http://www.euronews.com en Latest news from Euronews Euronews 2026 Fri, 10 Apr 2026 15:55:41 +0200 Fri, 10 Apr 2026 15:55:41 +0200 30 https://static.euronews.com/website/images/euronews_flatblue.png http://www.euronews.com http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/04/09/riding-a-fireball-through-atmosphere-how-artemis-ii-astronauts-will-return-to-earth http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/04/09/riding-a-fireball-through-atmosphere-how-artemis-ii-astronauts-will-return-to-earth Thu, 09 Apr 2026 17:56:47 +0200 The Orion spacecraft will fall over 120,000 metres in 13 minutes and travel to a special "splashdown" site off the coast of California. http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/04/09/heading-home-artemis-ii-crew-share-their-most-precious-thoughts-after-moon-mission http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/04/09/heading-home-artemis-ii-crew-share-their-most-precious-thoughts-after-moon-mission Thu, 09 Apr 2026 11:52:59 +0200 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. http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/04/07/the-most-awe-inspiring-photographs-from-nasas-artemis-ii-mission-so-far http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/04/07/the-most-awe-inspiring-photographs-from-nasas-artemis-ii-mission-so-far Tue, 07 Apr 2026 14:30:32 +0200 The photographs from NASA’s Artemis II mission have been nothing short of spectacular so far. Here is a selection of the very best. http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/04/07/artemis-ii-crew-head-back-towards-earth-after-completing-record-breaking-lunar-flyby http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/04/07/artemis-ii-crew-head-back-towards-earth-after-completing-record-breaking-lunar-flyby Tue, 07 Apr 2026 07:35:43 +0200 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. http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/04/06/nasas-artemis-ii-crew-to-reach-unseen-far-side-of-the-moon-on-flyby http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/04/06/nasas-artemis-ii-crew-to-reach-unseen-far-side-of-the-moon-on-flyby Mon, 06 Apr 2026 15:48:19 +0200 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. http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/04/05/artemis-ii-spacecrew-prepare-for-historic-moon-flyby http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/04/05/artemis-ii-spacecrew-prepare-for-historic-moon-flyby Sun, 05 Apr 2026 10:59:35 +0200 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. http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/04/03/artemis-ii-astronauts-describe-breathtaking-views-in-space-as-they-rocket-toward-the-moon http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/04/03/artemis-ii-astronauts-describe-breathtaking-views-in-space-as-they-rocket-toward-the-moon Fri, 03 Apr 2026 12:21:37 +0200 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. http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/04/03/artemis-ii-astronauts-begin-journey-towards-moon-after-spending-day-around-earth http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/04/03/artemis-ii-astronauts-begin-journey-towards-moon-after-spending-day-around-earth Fri, 03 Apr 2026 10:26:14 +0200 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. http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/04/02/very-emotional-moment-french-scientists-react-to-artemis-ii-launch http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/04/02/very-emotional-moment-french-scientists-react-to-artemis-ii-launch Thu, 02 Apr 2026 13:42:40 +0200 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. http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/04/02/in-pictures-artemis-ii-astronauts-embark-on-historic-nasa-mission-to-the-moon-and-back http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/04/02/in-pictures-artemis-ii-astronauts-embark-on-historic-nasa-mission-to-the-moon-and-back Thu, 02 Apr 2026 11:43:48 +0200 Four astronauts have embarked on a high-stakes flight around the moon, marking humanity’s first lunar voyage in more than half a century. http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/04/02/humans-head-back-toward-moon-for-first-time-in-50-years-everything-to-know-about-nasas-art http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/04/02/humans-head-back-toward-moon-for-first-time-in-50-years-everything-to-know-about-nasas-art Thu, 02 Apr 2026 10:00:04 +0200 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. http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/04/02/artemis-ii-astronauts-launch-for-historic-lunar-voyage http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/04/02/artemis-ii-astronauts-launch-for-historic-lunar-voyage Thu, 02 Apr 2026 07:28:04 +0200 The voyage should last approximately 10 days in total, and aims to pave the way for a Moon landing in 2028. http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/04/01/meet-charlie-duke-the-youngest-person-on-the-first-moon-mission-cheering-on-artemis-ii-ast