

Space

Artemis II astronauts brace for a 13-minute 'fireball' return to Earth

The Orion spacecraft will fall over 120,000 metres in 13 minutes and travel to a special "splashdown" site off the coast of California.

Space

Making history: Artemis II astronauts reflect on moon mission

Still beaming after their historic lunar flyby, the crew of NASA's Artemis II have been sharing their thoughts about their landmark voyage into space, their view of our 'fragile' planet and what they're most looking forward to as the record- breaking trip nears its head.

Space

Take a look at the most awe-inspiring images from NASA’s Artemis II

The photographs from NASA’s Artemis II mission have been nothing short of spectacular so far. Here is a selection of the very best.

Europe in Motion

Space defence: How is the EU boosting its military space capabilities?

Europe is officially levelling up its orbital armour, yet while major defence upgrades are planned by 2030, the road to total independence from global superpowers remains costly.

Space

Artemis II crew head back towards Earth after completing lunar flyby

NASA's mission control in Houston regained communication with the crew after an expected loss of contact for some 40 minutes, as their spacecraft passed behind Earth's natural satellite.

Space

Nasa’s Artemis II crew to reach unseen far side of the Moon on flyby

NASA’s Artemis II crew are expected to reach their destination on Monday where the four astronauts aboard the Orion will – for the first time – look at the lunar far side with the naked eye. The fly-by will last approximately six hours before the astronauts head back home.

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Artemis II spacecrew prepare for historic moon flyby

The Artemis II crew is preparing for a historic lunar flyby that will take them farther from Earth than any previous human, documenting never-before-seen views of the Moon's far side.

Space

Artemis II astronauts describe 'breathtaking views' in space as they rocket toward the Moon

Artemis II astronauts shared their first impressions from space, describing stunning views of Earth and the Moon as they continue their historic mission beyond orbit, marking humanity’s return to deep space travel after more than 50 years.

Space

Artemis II astronauts begin journey towards Moon day after liftoff

The so-called translunar ignition came 25 hours after liftoff, putting the three Americans and a Canadian on course for a lunar fly-around early next week.

Space

‘Very emotional moment’: French scientists react to Artemis II launch

French scientists in Toulouse watched the Artemis II launch with emotion, calling it a major step for lunar exploration. They highlight Europe’s role, future missions and see the Moon as a key step toward reaching Mars.

Space

In pictures: Artemis II astronauts embark on historic NASA mission

Four astronauts have embarked on a high-stakes flight around the moon, marking humanity’s first lunar voyage in more than half a century.

Space

Liftoff: Everything to know about NASA's Artemis II Moon mission

NASA astronauts could be sent back to the Moon for the first time in 50 years as soon as April 1. Here's what you need to know about the mission.

Space

Artemis II astronauts launch for historic lunar voyage

The voyage should last approximately 10 days in total, and aims to pave the way for a Moon landing in 2028.

Space

Meet Charlie Duke, the youngest person on the first Moon mission

Charlie Duke was the youngest person ever to walk on the Moon at the age of 36. Now 90 years old, the prospect of another human return to the Moon excites him.

Space

Meet the astronauts going on the Artemis II mission towards to Moon

Four astronauts from the United States and Canada are about to take off on the Artemis II mission that will circle the Moon.

Space

NASA astronaut shares photo of strange purple object with ‘tentacles’

As technologies to grow food in space see increasing popularity, NASA astronaut Don Pettit sheds more light on his space farming hobby.

Space

Could fusion rockets transform space travel? UK test marks major step

The breakthrough brings scientists a step closer to fusion propulsion - technology that mimics the energy reactions powering the Sun.

Tech News

NASA unveils plan to build President Trump’s permanent ‘Moon base’

President Donald Trump had told the agency it has until 2030 to build a permanent lunar base.

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Astronomers have caught a young solar system in the making

Using the European Southern Observatory’s Very Large Telescope, a team of scientists have observed two giant gas planets forming around a young star in what appears to be a new, emerging solar system.

