http://www.euronews.com en Latest news from Euronews Euronews 2026 Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:01:17 +0200 Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:01:17 +0200 30 https://static.euronews.com/website/images/euronews_flatblue.png http://www.euronews.com http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/04/13/how-satellites-are-driving-cooperation-beyond-the-central-asian-region http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/04/13/how-satellites-are-driving-cooperation-beyond-the-central-asian-region Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:00:20 +0200 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. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/04/10/nasa-reveals-artemis-ii-crews-wake-up-songs-playlist-featuring-chappell-roan-and-denzel-cu http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/04/10/nasa-reveals-artemis-ii-crews-wake-up-songs-playlist-featuring-chappell-roan-and-denzel-cu Fri, 10 Apr 2026 10:06:18 +0200 Ever wondered what astronauts listen to in the mornings, 406,771 kilometers from Earth? http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/10/a-glass-like-battlefield-german-army-chief-on-the-future-of-warfare http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/10/a-glass-like-battlefield-german-army-chief-on-the-future-of-warfare Fri, 10 Apr 2026 07:00:51 +0200 In an exclusive interview with Euronews, German Army chief Christian Freuding outlines how data, speed and digital systems are reshaping modern warfare. 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/travel/2026/04/08/glued-to-the-artemis-ii-livestream-add-these-space-centres-and-launch-sites-to-your-must-v http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/04/08/glued-to-the-artemis-ii-livestream-add-these-space-centres-and-launch-sites-to-your-must-v Wed, 08 Apr 2026 13:32:31 +0200 From the Mission Control Centre made famous by ‘Houston, we have a problem’ to the European spaceport, these destinations bring you closer to space missions both past, present and future. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/04/08/silence-is-golden-embarrassing-moment-as-artemis-ii-astronauts-give-trump-the-silent-treat http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/04/08/silence-is-golden-embarrassing-moment-as-artemis-ii-astronauts-give-trump-the-silent-treat Wed, 08 Apr 2026 10:20:56 +0200 A clip of the Artemis II crew’s silence to Donald Trump's praise and ranting has gone viral. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/07/space-defence-how-is-the-eu-boosting-its-military-space-capabilities http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/07/space-defence-how-is-the-eu-boosting-its-military-space-capabilities Tue, 07 Apr 2026 14:10:48 +0200 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. 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/2026/04/03/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/2026/04/02/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/2026/04/01/whats-it-like-to-be-an-astronaut-with-former-astronaut-daniel-tani-euronews-tech-talks http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/04/01/whats-it-like-to-be-an-astronaut-with-former-astronaut-daniel-tani-euronews-tech-talks Wed, 01 Apr 2026 12:00:40 +0200 On the day of the launch of the Artemis II mission, which is set to take four astronauts into space to circle the Moon, Euronews Tech Talks sits down with former NASA astronaut Daniel Tani, who shares his memories of being in space. 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/nasa-unveils-plan-to-build-president-trumps-permanent-moon-base http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/03/26/nasa-unveils-plan-to-build-president-trumps-permanent-moon-base Thu, 26 Mar 2026 07:45:50 +0100 President Donald Trump had told the agency it has until 2030 to build a permanent lunar base. 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/culture/2026/03/20/euronews-cultures-film-of-the-week-project-hail-mary-close-encounters-of-the-goofy-kind http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/03/20/euronews-cultures-film-of-the-week-project-hail-mary-close-encounters-of-the-goofy-kind Fri, 20 Mar 2026 13:12:59 +0100 Adapted from the best-selling book by Andy Weir ("The Martian"), 'Project Hail Mary' is a heart-warming blockbuster with old-school charm to spare. However, the comedic tone occasionally threatens to undercut some of the film's emotional heft... http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/18/watch-meteor-streaks-across-ohio-sky-nasa-confirms http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/18/watch-meteor-streaks-across-ohio-sky-nasa-confirms Wed, 18 Mar 2026 10:13:31 +0100 A meteor streaking across the sky over Ohio triggered a loud boom that shook homes and startled residents. NASA confirmed the event, while sightings of the bright fireball were reported across several states. 