https://www.euronews.com en Latest news from Euronews Euronews 2026 Tue, 10 Nov 2026 21:42:24 +0100 Tue, 10 Nov 2026 21:42:24 +0100 30 https://www.euronews.com/images/logos/euronews_flatblue.png https://www.euronews.com https://www.euronews.com/2026/11/10/dlr-nasa-and-canada-plan-lunar-greenhouses-to-grow-food-for-astronauts https://www.euronews.com/2026/11/10/dlr-nasa-and-canada-plan-lunar-greenhouses-to-grow-food-for-astronauts Tue, 10 Nov 2026 16:28:53 +0100 What sounds like science fiction is becoming a concrete research project: the German Aerospace Center (DLR), NASA and Canada's CSA are developing a concept for lunar greenhouses. https://www.euronews.com/2026/11/05/leonardo-tops-60-billion-in-orders-as-defence-drones-and-space-grow https://www.euronews.com/2026/11/05/leonardo-tops-60-billion-in-orders-as-defence-drones-and-space-grow Thu, 05 Nov 2026 12:18:06 +0100 Leonardo recorded a 28% increase in orders in the first nine months of 2026. The Italian group is focusing on defence, aerospace, drones and new industrial partnerships, while the acquisition of Iveco Group's Defence division has strengthened its position. https://www.euronews.com/2026/11/05/nasa-astronauts-cast-us-election-votes-from-the-international-space-station https://www.euronews.com/2026/11/05/nasa-astronauts-cast-us-election-votes-from-the-international-space-station Thu, 05 Nov 2026 09:34:58 +0100 In a rare event, three American astronauts voted in Tuesday's US midterm elections from the International Space Station, using advanced links to send electronic ballots to officials on Earth. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/29/putin-calls-elon-musk-a-genius-as-russia-builds-its-own-starlink-rival https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/29/putin-calls-elon-musk-a-genius-as-russia-builds-its-own-starlink-rival Thu, 29 Oct 2026 09:34:40 +0100 Russian President Vladimir Putin has praised Elon Musk as a “genius” for deploying thousands of satellites into orbit. Speaking in Moscow, Putin highlighted Russia’s efforts to develop its own satellite internet network to rival Musk’s Starlink. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/28/satellites-the-size-of-drinks-cans-young-engineers-take-on-a-space-challenge-in-uzbekistan https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/28/satellites-the-size-of-drinks-cans-young-engineers-take-on-a-space-challenge-in-uzbekistan Wed, 28 Oct 2026 15:33:52 +0100 From classroom calculations to rocket launches, teams from 15 countries tested their creations under real flight conditions. Equipped with sensors and communication systems, the devices collected data before descending by parachute. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/27/to-the-moon-and-beyond-astronauts-chris-hadfield-and-victor-glover-on-why-the-new-space-ra https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/27/to-the-moon-and-beyond-astronauts-chris-hadfield-and-victor-glover-on-why-the-new-space-ra Tue, 27 Oct 2026 12:59:24 +0100 Many are called but astronauts Chris Hadfield and Victor Glover are among the few chosen to venture into outer space. In an extraordinary conversation at the Starmus VIII Festival, the pair discuss their experiences of being among the stars, science in pop culture and their hopes for humanity. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/26/europe-weighs-10bn-plan-to-launch-its-own-astronauts-ahead-of-rome-space-summit https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/26/europe-weighs-10bn-plan-to-launch-its-own-astronauts-ahead-of-rome-space-summit Mon, 26 Oct 2026 08:37:41 +0100 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. https://www.euronews.com/video/2026/10/20/japan-launches-mission-to-bring-back-samples-from-marss-moon-phobos https://www.euronews.com/video/2026/10/20/japan-launches-mission-to-bring-back-samples-from-marss-moon-phobos Tue, 20 Oct 2026 11:21:46 +0200 Japan’s H3 rocket launched the MMX probe on Tuesday, starting a three-year mission to collect samples from Phobos and study the origins of the Solar System. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/20/japan-launches-unprecedented-mission-to-bring-back-samples-from-mars-moon-phobos https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/20/japan-launches-unprecedented-mission-to-bring-back-samples-from-mars-moon-phobos Tue, 20 Oct 2026 06:19:34 +0200 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. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/19/polish-satellite-maker-creotech-instruments-plans-tenfold-capacity-boost-by-2029 https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/19/polish-satellite-maker-creotech-instruments-plans-tenfold-capacity-boost-by-2029 Mon, 19 Oct 2026 13:20:58 +0200 CEO Grzegorz Brona warned that Europe could remain reliant on US rockets to launch its satellites into orbit for years. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/17/from-fruit-to-bricks-hong-kong-engineers-explore-how-to-build-houses-on-mars https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/17/from-fruit-to-bricks-hong-kong-engineers-explore-how-to-build-houses-on-mars Sat, 17 Oct 2026 06:40:14 +0200 Engineers in Hong Kong are developing 3D-printable building materials that could one day be used to construct houses on Mars. Inspired by freeze-dried fruit, the team is combining sand, gelatine and genetically engineered yeast to create a concrete-like material under simulated Martian conditions. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/16/europes-answer-to-starlink-who-is-building-iris-and-what-is-germanys-role https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/16/europes-answer-to-starlink-who-is-building-iris-and-what-is-germanys-role Fri, 16 Oct 2026 09:18:59 +0200 Who controls the satellites on which armies rely? Reports of Starlink limits in Ukraine highlight the question. The EU is building IRIS², a 348-satellite network with a Bremen manufacturer. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/13/eu-sovereignty-is-a-need-in-the-space-sateliot-ceo-says https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/13/eu-sovereignty-is-a-need-in-the-space-sateliot-ceo-says Tue, 13 Oct 2026 09:36:45 +0200 Jaume Sanpera, CEO of Spanish satellite operator Sateliot, believes Europe needs to “wake up” and avoid becoming dependent on two global power blocs. The industry, he argues, needs “a push” to help European tech companies become global champions. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/11/esa-director-general-reveals-10bn-plan-to-get-to-space-without-nasa https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/11/esa-director-general-reveals-10bn-plan-to-get-to-space-without-nasa Sun, 11 Oct 2026 07:00:33 +0200 The space industry, currently valued at €600 billion, is expected to grow by 10% a year, according to European Space Agency (ESA) director general Josef Aschbacher. He spoke to the Big Question about how Europe can benefit from this booming industry. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/02/france-and-germany-lead-push-to-keep-military-space-powers-in-national-hands https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/02/france-and-germany-lead-push-to-keep-military-space-powers-in-national-hands Fri, 02 Oct 2026 15:07:53 +0200 Germany and France are among seven countries calling for the proposed European Space Shield to be rebuilt around protecting EU space systems – with military space capabilities kept national. https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/29/spanish-company-sateliot-to-launch-five-satellites-with-spacex-to-boost-global-5g https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/29/spanish-company-sateliot-to-launch-five-satellites-with-spacex-to-boost-global-5g Tue, 29 Sep 2026 18:21:12 +0200 Sateliot is launching five satellites with SpaceX on Thursday, taking its constellation to 11. The Draconis mission will double daily passes, halve revisit time and bolster its 5G NTN IoT connectivity service. https://www.euronews.com/video/2026/09/28/spacexs-starship-reaches-orbit-for-the-first-time https://www.euronews.com/video/2026/09/28/spacexs-starship-reaches-orbit-for-the-first-time Mon, 28 Sep 2026 20:06:20 +0200 SpaceX’s Starship reached orbit for the first time, but the test flight ended earlier than planned. https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/23/uk-to-launch-new-military-space-squadron-to-protect-satellites-defence-ministry-says https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/23/uk-to-launch-new-military-space-squadron-to-protect-satellites-defence-ministry-says Wed, 23 Sep 2026 10:59:07 +0200 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. https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/17/space-economy-report-whos-winning-the-race-in-europe https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/17/space-economy-report-whos-winning-the-race-in-europe Thu, 17 Sep 2026 15:43:25 +0200 In the past 15 years, Rome has doubled its civilian space budget. Where is it putting the money? https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/16/starship-troopers-director-confirms-donald-trumps-space-uniforms-are-nazi-inspired https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/16/starship-troopers-director-confirms-donald-trumps-space-uniforms-are-nazi-inspired Wed, 16 Sep 2026 15:45:33 +0200 “I don’t know if this president is aware that the movie says these [characters] are fascists without knowing that they’re fascists. That’s the point,” said Paul Verhoeven, the director of 'Starship Troopers' - which was the direct reference cited by Trump when posting about Space Force uniforms. https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/15/flex-satellite-in-orbit-studying-plant-responses-to-climate-change-from-space https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/15/flex-satellite-in-orbit-studying-plant-responses-to-climate-change-from-space Tue, 15 Sep 2026 10:03:59 +0200 The mission will study photosynthesis and how vegetation responds to climate change, while the new Sentinel-3C monitors oceans, land, ice and the atmosphere. https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/14/united-states-space-force-says-us-has-weapons-in-orbit https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/14/united-states-space-force-says-us-has-weapons-in-orbit Mon, 14 Sep 2026 23:46:16 +0200 Once a hunting ground for