Space

The best places in Spain to see the total eclipse of the Sun

The astronomical phenomenon is already having an impact on tourism in the areas within the band of totality.

Space

NASA aims for April launch after delays to Moon mission

The Artemis II crew should have blasted off on a lunar flyaround earlier this year, but fuel leaks and other problems with the Space Launch System rocket interfered.

Space

Greece may soon have its first ever astronaut

Dr Adrianos Golemis was selected for ESA's astronaut training programme, after a highly competitive process with over 22,000 applicants. His participation paves the way for a possible Greek presence in a future space mission

Space

NASA clears Artemis II Moon rocket for possible April launch

The space agency has a six-day launch window at the start of April. If it misses that opportunity, it must stand down until 30 April or early May.

Space

NASA honours astronomers who helped redirect an asteroid

Observations from a global network of telescopes helped verify that NASA’s DART spacecraft successfully altered the orbit of the asteroid moon Dimorphos. The measurements confirmed the first planetary-defence experiment in which a human-made impact changed the motion of a natural celestial body.

Space

This is what an 8.5 million year old 'jellyfish gallery' looks like

Seen as it was 8.5 billion years ago, the galaxy shows that the early universe was harsher than scientists previously thought.

Space

Can Europe service satellites in space with orbital repair robots?

European engineers are preparing to repair satellites in space. Their 'orbiting breakdown trucks' are capable of fixing, servicing and refuelling valuable hardware hundreds of kilometres above our heads. Euronews hears insights from Thales Alenia Space and Exotrail on their latest innovations.

Space

New photo of the Milky Way 'window to understand how stars are formed'

The European Southern Observatory has published a spectacular photo of the central molecular zone of the Milky Way.

25 February 2026

Earth News

‘Limitless power’: Inside the race to create solar energy from space

Once considered a dystopian fantasy, space-based solar could soon transform the renewable energy sector.

21 February 2026

Space

Uzbekistan preps first homegrown satellite and astronaut mission

Uzbekistan plans to launch a 6U CubeSat in 2028 while preparing the framework for a 10–14 day astronaut mission in cooperation with international partners. The focus is on Earth observation data, scientific research and technical capacity building.

20 February 2026

Space

Cold (space) war: why the US and the EU are still in the same boat

Ukraine and SpaceX announced they have found a way to prevent Russian armed forces from using Starlink, while Russian propagandists reacted harshly - not only toward SpaceX, but toward Palantir too. Meanwhile, communications from two European satellites were intercepted by Russian spacecraft.

15 February 2026

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Is our Solar System normal? New discovery raises questions

A newly discovered planet orbiting a distant star may change scientists’ understanding of how planetary systems form.

13 February 2026

Space

Astronauts rocket to ISS after NASA's historic medical evacuation

“It turns out Friday the 13th is a very lucky day,” SpaceX Launch Control radioed once the astronauts reached orbit.

13 February 2026

Space

Kazakhstan and China launched joint satellite into orbit

Kazakhstan is emerging as a regional hub for space, sharing technology, expertise, and talent, launching the Di’er-5 nanosatellite with China, and preparing to launch the Soyuz-5/Sunkar rocket.

13 February 2026

Space

Ariane 6 rocket launches with 32 satellites for Amazon Leo network

The Ariane 6 programme is backed by 13 nations, all members of the European Space Agency and building the rocket requires the expertise of around 600 subcontractors led by ArianeGroup.

12 February 2026

Space

Elon Musk shelves Mars plans and shifts focus to city on the Moon

Elon Musk says SpaceX will focus more on its lunar city ambitions, putting his Mars self-sustaining human colony plans on hold for now.

11 February 2026

Space

Ariane 64: Europe’s most powerful rocket prepares for blast-off

Europe is preparing to launch its most powerful rocket yet - the four-booster Ariane 64, which will lift off from French Guiana this week.