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/2026/03/06/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/video/2026/03/05/japanese-startup-rocket-launch-fails-shortly-after-takeoff http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/03/05/japanese-startup-rocket-launch-fails-shortly-after-takeoff Thu, 05 Mar 2026 17:12:00 +0100 Japanese startup Space One aborted the launch of its Kairos rocket shortly after liftoff, ending its attempt to become the country’s first private company to put a satellite into orbit. http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/03/04/how-to-track-a-spy-satellite-euronews-tech-talks http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/03/04/how-to-track-a-spy-satellite-euronews-tech-talks Wed, 04 Mar 2026 15:00:24 +0100 Marco Langbroek has spent 50 years observing space - and he’s more worried than ever. 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/my-europe/2026/02/24/between-an-aggressive-russia-and-an-unpredictable-us-how-safe-do-europeans-think-their-cou http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/02/24/between-an-aggressive-russia-and-an-unpredictable-us-how-safe-do-europeans-think-their-cou Tue, 24 Feb 2026 11:30:26 +0100 In an increasingly volatile world, citizens across the EU differ on how much they believe Brussels should be spending on its own defence and security. http://www.euronews.com/2026/02/21/the-new-space-race-how-satellites-are-reshaping-germanys-defence http://www.euronews.com/2026/02/21/the-new-space-race-how-satellites-are-reshaping-germanys-defence Sat, 21 Feb 2026 19:23:25 +0100 Germany is rearming — and not only on Earth. Last year, Defence Minister Boris Pistorius earmarked around €35 billion for space capabilities. Inspector Thomas Daum explains why space has become a new battlefield. http://www.euronews.com/2026/02/21/clean-power-everywhere-how-space-based-solar-could-help-us-go-beyond-net-zero-targets http://www.euronews.com/2026/02/21/clean-power-everywhere-how-space-based-solar-could-help-us-go-beyond-net-zero-targets Sat, 21 Feb 2026 08:00:36 +0100 Once considered a dystopian fantasy, space-based solar could soon transform the renewable energy sector. 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/2026/02/18/a-political-space-satellites-as-instruments-of-space-defence-euronews-tech-talks http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/02/18/a-political-space-satellites-as-instruments-of-space-defence-euronews-tech-talks Wed, 18 Feb 2026 15:21:38 +0100 As space becomes increasingly militarised, what role do satellites play, and where does the EU position itself? Euronews Tech Talks investigates. 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/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/video/2026/02/12/europes-most-powerful-rocket-ariane-64-launches-carrying-amazon-satellites http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/02/12/europes-most-powerful-rocket-ariane-64-launches-carrying-amazon-satellites Thu, 12 Feb 2026 19:31:40 +0100 The launch from Europe's spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana, on the northeastern coast of South America, is a first for Amazon Leo. 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/2026/02/10/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/china-develops-compact-microwave-driver-that-could-power-a-starlink-killer-weapon http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/02/06/china-develops-compact-microwave-driver-that-could-power-a-starlink-killer-weapon Fri, 06 Feb 2026 18:13:43 +0100 The compact pulse-power driver could enable high-power microwave attacks that are harder to detect and attribute than conventional anti-satellite weapons, potentially putting China ahead of the United States and Russia in the space-weapons race. 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/my-europe/2026/01/30/europe-could-make-quantum-leap-in-space-but-must-abandon-grand-schemes-airbus-defence-chie http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/01/30/europe-could-make-quantum-leap-in-space-but-must-abandon-grand-schemes-airbus-defence-chie Fri, 30 Jan 2026 08:30:50 +0100 The EU's answer to Elon Musk's Starlink system will only be operational in 2029. As the CEO of Airbus Defence and Space sees it, the EU went about it completely the wrong way. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/01/30/solar-eclipses-to-star-signs-where-you-should-travel-in-2026-according-to-an-astrologer http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/01/30/solar-eclipses-to-star-signs-where-you-should-travel-in-2026-according-to-an-astrologer Fri, 30 Jan 2026 08:02:02 +0100 Fourty-three per cent of travellers would reconsider trips based on a horoscope warning, according to one survey. