http://www.euronews.com en Latest news from Euronews Euronews 2026 Tue, 21 Jul 2026 08:58:31 +0200 Tue, 21 Jul 2026 08:58:31 +0200 30 https://static.euronews.com/website/images/euronews_flatblue.png http://www.euronews.com http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/07/21/portuguese-scientists-study-martian-clouds-to-help-future-landings http://www.euronews.com/next/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. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/07/15/first-diagnostic-x-rays-captured-during-spaceflight http://www.euronews.com/health/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. http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/07/14/sugar-in-space-astronomers-find-sweet-clue-to-the-origin-of-life http://www.euronews.com/next/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. http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/10/china-achieves-first-ever-controlled-rocket-booster-recovery http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/10/china-achieves-first-ever-controlled-rocket-booster-recovery Fri, 10 Jul 2026 18:02:08 +0200 China successfully recaptured the first stage of a rocket after a launch on Friday in a breakthrough for the country's space program, state media said. The first stage of a Long March-10B rocket separated from the second stage after liftoff and returned to a platform in the sea. http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/07/07/hyperion-gr-1-enters-orbit-a-new-step-for-greeces-space-programme http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/07/07/hyperion-gr-1-enters-orbit-a-new-step-for-greeces-space-programme Tue, 07 Jul 2026 13:37:09 +0200 It is the first Greek optical microsatellite developed under the National Microsatellite Programme - launched from Cape Canaveral. http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/07/06/space-debris-on-queensland-beach-space-balls-washed-ashore-do-not-touch http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/07/06/space-debris-on-queensland-beach-space-balls-washed-ashore-do-not-touch Mon, 06 Jul 2026 18:48:20 +0200 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. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/04/worlds-largest-digital-camera-starts-mapping-the-universe http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/04/worlds-largest-digital-camera-starts-mapping-the-universe Sat, 04 Jul 2026 06:38:19 +0200 The Rubin observatory in Chile has begun its decade survey of the sky, snapping hundreds of images, to help researchers understand dark matter. http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/01/planned-17-million-satellites-devastating-for-astronomy-by-making-night-sky-brighter http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/01/planned-17-million-satellites-devastating-for-astronomy-by-making-night-sky-brighter Wed, 01 Jul 2026 18:42:33 +0200 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." http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/06/26/greece-to-send-astronaut-into-space-adrianos-golemis-to-launch-within-two-years http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/06/26/greece-to-send-astronaut-into-space-adrianos-golemis-to-launch-within-two-years Fri, 26 Jun 2026 13:13:06 +0200 The Greek astronaut will conduct experiments and technology demonstrations proposed by dozens of Greek research teams, institutions and universities. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/19/a-cosmic-tribute-asteroid-named-after-beloved-singer-elliott-smith http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/19/a-cosmic-tribute-asteroid-named-after-beloved-singer-elliott-smith Fri, 19 Jun 2026 09:13:54 +0200 More than two decades after his death, Elliott Smith has been immortalized with an asteroid named after him. The celestial honour came from a fan listening to his song ‘Shooting Star’... http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/06/17/jeff-bezos-at-vivatech-we-need-to-colonise-the-moon-to-save-earth http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/06/17/jeff-bezos-at-vivatech-we-need-to-colonise-the-moon-to-save-earth Wed, 17 Jun 2026 13:28:59 +0200 The Amazon founder told VivaTech in Paris that moving heavy industry off Earth is the only way to reconcile economic growth with a liveable planet — and the moon is where it starts. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/12/elon-musks-spacex-ipo-the-capitalist-space-revolution-begins http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/12/elon-musks-spacex-ipo-the-capitalist-space-revolution-begins Fri, 12 Jun 2026 13:00:57 +0200 World’s biggest IPO: Elon Musk wants to raise $75bn for SpaceX, making him Earth’s first trillionaire, as Rainer Zitelmann explains in an opinion piece for Euronews how it came about and what happens next. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/10/disclosure-day-will-steven-spielberg-deliver-an-audacious-on-screen-alien http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/10/disclosure-day-will-steven-spielberg-deliver-an-audacious-on-screen-alien Wed, 10 Jun 2026 07:16:20 +0200 Filmmakers have shaped our perception of the unknown, and Steven Spielberg has had aliens on the mind for a while now. He even believes they have been to Earth and may still be amongst us. Will his depiction of alien lifeforms in his anticipated new film 'Disclosure Day' challenge audiences? http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/06/09/artemis-iii-luca-parmitano-selected-for-next-stage-of-nasas-lunar-landing-mission http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/06/09/artemis-iii-luca-parmitano-selected-for-next-stage-of-nasas-lunar-landing-mission Tue, 09 Jun 2026 22:25:22 +0200 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. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/05/nasa-international-space-station-astronauts-on-evacuation-alert-over-air-leak http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/05/nasa-international-space-station-astronauts-on-evacuation-alert-over-air-leak Fri, 05 Jun 2026 17:07:36 +0200 A NASA spokesperson told the AFP news agency that Roscosmos cosmonauts took measurements of the leaks and were now assessing data. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/04/the-festival-of-the-future-is-now-cercle-2026-brings-djs-together-with-esa-astronauts http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/04/the-festival-of-the-future-is-now-cercle-2026-brings-djs-together-with-esa-astronauts Thu, 04 Jun 2026 07:16:36 +0200 This is no longer just an electronic music festival; it is an experience in which culture meets science. This year's Cercle Festival in Paris is the first event created with the European Space Agency. http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/01/i-felt-a-vibration-resident-describes-powerful-meteor-explosion-over-massachusetts http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/01/i-felt-a-vibration-resident-describes-powerful-meteor-explosion-over-massachusetts Mon, 01 Jun 2026 21:45:27 +0200 A Massachusetts resident described feeling her apartment shake after a meteor exploded high above New England, releasing energy equivalent to about 300 tons of TNT, according to NASA. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/01/blue-origin-explosion-huge-setback-for-everyone-in-space-community-esa-chief-says http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/01/blue-origin-explosion-huge-setback-for-everyone-in-space-community-esa-chief-says Mon, 01 Jun 2026 17:10:56 +0200 The European Space Agency’s (ESA) chief told Euronews that the explosion of a Blue Origin New Glenn rocket, which plays a crucial role in NASA’s Artemis missions to return to the Moon, will cause significant delays. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/05/28/europes-best-stargazing-destination-is-in-portugal http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/05/28/europes-best-stargazing-destination-is-in-portugal Thu, 28 May 2026 10:37:45 +0200 The Dark Sky Alqueva reserve has been recognised at the 2026 Tourism Leaders Awards, but investment in astrotourism remains far below its full potential. http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/24/fighter-jet-tracks-ufo-in-newly-released-pentagon-footage http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/24/fighter-jet-tracks-ufo-in-newly-released-pentagon-footage Sun, 24 May 2026 08:18:35 +0200 The Pentagon released another batch of previously classified UFO files, including military videos of unidentified aerial phenomena, saying the material is intended to provide “unprecedented transparency” despite offering no evidence of alien life. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/15/world-leader-in-earth-observation-made-in-europe-small-satellites-from-finland-see-everyth http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/15/world-leader-in-earth-observation-made-in-europe-small-satellites-from-finland-see-everyth Fri, 15 May 2026 15:00:00 +0200 EU governments are eager to work with ICEYE. The Finnish space company sells mini satellites that help allied nations safeguard their sovereignty. That’s because when it comes to Earth observation and military reconnaissance, the high-resolution radar eyes in space are second to none. http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/05/01/russia-launches-new-soyuz-5-rocket-from-kazakhstan-cosmodrome-in-first-test-flight http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/05/01/russia-launches-new-soyuz-5-rocket-from-kazakhstan-cosmodrome-in-first-test-flight Fri, 01 May 2026 20:13:02 +0200 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. http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/04/16/forget-relying-on-solar-power-nasa-plans-to-put-nuclear-reactors-on-the-surface-of-the-moo http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/04/16/forget-relying-on-solar-power-nasa-plans-to-put-nuclear-reactors-on-the-surface-of-the-moo Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:44:36 +0200 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. http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/04/14/shooting-for-the-moon-whats-next-for-nasa-after-artemis-iis-lunar-fly-by http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/04/14/shooting-for-the-moon-whats-next-for-nasa-after-artemis-iis-lunar-fly-by Tue, 14 Apr 2026 10:20:59 +0200 Artemis II brought humans the farthest they have ever gone around the Moon, but NASA is already looking ahead to future missions. 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 12:10:48 +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 13:48:19 +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 10:21:37 +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 11:42:40 +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 10:00:40 +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 15:36:41 +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 06:45:50 +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 11:40:47 +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 12:12:59 +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 09:13:31 +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 07:00:31 +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 14:02:24 +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 16:12:00 +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 14:00:24 +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 08:00:33 +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 20:31:22 +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 10:30:26 +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 18:23:25 +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 07:00:36 +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 13:44:06 +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.