11 February 2026

Space

EU risks losing AI and space computing sovereignty amid Musk's plans

Elon Musk’s plans for space data centres may be decades away, but experts warn nations cannot afford to wait until they are a reality.

10 February 2026

Space

Could your flight be delayed because of space junk?

As satellite launches skyrocket and orbital debris multiplies, aviation authorities are scrambling to prevent space junk from causing the next major flight disruption

6 February 2026

Space

Scientists find a black hole exuding more energy than the Death Star

A team of astrophysicists from the University of Oregon have discovered one of the most energetic and powerful forces in the universe, potentially 100 trillion times stronger than Star Wars’ Death Star.

5 February 2026

Space

NASA delays Artemis II launch Moon mission again due to fuel leak

NASA is delaying the Artemis II mission launch to March so crews have time to study and fix the leak in the rocket’s hydrogen system.

3 February 2026

Space

What is NASA’s ‘wet dress rehearsal’ for Artemis II Moon mission

If the test goes well, NASA could attempt as early as February 8.

2 February 2026

Space

Second home in space? This planet is amazingly similar to Earth

A faint signal from old telescope data is causing a stir in astronomy: a planet barely larger than Earth, with an almost identical orbital period, and a star astonishingly similar to our sun. It is still unclear whether life could exist there.

1 February 2026

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NASA delays first Artemis moonshot due to extreme cold at launch site

The first Artemis moonshot with a crew is now targeted for no earlier than February 8, two days later than planned.

30 January 2026

Space

EU space sector told to speed up on security missions

Europe's space leaders were told to "speed up" security missions and launch the IRIS2 satellite constellation by 2029 at the biggest Brussels space conference of the year. Euronews Next highlights the key takeaways from the event and asks if the sector still has the power to inspire.

28 January 2026

Space

James Webb Telescope shows clearest image of dark matter's structure

Dark matter is one of the greatest mysteries in physics. Here’s how scientists successfully mapped the invisible substance in the greatest detail ever.

28 January 2026

Space

An inflatable Moon hotel is in the works for future lunar tourists

The hotel could house up to four guests. Initial testing on the Moon is pencilled in for 2031, a year before the first stays could take place.

28 January 2026

Space

NASA rolls out Artemis II rocket for historic Moon mission

This will be the first crewed mission to travel around the Moon since the Apollo era, with astronauts flying past the far side of the Moon to test life support and navigation systems.

17 January 2026

Space

Scientists solve the universe’s mystery of little red dots: Black hole

Using Webb’s advanced instruments, scientists discovered that the little red dots are young black holes wrapped in gas.

16 January 2026

Space

NASA carries out first-ever space station medical evacuation

The SpaceX Dragon capsule splashed down off San Diego less than 11 hours after undocking, with four astronauts from the US, Russia, and Japan.

15 January 2026

Space

NASA shortens space mission following an astronaut's health issue

The space agency pulled four astronauts from the International Space Station due to a 'serious medical condition' affecting one of the crew. It did not identify the astronaut or the medical issue, citing patient privacy.

Space

New images capture comet 3I/ATLAS passing through our Solar System

The comet, discovered in July 2025, originated far beyond our Solar System and is thought to be around 7 billion years old - even older than the Sun.

Space

SpaceX to lower thousands of Starlink satellites in 2026

Bringing the satellites down will reduce the risk of collisions between satellites, the company said.

Space

Space missions in 2026: The Moon, Mercury, and the magnetosphere

2026 promises to be an exciting year for space missions. From the ‘year of the Moon’ to discovering ‘the history of the entire solar system,’ here is what to look out for.

31 December 2025

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Space in 2026: Moon missions, eclipses and auroras

Euronews Next gives a rundown of what the universe has in store for us in 2026.

29 December 2025

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Russia sends Iranian satellites into orbit, Iranian state media says

Russia occasionally sends Iran’s satellites into orbit, highlighting the strong ties between the two countries.