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/01/28/eu-cant-replace-musks-starlink-yet-but-is-on-right-track-kubilius-tells-euronews http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/01/28/eu-cant-replace-musks-starlink-yet-but-is-on-right-track-kubilius-tells-euronews Wed, 28 Jan 2026 20:32:23 +0100 EU Defence Commissioner told Euronews the US remains irreplaceable for the bloc's security, specifically regarding space services. “When we have IRIS², it will be better than Starlink". But, the EU is not yet there. 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/my-europe/2026/01/28/china-orchestrating-dogfight-in-space-against-eu-assets-german-minister-says http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/01/28/china-orchestrating-dogfight-in-space-against-eu-assets-german-minister-says Wed, 28 Jan 2026 15:28:20 +0100 It is possible Europe's adversaries are carrying already on activities to destablise the bloc's space assets in preparation for a future conflict, Jens Plötner also said. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/01/27/time-is-of-the-essence-to-build-a-made-in-europe-space-policy-french-and-german-ministers- http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/01/27/time-is-of-the-essence-to-build-a-made-in-europe-space-policy-french-and-german-ministers- Tue, 27 Jan 2026 19:13:24 +0100 France is championing a preference European-made space assets related to defence, which some member states will probably be wary of given the need to rapidly ramp up the bloc's space capacity. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/01/27/eu-now-has-its-own-secure-and-encrypted-satellite-communication-system-kubilius-says http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/01/27/eu-now-has-its-own-secure-and-encrypted-satellite-communication-system-kubilius-says Tue, 27 Jan 2026 12:53:47 +0100 Eight satellites from five different member states are currently being pooled as part of GOVSATCOM. The Commission hopes this is the first step towards less dependence on the US - whose own communication systems are a lot more mature. 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/2026/01/03/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/2025/12/28/new-race-to-the-moon-could-a-german-be-first-this-time http://www.euronews.com/2025/12/28/new-race-to-the-moon-could-a-german-be-first-this-time Sun, 28 Dec 2025 17:07:57 +0100 Man is returning to the moon - and with him old rivalries and new ambitions. Europe wants to have its say; Germany wants to be at the forefront. A historic opportunity beckons for Berlin. http://www.euronews.com/next/2025/12/21/everything-to-know-about-us-president-donald-trumps-new-plans-for-the-moon http://www.euronews.com/next/2025/12/21/everything-to-know-about-us-president-donald-trumps-new-plans-for-the-moon Sun, 21 Dec 2025 09:01:45 +0100 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. http://www.euronews.com/next/2025/12/17/saturns-largest-moon-contains-slushy-ice-layers-but-habitable-zones-might-exist-study-find http://www.euronews.com/next/2025/12/17/saturns-largest-moon-contains-slushy-ice-layers-but-habitable-zones-might-exist-study-find Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:42:50 +0100 "There is strong justification for continued optimism regarding the potential for extraterrestrial life," said one of the study's authors. http://www.euronews.com/next/2025/12/10/can-robots-grow-food-on-earth-and-in-space-euronews-tech-talks http://www.euronews.com/next/2025/12/10/can-robots-grow-food-on-earth-and-in-space-euronews-tech-talks Wed, 10 Dec 2025 11:00:34 +0100 Robotics is being used to address agricultural challenges both on Earth and in space. But what are the potentials and the risks associated with this shift? http://www.euronews.com/next/2025/12/02/mars-bound-fungus-found-in-chernobyl-could-shield-astronauts-from-radiation-in-space http://www.euronews.com/next/2025/12/02/mars-bound-fungus-found-in-chernobyl-could-shield-astronauts-from-radiation-in-space Tue, 02 Dec 2025 17:45:53 +0100 A type of fungus found in Chernobyl could be the key to long-term missions on the Moon and Mars. http://www.euronews.com/next/2025/11/30/cyber-warfare-in-space-attacks-on-space-systems-rose-during-gaza-conflict-report-finds http://www.euronews.com/next/2025/11/30/cyber-warfare-in-space-attacks-on-space-systems-rose-during-gaza-conflict-report-finds Sun, 30 Nov 2025 09:01:09 +0100 New research shows there were more than 237 cyber operations that targeted space infrastructure from 2023-2025.