http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/04/01/meet-charlie-duke-the-youngest-person-on-the-first-moon-mission-cheering-on-artemis-ii-ast Wed, 01 Apr 2026 08:46:15 +0200 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. http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/03/30/meet-the-artemis-ii-astronauts-preparing-for-humanitys-return-to-the-moon http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/03/30/meet-the-artemis-ii-astronauts-preparing-for-humanitys-return-to-the-moon Mon, 30 Mar 2026 14:06:35 +0200 Four astronauts from the United States and Canada are about to take off on the Artemis II mission that will circle the Moon. http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/03/27/space-creature-or-humble-potato-what-nasa-astronaut-don-pettits-latest-photo-actually-show http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/03/27/space-creature-or-humble-potato-what-nasa-astronaut-don-pettits-latest-photo-actually-show Fri, 27 Mar 2026 16:36:41 +0100 As technologies to grow food in space see increasing popularity, NASA astronaut Don Pettit sheds more light on his space farming hobby. http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/03/26/world-first-uk-startup-ignites-plasma-inside-nuclear-fusion-rocket-in-major-step-for-space http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/03/26/world-first-uk-startup-ignites-plasma-inside-nuclear-fusion-rocket-in-major-step-for-space Thu, 26 Mar 2026 17:16:59 +0100 The breakthrough brings scientists a step closer to fusion propulsion - technology that mimics the energy reactions powering the Sun. http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/03/25/astronomers-have-spotted-two-giant-gas-plants-forming-around-a-baby-star-in-deep-space http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/03/25/astronomers-have-spotted-two-giant-gas-plants-forming-around-a-baby-star-in-deep-space Wed, 25 Mar 2026 08:01:41 +0100 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. http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/03/23/the-best-places-in-spain-to-watch-the-great-total-solar-eclipse-of-august-2026 http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/03/23/the-best-places-in-spain-to-watch-the-great-total-solar-eclipse-of-august-2026 Mon, 23 Mar 2026 12:40:47 +0100 The astronomical phenomenon is already having an impact on tourism in the areas within the band of totality. http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/03/20/nasa-artemis-ii-rocket-heads-to-pad-for-second-launch-attempt-this-year http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/03/20/nasa-artemis-ii-rocket-heads-to-pad-for-second-launch-attempt-this-year Fri, 20 Mar 2026 15:29:57 +0100 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. http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/03/16/greece-enters-the-astronaut-era-as-scientist-joins-esa-training-programme http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/03/16/greece-enters-the-astronaut-era-as-scientist-joins-esa-training-programme Mon, 16 Mar 2026 08:00:31 +0100 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 http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/03/13/nasa-prepares-april-launch-for-first-crewed-moon-mission-in-more-than-50-years http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/03/13/nasa-prepares-april-launch-for-first-crewed-moon-mission-in-more-than-50-years Fri, 13 Mar 2026 11:24:18 +0100 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. http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/03/06/nasa-honours-astronomers-who-helped-confirm-humanitys-first-asteroid-deflection http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/03/06/nasa-honours-astronomers-who-helped-confirm-humanitys-first-asteroid-deflection Fri, 06 Mar 2026 15:02:24 +0100 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. http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/03/04/astronomers-spot-85-billion-year-old-jellyfish-galaxy http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/03/04/astronomers-spot-85-billion-year-old-jellyfish-galaxy Wed, 04 Mar 2026 09:00:26 +0100 Seen as it was 8.5 billion years ago, the galaxy shows that the early universe was harsher than scientists previously thought. http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/03/01/rise-of-the-orbital-repair-robots-how-europe-plans-to-rescue-satellites-in-space http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/03/01/rise-of-the-orbital-repair-robots-how-europe-plans-to-rescue-satellites-in-space Sun, 01 Mar 2026 09:00:33 +0100 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. http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/02/25/new-photo-of-the-milky-way-window-to-understand-how-stars-are-formed http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/02/25/new-photo-of-the-milky-way-window-to-understand-how-stars-are-formed Wed, 25 Feb 2026 21:31:22 +0100 The European Southern Observatory has published a spectacular photo of the