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Blue Origin explosion ‘huge setback for space community' - ESA chief

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.

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New Greek laser base promises faster, safer satellite communications

A new laser ground station has opened in northern Greece. Where else in Europe is this novel technology being used, and why does continent-wide connectivity matter?

Tech News

ESA–China SMILE mission launches to study Earth’s magnetic shield

The SMILE mission will track the Earth’s magnetosphere, which protects the planet from charged particles that come from the Sun.

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NASA’s Psyche swings past Mars on journey to mysterious metal asteroid

The crucial manoeuvre scheduled for Friday will use the gravity of Mars to shift Psyche onto the right path, a faster and cheaper method NASA scientists say could help unlock clues about the birth of Earth.

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Artemis II: Why should we care? |Euronews Tech Talks podcast

The Artemis II mission concluded on Friday, with the Orion spacecraft splashing down in the Pacific Ocean. What was Europe’s role in the mission, and what comes next?

Moments

Space centres and launch sites around the globe you can visit

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.

Space

NASA astronaut shares photo of strange purple object with ‘tentacles’

As technologies to grow food in space see increasing popularity, NASA astronaut Don Pettit sheds more light on his space farming hobby.

Space

NASA aims for April launch after delays to Moon mission

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.

Euronews Tech Talks

Space systems: Prepared or at risk? |Euronews Tech Talks Podcast

There’s momentum in Europe toward space defence. But are European space systems advanced enough to counter cyber threats?

Space

Greece may soon have its first ever astronaut

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

Made in Europe

MaiaSpace: Europe ramps up on reusable launchers

French start-up Maiaspace is working to develop Europe’s first reusable mini-launcher. This new generation of rockets represents a major challenge for European space autonomy, while the American company SpaceX has been imposing its standards of reusability and cost reduction for years.

Made in Europe

Ariane 64: Europe enters the era of mega-constellations with Amazon Leo satellites

On 12 February 2026, the French company Arianespace successfully launched 32 Amazon LEO satellites with its Ariane 64 mega-rocket from the European spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana. The satellites were placed into low Earth orbit with a launch that went far beyond a simple mission.

Tech News

Europe announces €100 million bet on satellite networks to Win 6G Race

The European Space Agency and GSMA have unveiled a new partnership that aims to boost Europe's 6G and AI capabilities.

Space

Is our Solar System normal? New discovery raises questions

A newly discovered planet orbiting a distant star may change scientists’ understanding of how planetary systems form.

Space

Ariane 6 rocket launches with 32 satellites for Amazon Leo network

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.

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Europe’s most powerful rocket Ariane 64 launches carrying Amazon satellites

The launch from Europe's spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana, on the northeastern coast of South America, is a first for Amazon Leo.

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