29 December 2025

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This stunning new space photo shows what happens when galaxies meet

Created using data from the James Webb Space Telescope and NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory, the image offers scientists a rare, face-on view of how galaxies interact and merge.

23 December 2025

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What to know about the US’s new plans for the Moon

President Donald Trump’s new executive order lays out the US's priorities in space. Among them is a renewed commitment to a 2028 Moon landing, new space missile development and launching nuclear reactors into orbit.

21 December 2025

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Ice layers, not ocean found on Titan, but hope for life remains

"There is strong justification for continued optimism regarding the potential for extraterrestrial life," said one of the study's authors.

17 December 2025

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Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS will safely pass Earth this Friday

The interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS will reach its closest point to Earth on December 19, giving astronomers a closer look at the mysterious visitor before it leaves our Solar System forever.

16 December 2025

Space

This is what wind in a black hole looks like, according to astronomers

For the first time, astronomers have observed ultra-fast winds emerging from a black hole in a distant galaxy, shedding new light on one of the Universe’s most mysterious phenomena.

10 December 2025

Space

ESA is building a new Greenland base amid electronic warfare

The European Space Agency’s new Greenland base will provide an additional and more secure route for receiving satellite imagery, traffic monitoring and weather data.

5 December 2025

Space

The last supermoon of the year is here. Here's how to spot it

You will not need any special equipment – just clear skies, a decent set of a eyes, and a good view of the horizon.

4 December 2025

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Russia pulls cosmonaut over alleged security breach at SpaceX facility

Cosmonaut Oleg Artemyev was removed from the Crew-12 mission after allegedly photographing restricted SpaceX materials. Andrey Fedyaev will replace him.

3 December 2025

Space

Could mould found in Chernobyl protect astronauts in orbit?

A type of fungus found in Chernobyl could be the key to long-term missions on the Moon and Mars.

2 December 2025

Space

Cyber warfare in space: Attacks on space systems rose since 2023

New research shows there were more than 237 cyber operations that targeted space infrastructure from 2023-2025.

30 November 2025

Space

How the European Space Agency plans to catch up in space race

These are the European Space Agency’s new top 4 space priorities.

27 November 2025

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Humanity may have just caught its first glimpse of dark matter

The mysterious glow can’t easily be explained, leading a University of Tokyo researcher to argue it could be humanity’s first direct glimpse of dark matter.

27 November 2025

Space

Could these 100-gram bricks shape the first habitats on the Moon?

Researchers say the findings could help predict how such brick age over 5, 10 or even 20 years on the lunar surface, bringing China’s vision of its “Guanghan Palace” a little closer to reality.

27 November 2025

Space

How does each European country plan to win the space race?

Germany and France recently launched new space strategies. What do other countries have in place?

24 November 2025

Space

Long lost Moon-forming planet traced to the inner Solar System

Moon’s precursor planet, Theia, disappeared billions ago, leaving scientists no direct chemical evidence to support the hypothesis. Now a team of astromers in France, Germany and the United States have analysed ancient lunar and terrestrial rocks to trace where Theia came from.

23 November 2025

Space

This is the closest look at the 3I/Atlas comet

The European Space Agency's (ESA) two satellites and several NASA spacecraft at and near Mars zoomed in on the comet as it passed the red planet just 29 million kilometres away last month.

20 November 2025

Space

Europe could fall behind in space data centre race, new report warns

Europe needs to create a roadmap for how to build and deploy space data centres before it misses out on a key new industry, a report has found.

20 November 2025

Space

French sports brand Decathlon designs Europe’s next space suit

The popular French sports gear company Decathlon has designed a new suit for European astronauts to wear in orbit. The prototype will be tested on the ISS next year.

17 November 2025

Space

Scientists use AI to build the most detailed Milky Way model ever made

Scientists have created the first-ever simulation that models every one of the Milky Way’s 100 billion stars, using AI to run galaxy-scale physics 100 times faster than previous methods.

