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The EU’s answer to Starlink moves one step closer to launch

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Space

Hyperion GR-1 enters orbit: A new step for Greece's space programme

It is the first Greek optical microsatellite developed under the National Microsatellite Programme - launched from Cape Canaveral.

Space

Beware space junk: how do 'space balls' end up on the beach?

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.

World News

Planned 1.7 million satellites 'devastating' for astronomy, study says

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."

Earth News

Greece using satellites and AI to detect wildfires earlier than ever

Four nanosatellites are now fully operational, sending instant alerts to firefighters.

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Euronews Tech Talks

How technology helps protect our oceans | Euronews Tech Talks podcast

The European Digital Twin Ocean builds on artificial intelligence and satellite technology to create a virtual replica of the ocean for scientists and policymakers. How does it work?

Nature

Sky spectacle: Where the Northern Lights may appear in Germany

According to the US weather agency NOAA, solar storms are forecast for the weekend that could produce vivid auroras, or northern lights, across North America and Canada.

Space

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?

Made in Europe

Satellite swarms made in Europe set the standard in Earth observation

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.

Space

Satellites that breathe? The Spanish space startup that won over NATO

NATO has just invested in Kreios Space, a Spanish startup founded in 2021 by six recent graduates with a single, formerly impossible ambition: to have satellites orbit closer to Earth than ever before.

Space

How satellites are driving cooperation beyond the Central Asian region

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.

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?

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.

Euronews Tech Talks

How to track a spy satellite |Euronews Tech Talks Podcast

Marco Langbroek has spent 50 years observing space - and he’s more worried than ever.

Tech News

Deutsche Telekom partners with Starlink to tackle cellular dead zones

Speaking to Euronews Next at the 20th Mobile World Congress, Deutsche Telekom discussed partnering with Starlink, integrating more AI, and how they're navigating global growth while protecting EU sovereignty.

Space

Can Europe service satellites in space with orbital repair robots?

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.