Cold War bragging rights, space has now evolved into a key strategic arena, as states jostle for a military and technological edge. https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/14/there-wont-be-any-cities-on-the-moon-any-time-soon-scientists-say https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/14/there-wont-be-any-cities-on-the-moon-any-time-soon-scientists-say Mon, 14 Sep 2026 16:14:54 +0200 Despite recent breakthroughs mapping the lunar surface to analyse the feasibility of building lunar cities, a new study pours cold water on the prospect of permanent colonisation. https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/11/french-esa-astronaut-thomas-pesquet-europe-must-maximise-scientific-return-from-iss-before https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/11/french-esa-astronaut-thomas-pesquet-europe-must-maximise-scientific-return-from-iss-before Fri, 11 Sep 2026 15:49:40 +0200 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. https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/10/3d-printing-to-colonise-mars-after-the-moon-the-biomaterials-tested-by-scientists https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/10/3d-printing-to-colonise-mars-after-the-moon-the-biomaterials-tested-by-scientists Thu, 10 Sep 2026 18:33:31 +0200 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. https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/10/macron-von-der-leyen-call-for-stronger-european-space-sector-amid-rising-security-concerns https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/10/macron-von-der-leyen-call-for-stronger-european-space-sector-amid-rising-security-concerns Thu, 10 Sep 2026 16:20:04 +0200 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. https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/09/france-co-hosts-major-space-summit-with-germany-despite-us-firms-withdrawals-and-merz-abse https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/09/france-co-hosts-major-space-summit-with-germany-despite-us-firms-withdrawals-and-merz-abse Wed, 09 Sep 2026 21:35:15 +0200 France is co-hosting a major space summit with Germany this week, as Europe finds itself at a strategic crossroads. https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/06/germanys-satellite-rocket-marks-first-successful-launch-from-continental-europe https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/06/germanys-satellite-rocket-marks-first-successful-launch-from-continental-europe Sun, 06 Sep 2026 13:09:04 +0200 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. https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/31/up-to-1km-thick-ice-swiss-meteorite-offers-new-insight-into-the-ice-age https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/31/up-to-1km-thick-ice-swiss-meteorite-offers-new-insight-into-the-ice-age Mon, 31 Aug 2026 16:50:42 +0200 More and more fragments of the Twannberg meteorite are being found in the Bernese Jura; over 2,200 pieces are known, and the rare iron meteorite is highly valuable for research. https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/28/mtg-i2-satellite-launches-on-ariane-6-completing-europes-new-weather-satellite-constellati https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/28/mtg-i2-satellite-launches-on-ariane-6-completing-europes-new-weather-satellite-constellati Fri, 28 Aug 2026 04:47:21 +0200 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. https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/27/esa-signs-first-major-european-launcher-challenge-contract-with-spains-pld-space https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/27/esa-signs-first-major-european-launcher-challenge-contract-with-spains-pld-space Thu, 27 Aug 2026 16:00:47 +0200 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. https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/26/partial-lunar-eclipse-on-friday-where-to-see-it-in-spain-italy-france-portugal-and-germany https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/26/partial-lunar-eclipse-on-friday-where-to-see-it-in-spain-italy-france-portugal-and-germany Wed, 26 Aug 2026 07:14:07 +0200 At maximum eclipse on 27–28 August, Earth’s dark umbral shadow will cover 96% of the Moon’s face - an almost total eclipse. https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/25/mission-accomplished-for-sophie-adenot-iss-antenna-installed https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/25/mission-accomplished-for-sophie-adenot-iss-antenna-installed Tue, 25 Aug 2026 19:42:04 +0200 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. https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/24/african-nations-ramp-up-their-space-programmes-in-a-bid-to-reduce-reliance-on-the-west https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/24/african-nations-ramp-up-their-space-programmes-in-a-bid-to-reduce-reliance-on-the-west Mon, 24 Aug 2026 13:59:22 +0200 Eighteen African countries have now launched satellites, as the continent builds its own space sector and looks to cut reliance on foreign, Western powers. https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/22/another-eclipse-over-spain-on-28-august-where-and-how-to-see-the-moon-almost-completely-co