central molecular zone of the Milky Way. http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/02/20/uzbekistan-prepares-for-first-homegrown-satellite-and-astronaut-mission http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/02/20/uzbekistan-prepares-for-first-homegrown-satellite-and-astronaut-mission Fri, 20 Feb 2026 14:44:06 +0100 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. http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/02/15/cold-space-war-why-the-us-and-the-eu-are-still-in-the-same-boat http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/02/15/cold-space-war-why-the-us-and-the-eu-are-still-in-the-same-boat Sun, 15 Feb 2026 09:00:59 +0100 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. http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/02/13/esa-satellite-finds-inside-out-planetary-system-that-challenges-formation-theories http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/02/13/esa-satellite-finds-inside-out-planetary-system-that-challenges-formation-theories Fri, 13 Feb 2026 13:57:17 +0100 A newly discovered planet orbiting a distant star may change scientists’ understanding of how planetary systems form. http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/02/13/international-astronauts-launch-to-iss-after-nasas-first-medical-evacuation http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/02/13/international-astronauts-launch-to-iss-after-nasas-first-medical-evacuation Fri, 13 Feb 2026 13:48:11 +0100 “It turns out Friday the 13th is a very lucky day,” SpaceX Launch Control radioed once the astronauts reached orbit. http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/02/13/from-baikonur-to-beijing-how-kazakhstan-is-carving-out-new-space-horizons http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/02/13/from-baikonur-to-beijing-how-kazakhstan-is-carving-out-new-space-horizons Fri, 13 Feb 2026 10:14:41 +0100 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. http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/02/12/europes-flagship-ariane-6-rocket-launches-with-32-satellites-for-amazon-leo-network http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/02/12/europes-flagship-ariane-6-rocket-launches-with-32-satellites-for-amazon-leo-network Thu, 12 Feb 2026 21:11:13 +0100 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. http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/02/11/spacex-puts-mars-mission-plans-on-ice-and-u-turns-for-moon-city-instead http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/02/11/spacex-puts-mars-mission-plans-on-ice-and-u-turns-for-moon-city-instead Wed, 11 Feb 2026 14:53:57 +0100 Elon Musk says SpaceX will focus more on its lunar city ambitions, putting his Mars self-sustaining human colony plans on hold for now. http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/02/11/ariane-64-prepares-for-historic-launch-in-major-test-of-europes-independent-space-capabili http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/02/11/ariane-64-prepares-for-historic-launch-in-major-test-of-europes-independent-space-capabili Wed, 11 Feb 2026 10:36:45 +0100 Europe is preparing to launch its most powerful rocket yet - the four-booster Ariane 64, which will lift off from French Guiana this week. http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/02/10/elon-musks-space-data-centre-plans-could-see-spacex-monopoly-on-ai-and-computing-experts-w http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/02/10/elon-musks-space-data-centre-plans-could-see-spacex-monopoly-on-ai-and-computing-experts-w Tue, 10 Feb 2026 07:30:26 +0100 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. http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/02/06/space-junk-may-threaten-flight-delays-as-satellites-crowd-earths-orbit http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/02/06/space-junk-may-threaten-flight-delays-as-satellites-crowd-earths-orbit Fri, 06 Feb 2026 08:00:44 +0100 As satellite launches skyrocket and orbital debris multiplies, aviation authorities are scrambling to prevent space junk from causing the next major flight disruption http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/02/05/this-black-hole-may-be-100-trillion-times-more-powerful-than-star-wars-death-star-scientis http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/02/05/this-black-hole-may-be-100-trillion-times-more-powerful-than-star-wars-death-star-scientis Thu, 05 Feb 2026 18:32:21 +0100 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. http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/02/03/artemis-ii-moon-mission-launch-delayed-again-to-march-due-to-fuel-leak-nasa-says http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/02/03/artemis-ii-moon-mission-launch-delayed-again-to-march-due-to-fuel-leak-nasa-says Tue, 03 Feb 2026 12:09:38 +0100 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. http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/02/02/nasa-set-to-conduct-a-wet-dress-rehearsal-for-the-upcoming-moon-mission-what-is-it