17 November 2025

Space

Chinese astronauts arrive on Earth after space debris delayed return

The original return plan was scrapped because a window in the Shenzhou-20 capsule had tiny cracks, most likely caused by impact from space debris, the space agency said on Friday.

14 November 2025

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Here's what France could buy amid space defence push

French President Emmanuel Macron outlined a new space defense strategy this week. Here are some of the space weapons that the country could invest in.

14 November 2025

Space

Astronomers spot first giant star eruption beyond the Solar System

A nearby star has just been caught throwing a tantrum – and it could rewrite what we know about the potential for life in the universe.

13 November 2025

Space

Stranded Chinese astronauts ‘in good condition,’ officials say

The astronauts’ scheduled return to Earth was aborted earlier this month.

11 November 2025

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Blue Origin’s second megarocket launch postponed due to weather

The rocket launch scheduled for Sunday afternoon was scrubbed due to weather. Blue Origin says its next launch will take place no earlier than 12 November.

10 November 2025

Space

A look back at the 25 years of human life on the ISS

Three American and Russian astronauts landed at the International Space Station for the first time in November 2000. We take a look back at some of the station’s biggest moments.

9 November 2025

Space

Scientists say new space telescope will detect massive black holes

Portuguese researchers predict that Europe's future space observatory will detect hundreds of thousands of supermassive black holes.

7 November 2025

Space

3I/ATLAS: Why the comet from another world continues to baffle

The mystery surrounding 3I/ATLAS has captured the imagination of many, from leading astronomers to pop culture A-listers like Kim Kardashian and tech mogul Elon Musk.

3 November 2025

Space

Everything to know about the November supermoon

The November supermoon, also called the Beaver Moon, will be the closest full moon of 2025, appearing brighter and slightly larger than usual.

3 November 2025

Space

Alien technology or comet? What to know about mysterious 3I/ATLAS

While most scientists believe it’s a natural comet, one Harvard astronomer has suggested its unusual features could hint at signs of alien technology.

29 October 2025

Space

Spain completes its 'most ambitious space project' with SpainSat NG II

The SpainSat NG II satellite successfully took off from Cape Canaveral aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9. With it, Spain completes its SPAINSAT NG secure communications programme and reinforces its role as a technological and strategic reference in space.

25 October 2025

Space

Astronomers discover “seeds of life” in icy star beyond our galaxy

Complex organic molecules, including methanol and ethanol, have been detected outside the Milky Way, using the James Webb Space Telescope.

23 October 2025

Space

NASA to reopen Artemis III Moon contract after SpaceX delays

The acting head of NASA said that he will reopen a 2021 contract given to Elon Musk’s SpaceX to other companies for the Artemis III mission.

21 October 2025

Tech News

Airbus, Thales and Leonardo agree to satellite merger

The merger comes as Elon Musk’s Starlink marked its 10,000th satellite launch into orbit

21 October 2025

Tech News

What’s next for SpaceX after a successful Starship launch?

SpaceX’s Starship successfully took off and landed in its 11th launch last week. What’s next for the rocket that’s supposed to take humans back to the Moon and beyond?

20 October 2025

Space

Why is the Northern Hemisphere darkening faster than the South?

Experts say cleaner air, melting Arctic ice and subtle changes in cloud formation are behind the shift.

16 October 2025

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What is the ‘Moon economy?’

Some of the world’s space agencies are getting ready for commercial activity on the Moon.

15 October 2025

Space

SpaceX successfully launches 11th test flight of giant Starship rocket

Starship carried up eight mock satellites mimicking SpaceX’s Starlinks. The entire flight lasted just over an hour, originating from Starbase near the Mexican border.

14 October 2025

Space

Uzbekistan to create a ‘Space City’ in 2028 amid space ambitions

Uzbekistan will host the world’s largest space industry gathering in 2028 as it seeks to strengthen its space ambitions

10 October 2025

Space

Astronomers spot fastest-growing planet ever detected

Astronomers say the rogue planet is devouring dust and gas at six billion tonnes per second - behaviour usually seen in stars.

