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European rocket lifts off from French Guiana The European VEGA rocket launched from the Guiana Space Centre in Kourou early on Tuesday morning to put satellites into orbit. The launcher was originally… 07/05/2013
European rocket launch postponed Europe’s small satellite launcher, Vega, which was due to take off from French Guiana Saturday morning has had its blast-off postponed. The rocket was… 04/05/2013
When weather becomes climate We constantly track our weather as it fluctuates day-to-day, but determining patterns over time can help us differentiate exactly when ‘weather’ becomes… 25/04/2013
Building with moon dust Walking on the moon remains a potent ambition for many people who want to explore the its mineral resources, observe the Earth, monitor weather conditions and… 18/04/2013
euronews Knowledge: welcome to our new YouTube channel!Euronews has announced the launch of a YouTube channel fully dedicated to science and knowledge. Called Euronews Knowledge, this Web TV portal was launched… 10/04/2013
Scientific community coos over ESA’s baby universe pics The European Space Agency has proudly unveiled what it says is the most accurate map yet of the universe’s origins. It has already led to new theories about… 21/03/2013
Space: Planck maps the dawn of time Scientists have traced a unique new map of the first light of the universe, and raised profound questions about the Big Bang. The image of the cosmic… 21/03/2013
The Galileo constellation The European Union’s long-standing dream of a constellation of satellites providing an independent navigation system is finally becoming reality. For the… 21/03/2013
Gravity’s grip on earth Gravity is one of the fundamental forces of nature, its invisible grip governing our planet – from the rocks inside to the seas on the surface. In this… 21/02/2013
Flying Zero-G If you fly any plane in the right way at the right speed, you can go weightless, at least for a few seconds. By effectively throwing the aircraft into orbit… 19/12/2012
The Ministers of Space The Italian city of Naples was the dramatic setting for a summit to set Europe’s future in space. From rocket launchers to Mars explorers, everything was… 30/11/2012
The UK’s newfound enthusiasm for space Watch the full interview in english with David Willetts, the UK’s Minister of State for Universities and Science, as he explains his country’s newfound… 30/11/2012
French minister’s feedback on ESA ministerial Watch the full interview in French with Geneviève Fioraso, French Minister for Higher Education and Research, as she gives her reaction to the ESA summit in… 30/11/2012
German space chief discusses DLR’s position in ESA Watch the full interview in German with Johann-Dietrich Wörner, Chairman of DLR Executive Board. We discuss the ESA ministerial meeting, Germany’s position on… 30/11/2012
The industry of space Most European countries are going through an economic and financial crisis which threatens all sectors of their industries. In this tumultuous context, what’s… 16/11/2012
How much space do we need? Alex Taylor: While some Europeans are drowning in an economic nightmare, others – to paraphrase Oscar Wilde – are looking at the stars. In Europe we have… 14/11/2012
Measuring earth’s vital magnetic field Earth’s magnetosphere is an invisible shield, protecting our planet from harmful solar radiation. Many living organisms – from bacteria to insects or birds… 25/10/2012
50 Years Via Satellite Unless you were lucky enough to get your hands on a coveted London 2012 Olympics ticket, it’s likely you’ll be watching Usain Bolt from the comfort of your… 19/07/2012
Boldly going where no private company has gone before In May 25, 2012 the first commercial spacecraft berthed with the International Space Station. A private company achieved something only national agencies… 28/06/2012
Unveiling Venus It can be called the morning or evening star, depending on where you are or what time it is, but it is anything but a star; in fact it is one of our nearest… 24/05/2012
The mysteries of Mercury Mercury has always been something of a puzzle for planetary scientists. Its close position to the Sun means it is very difficult to observe, but now a series… 21/03/2012
The sounds of space Just what are the sounds of space? ESA astronaut Frank De Winne listened to his favourite bands from Flanders when he was in orbit, while Space Shuttle… 16/02/2012
A rocket star is born The family of European rockets is growing. The next one is the youngest, called Vega and will be launched from Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana. This new… 26/01/2012
20,000 light years from the SunA few years ago V838 Monocerotis was seen experiencing a major eruption, making it one of the brightest stars in the Milky Way. This photo taken from the… 04/12/2011
Mars 500, simulated mission accomplished After 520 days of total isolation in a mock spaceship, the Mars 500 crew were reunited with their loved ones in the outside world. In this edition of Space… 17/11/2011
Evergreen Soyuz takes off from the Tropics It took Gagarin and Sputnik into space, and has flown safely over 1700 times: Soyuz is over 60 years old, but it begins a new tropical chapter this autumn… 21/10/2011
A satellite’s story Everything must come to an end. That is true for humanity and for satellites. After 16 years of loyal service observing our earth the ERS satellite is doomed… 22/09/2011
