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State-of-the-art reproduction of Moon's surface in Europe

Europe is seeking to place itself at the forefront of missions to the Moon with a facility covering almost 1,000 square metres that reproduces the lunar surface to train astronauts for future missions.

World

Europe's space ambitions on the right trajectory, ESA Director General says

2024 is seen as a pivotal year for European space policy. The European Space Agency is rolling out its new generation of launchers in order to hold its own against intensifying international competition.

Space

ESA's JUICE mission to attempt first ever flyby of Moon and Earth

The agency says it is attempting a "double-world first" – the first-ever lunar-Earth flyby and the first-ever double gravity assist manoeuvre.

Space

Ariane 6 has restored Europe's access to space. What's next?

The Ariane 6 launch is seen as a return to space. We take a look at what’s next for the mission, future rocket launches, and what it means for Europe.

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Space

Swedish spaceport gears up for future European satellite launches

The Swedish Space Corporation (SSC) is partnering with US and South Korean rocket providers with a focus on sustainability and national security.

Space

Satellite reentries deplete ozone layer, new study shows

Internet satellites at the end of their lifespan produce chemicals that damage the ozone layer.

Space

'Internet beyond clouds': ESA looking at building satellite network

The European Space Agency (ESA) is studying how to build a spoof-proof mega-constellation of satellites to deliver "4K video in your pocket" broadband.

Eco-Innovation

A ‘digital twin’ of Earth will help scientists predict the future

The complex computer model takes into account weather and climate systems as well as our impact on the planet.

Space

'I'm pinching myself': Meet Europe's newest astronauts going to ISS

A former French helicopter test pilot and a Belgian biomedical engineer are ESA's newest graduates selected to fly to the International Space Station (ISS).

Green News

Switzerland says it can’t afford to join EU’s Copernicus programme

Launched in 1998 by the European Space Agency, Copernicus is the European Union’s Earth and observation programme.

Space

Ariane 6 rocket being assembled ahead of inaugural launch this summer

The European Space Agency (ESA), Arianespace, and French space agency CNES are in the final stretch of preparations for Ariane 6's inaugural launch.

Space

ESA prepares two satellites to create a man-made solar eclipse

ESA says the "Proba-3" mission will be the first to create an artificial eclipse in a bid to better understand solar weather.

Space

New space launcher policy pledge after Ariane failure

Reliance on US tech to get into orbit is causing jitters, as the prospect of a second Trump presidency gets closer.

Space

ESA’s Cheops mission uncovers rare star system 100 light-years away

A European space mission found an orbitally resonant system, which tells astronomers about the formation and evolution of the planetary system.

Space

Revealed: ESA releases first stunning images from the Euclid telescope

In newly released images from its Euclid telescope, the European Space Agency (ESA) has offered a glimpse of never-seen-before distant galaxies.

Mobility

NASA could change Artemis 3 mission if SpaceX lunar lander isn't ready

If the SpaceX lunar lander isn’t ready on time, NASA may consider changing Artemis 3 into a different type of mission, according to a senior official.

Tech News

Europe’s space agency attempts ‘first of its kind’ assisted re-entry

The European Space Agency (ESA) estimates there are 2,000 defunct spacecraft among a total of 10,000 spacecraft currently in space, a majority of which enter the Earth's atmosphere in a natural - rather than controlled - way.

Mobility

Euclid Space Telescope: Europe's mission to chart the universe

ESA's Euclid space telescope was launched for a six-year mission to shed light on dark energy and matter and chart the largest-ever map of the universe.

World News

What's going on in space, and who's regulating it?

Keeping track of everything going on beyond Earth’s stratosphere can be tricky. As the number of actors in the space industry keeps on increasing, some experts are calling for additional regulation, as it's getting crowded up there.

Mobility

What to know about ESA's JUICE mission to find life on Jupiter’s moons

ESA is launching a spacecraft to explore Jupiter and its icy moons on Friday. Here’s everything you need to know about the JUICE mission.

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