Space

Artemis II mission to fly around the Moon as early as February 2026

The first crewed flight around the Moon in over 50 years aims to build a lasting human presence on the lunar surface and lay the groundwork for future journeys to Mars.

30 September 2025

Space

Space weather satellites blast off to study the Sun's violent side

The trio of satellites aimed for a Sun-orbiting lookout 1.6 million kilometers from Earth, each on its own separate mission.

24 September 2025

Space

Life on Mars? NASA rover makes massive mysterious discovery

NASA said it's “the clearest sign yet” that life once existed on Mars but more research is needed.

10 September 2025

Space

Blood Moon: The most beautiful pictures of the total lunar eclipse

On Sunday evening, a total lunar eclipse provided spectacular images worldwide. Some of the most beautiful shots are summarised here.

8 September 2025

Space

SpaceX pulls off Starship rocket launch in tenth test flight

The rocket deployed eight dummy satellites into space, before splashing down as planned into the Indian Ocean.

Space

SpaceX Starship rocket launch delayed again due to bad weather

The launch is seen as a test for Elon Musk's company which aims to man missions to the Moon and has ambitions for Mars.

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First photograph of Earth taken from Moon's orbit turns 59

In 1966, NASA's Lunar Orbiter 1 took the first photo of Earth from the Moon's orbit. The iconic image was restored in 2008 with more details.

Space

Tiny new moon spotted around Uranus by powerful space telescope

The new moon, still nameless, ups the planet's total moon count to 29.

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Google, NASA developing AI tool to treat health problems in space

The ‘Crew Medical Officer Digital Assistant’ will help medical crews on Earth diagnose astronauts’ health issues in space in real time.

Space

How space is becoming the new battlefield

Between hijacked satellites and orbiting space weapons, space is the next frontier in the fight for global dominance.

Space

How to spot the planet parade in the predawn sky this month

Mercury will complete the lineup of six planets visible from Earth in the coming days.

Europe News

Europe says it leads the world in Earth Observation. But what is it?

Europe took another step towards cementing its position as a global leader in space-based climate monitoring, with the successful launch of its Ariane 6 rocket carrying a new weather and climate satellite into orbit.

Space

Ariane 6 carrying climate monitoring satellite succesfully launched

The rocket is crucial for giving Europe independent access to space, and reducing its reliance on Elon Musk's SpaceX, and will help the continent build resilience against the climate crisis.

Space

Space Race 2.0? US speeding plans to build nuclear reactor on the Moon

The rivalry of the superpowers in space is entering a new phase, in which energy independence beyond Earth plays a key role.

Space

Perseids 2025: All you need to know about the celestial spectacle

Every August, humanity has a rendezvous with the cosmos. It is an ancient tradition, almost a rite of summer, to go out under the cover of night and wait for a "shooting star". The highest peak of the meteor shower will be on the night of 12 to 13 August.

Tech News

Google’s newest AI model acts like a satellite to track climate change

Google DeepMind, launched an AI model that can create highly detailed maps of Earth to help scientists understand environmental changes.

Space

Photo: Best picture yet of high-speed comet visiting our solar system

The orbiting telescope revealed a teardrop-shaped plume of dust around the nucleus as well as traces of a dusty tail.

Space

SpaceX delivers four astronauts to the International Space Station

The four person crew which arrived at the International Space Station on Saturday consists of two NASA astronauts, one from Russia and one from Japan.

Space

US space agency NASA set to lose around 20 percent of its workforce

NASA employees who chose to leave accepted the Trump administration's "deferred resignation" (DRP) option, according to the space agency' news Chief Cheryl Warner.

Space

Soil on the Moon could sustain human life, study finds

Researchers from the Chinese University of Hong Kong developed a technology that can extract water from the soil on the Moon and convert it into oxygen and chemical fuel.

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