https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/22/another-eclipse-over-spain-on-28-august-where-and-how-to-see-the-moon-almost-completely-co Sat, 22 Aug 2026 18:53:49 +0200 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. https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/18/costipated-in-space https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/18/costipated-in-space Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:30:37 +0200 Blood tests from 52 astronauts suggest that gut bacteria break down more protein during spaceflight. The findings may also be relevant for patients on Earth. https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/14/space-storms-could-put-airline-passengers-at-radiation-risk-scientists-warn https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/14/space-storms-could-put-airline-passengers-at-radiation-risk-scientists-warn Fri, 14 Aug 2026 10:05:45 +0200 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. https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/14/scientists-map-how-spacecraft-design-could-affect-astronauts-mental-health https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/14/scientists-map-how-spacecraft-design-could-affect-astronauts-mental-health Fri, 14 Aug 2026 06:51:29 +0200 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. https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/13/chinas-lead-in-orbital-data-centres-risks-leaving-europe-behind https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/13/chinas-lead-in-orbital-data-centres-risks-leaving-europe-behind Thu, 13 Aug 2026 12:56:50 +0200 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. https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/12/the-musk-effect-reaches-lerma-spacex-books-historic-burgos-parador-to-watch-eclipse https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/12/the-musk-effect-reaches-lerma-spacex-books-historic-burgos-parador-to-watch-eclipse Wed, 12 Aug 2026 14:20:42 +0200 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. https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/07/uzbekistan-developed-ai-module-launches-aboard-earth-observation-satellite https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/07/uzbekistan-developed-ai-module-launches-aboard-earth-observation-satellite Fri, 07 Aug 2026 11:25:48 +0200 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. https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/05/rogue-spacex-rocket-crashed-into-the-moon-reports-say https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/05/rogue-spacex-rocket-crashed-into-the-moon-reports-say Wed, 05 Aug 2026 14:31:23 +0200 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. https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/05/how-astronaut-luca-parmitano-gears-up-for-the-artemis-iii-moon-mission https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/05/how-astronaut-luca-parmitano-gears-up-for-the-artemis-iii-moon-mission Wed, 05 Aug 2026 07:00:22 +0200 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. https://www.euronews.com/2026/07/31/spanish-invisible-shield-that-saves-satellites-from-irreparable-failure https://www.euronews.com/2026/07/31/spanish-invisible-shield-that-saves-satellites-from-irreparable-failure Fri, 31 Jul 2026 05:57:59 +0200 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. https://www.euronews.com/2026/07/30/europe-wants-to-be-a-strong-partner-of-the-us-in-the-moon-race-esa-astronaut-says https://www.euronews.com/2026/07/30/europe-wants-to-be-a-strong-partner-of-the-us-in-the-moon-race-esa-astronaut-says Thu, 30 Jul 2026 18:26:58 +0200 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. https://www.euronews.com/2026/07/26/us-russian-space-crew-returns-to-earth-after-eight-months-on-iss https://www.euronews.com/2026/07/26/us-russian-space-crew-returns-to-earth-after-eight-months-on-iss Sun, 26 Jul 2026 15:29:25 +0200 The team will undergo medical checks before being flown to Karaganda in central Kazakhstan, where they are due to meet up with recovery teams. https://www.euronews.com/2026/07/21/portuguese-scientists-study-martian-clouds-to-help-future-landings https://www.euronews.com/2026/07/21/portuguese-scientists-study-martian-clouds-to-help-future-landings Tue, 21 Jul 2026 08:57:50 +0200 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. https://www.euronews.com/2026/07/20/unplanned-impact-nasa-says-spacex-rocket-parts-could-hit-moon https://www.euronews.com/2026/07/20/unplanned-impact-nasa-says-spacex-rocket-parts-could-hit-moon Mon, 20 Jul 2026 08:27:13 +0200 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? https://www.euronews.com/2026/07/15/first-diagnostic-x-rays-captured-during-spaceflight https://www.euronews.com/2026/07/15/first-diagnostic-x-rays-captured-during-spaceflight Wed, 15 Jul 2026 07:05:24 +0200 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. https://www.euronews.com/2026/07/14/sugar-in-space-astronomers-find-sweet-clue-to-the-origin-of-life https://www.euronews.com/2026/07/14/sugar-in-space-astronomers-find-sweet-clue-to-the-origin-of-life Tue, 14 Jul 2026 09:43:09 +0200 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.