http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/02/02/nasa-set-to-conduct-a-wet-dress-rehearsal-for-the-upcoming-moon-mission-what-is-it Mon, 02 Feb 2026 15:15:19 +0100 If the test goes well, NASA could attempt as early as February 8. http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/02/01/a-second-home-in-space-this-planet-is-amazingly-similar-to-earth http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/02/01/a-second-home-in-space-this-planet-is-amazingly-similar-to-earth Sun, 01 Feb 2026 15:12:41 +0100 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. http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/01/30/nasa-delays-first-artemis-moonshot-with-astronauts-due-to-extreme-cold-at-launch-site http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/01/30/nasa-delays-first-artemis-moonshot-with-astronauts-due-to-extreme-cold-at-launch-site Fri, 30 Jan 2026 17:34:36 +0100 The first Artemis moonshot with a crew is now targeted for no earlier than February 8, two days later than planned. http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/01/28/eu-space-sector-told-to-speed-up-on-security-5-takeaways-from-the-european-space-conferenc http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/01/28/eu-space-sector-told-to-speed-up-on-security-5-takeaways-from-the-european-space-conferenc Wed, 28 Jan 2026 17:42:50 +0100 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. http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/01/28/watch-scientists-create-the-most-detailed-dark-matter-map-using-james-webb-telescope http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/01/28/watch-scientists-create-the-most-detailed-dark-matter-map-using-james-webb-telescope Wed, 28 Jan 2026 10:19:23 +0100 Dark matter is one of the greatest mysteries in physics. Here’s how scientists successfully mapped the invisible substance in the greatest detail ever. http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/01/28/us-space-start-up-begins-taking-bookings-for-an-inflatable-hotel-on-the-moon http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/01/28/us-space-start-up-begins-taking-bookings-for-an-inflatable-hotel-on-the-moon Wed, 28 Jan 2026 08:00:14 +0100 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. http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/01/17/nasa-rolls-out-artemis-ii-rocket-for-historic-moon-mission http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/01/17/nasa-rolls-out-artemis-ii-rocket-for-historic-moon-mission Sat, 17 Jan 2026 08:01:08 +0100 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. http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/01/16/scientists-solve-mystery-of-little-red-dots-seen-by-james-webb-space-telescope http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/01/16/scientists-solve-mystery-of-little-red-dots-seen-by-james-webb-space-telescope Fri, 16 Jan 2026 08:01:33 +0100 Using Webb’s advanced instruments, scientists discovered that the little red dots are young black holes wrapped in gas. http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/01/15/astronauts-return-to-earth-after-first-ever-medical-evacuation-from-international-space-st http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/01/15/astronauts-return-to-earth-after-first-ever-medical-evacuation-from-international-space-st Thu, 15 Jan 2026 14:41:40 +0100 The SpaceX Dragon capsule splashed down off San Diego less than 11 hours after undocking, with four astronauts from the US, Russia, and Japan. http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/01/09/nasa-shortens-space-station-mission-due-to-an-astronauts-medical-issue-in-a-rare-move http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/01/09/nasa-shortens-space-station-mission-due-to-an-astronauts-medical-issue-in-a-rare-move Fri, 09 Jan 2026 10:55:40 +0100 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. http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/01/09/new-images-capture-rare-interstellar-comet-3iatlas-passing-through-our-solar-system http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/01/09/new-images-capture-rare-interstellar-comet-3iatlas-passing-through-our-solar-system Fri, 09 Jan 2026 08:00:09 +0100 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. http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/01/03/spacex-to-lower-thousands-of-starlink-satellites-in-2026-as-collisions-rise-company-says http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/01/03/spacex-to-lower-thousands-of-starlink-satellites-in-2026-as-collisions-rise-company-says Sat, 03 Jan 2026 09:00:05 +0100 Bringing the satellites down will reduce the risk of collisions between satellites, the company said. http://www.euronews.com/next/2025/12/31/the-moon-mercury-and-the-magnetosphere-top-5-space-missions-to-watch-in-2026 http://www.euronews.com/next/2025/12/31/the-moon-mercury-and-the-magnetosphere-top-5-space-missions-to-watch-in-2026 Wed, 31 Dec 2025 09:01:45 +0100 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.