50th anniversary of Yuri Gagarin’s flight into spaceA man passes in front of a portrait of Yuri Gagarin during a ceremonial reception, dedicated to the upcoming Day of Aviation and Cosmonautics and the 50th… 12/04/2011
Mercury’s horizon seen from orbit by NASA’s MESSENGER probeMore than six years after it was launched from Earth, NASA’s MESSENGER spacecraft began orbiting the planet Mercury on March 17, providing images never before… 31/03/2011
Mock Mars mission ‘lands’ on red planet After eight months inside a cramped steel capsule, astronauts from the Mars 500 project have ‘touched down’ in a virtual landing on the red planet. The… 16/02/2011
Europe and Space Exploration Space exploration is a major global issue and Europe wants to be in the driving seat. It therefore needs to develop a global vision and a strategic action… 14/10/2010
Nearly there: The ISS gears up for full output The biggest engineering project ever made by man is flying 400 kilometres overhead. The International Space Station has been 12 years in the making, and… 04/03/2010
XMM Newton: unveiling the universe In 1895 German physicist Wilhelm Röntgen discovered rays which he didn’t know much about, so he called them X-Rays. One of the best known applications for… 22/01/2010
Ariane 5 to get an upgradeEurope’s Ariane 5 space rocket is to be given an upgrade as part of a 10.1 billion euro programme of development agreed by European Space Agency member… 22/11/2012
Astronomers find new Earth-sized planet.Astronomers have discovered a new planet outside our Solar System. It orbits one of the Alpha Centauri stars just four light years away. But researchers… 17/10/2012
‘European GPS’ edges closer to completionEurope’s answer to GPS took another step forward on Friday. A third and fourth Galileo satellite were launched onboard a Russian Soyuz rocket in French… 13/10/2012
Solar Flare to cause storms when it hits Earth on SaturdayThe electric blue clouds that rippled across Northern Europe yesterday, July 12, were described as “water in the sky” by a spectator from Poland, according to… 13/07/2012
European supply ship docks with ISSAn unmanned European robotic supply ship has docked with the International Space Station in the first such mission since the shuttle retired. The spacecraft… 29/03/2012
European rocket blasts off for ISSA European rocket has blasted off from South America to resupply the International Space Station. The Ariane 5 rocket took off earlier today from the… 23/03/2012
Q&A: should we be afraid of the solar storm?euronews’ web team asks a European Space Agency expert about the risks and basic information on the solar storm that’s currently making headlines. We… 09/03/2012
Galileo ‘will complement, not compete with GPS’Paid for entirely by the European Commission – the price tag is currently around five billion euros, Galileo should provide better coverage and greater… 21/10/2011
Soyuz carries Galileo into spaceA Russian Soyuz rocket has launched from French Guiana, carrying the first of Europe’s two Galileo satellites. The launch from Europe’s space base in South… 21/10/2011
Aerospace foundations tremble after Progress crashAerospace industries around the world are going through a shake-up after last week’s loss of the Russian cargo vessel Progress. The resupplying of the… 29/08/2011
Ariane 5 takes offAfter more than a month of delays caused by technical problems and bad weather, Ariane 5 has finally launched into space from French Guiana. 40 minutes… 07/08/2011
Watery grave awaits ISS after 2020It will be out of orbit and into the Pacific Ocean for the International Space Station after 2020. Russia and its partners plan a watery grave for the ISS at… 27/07/2011
NASA captures pictures of Saturn’s giant stormNASA’s Cassini spacecraft has captured unprecedented images of a giant thunderstorm raging on the planet Saturn. Said to be eight times bigger than the Earth… 07/07/2011
October launch for EU’s GPSThe first two operational satellites of the European Union’s global navigation system, Galileo, are to be launched in October. The European Commission also… 23/05/2011
All systems go for Ariane’s 200th missionEurope’s Ariane rocket has blasted off from French Guiana carrying supplies to the International Space Station. Scientists breathed a sigh of relief as the… 17/02/2011
Ariane launch delayedA technical problem has delayed for at least 24-hours the launch of an Ariane rocket from the European Space Agency’s launch centre in French… 16/02/2011
Mock-up spaceship prepares mankind for MarsAlthough a manned mission to Mars is decades away, researchers are to begin an experiment to prepare for the 18-month trip. An all-male crew is being locked… 03/06/2010
Atlantis flies its last missionThe last days of Atlantis are being lived out in Earth’s orbit. The final mission of the space shuttle has begun with a successful docking manoeuvre with… 17/05/2010
Space shuttle Endeavour undocks from ISSThe astronauts aboard the US space shuttle Endeavour have said their final farewells to the International Space Station after successfully completing their… 20/02/2010
Second Endeavour spacewalk to enhance ISSHome improvements are a popular weekend pastime. But when it comes to enhancing the Internatational Space Station, overalls and a set of ladders simply won’t… 14/02/2010
New veranda for the International Space StationThe fitting of a new bay window for the International Space Station is set to be completed tonight, when astronauts Robert Behnken and Nicholas Patrick take a… 13/02/2010
