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ESA's BepiColombo mission nears major turning point on Mercury approach

The European Space Agency's (ESA) BepiColombo mission to the planet Mercury faces its most critical manoeuvre yet, as a pair of probes drop off the mothership on their way to one of the solar system's most extreme places.

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NASA launches Roman telescope to build biggest map of the universe yet

The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope launched from Florida on Sunday, beginning a mission to survey vast swathes of the sky and test whether the standard model of the universe still holds up.

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African nations ramp up space programmes to cut reliance on the West

Eighteen African countries have now launched satellites, as the continent builds its own space sector and looks to cut reliance on foreign, Western powers.

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14,000 UFO sightings in Germany: Reporting centre in Hesse investigates

Glowing spheres and mysterious lights are generating a wave of reports in Germany. As Pentagon files reignite debate, CENAP in Lützelbach has long sought to explain the sightings.

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Sugar in space? Astronomers find sweet clue to life's origins

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.

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Can AI deliver humanitarian aid faster and safer?

Artificial intelligence (AI) is often discussed for its potential threats to humanity. But humanitarian organisations are using it to predict hunger, map destruction and deliver aid without sending people into danger.

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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.

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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.

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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."

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Greece to send astronaut into space: Adrianos Golemis to launch within two years

The Greek astronaut will conduct experiments and technology demonstrations proposed by dozens of Greek research teams, institutions and universities.

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Scientists find two Jupiter-sized planets 'lighter than cotton candy'

The two planets orbiting a star 1,110 light-years away are the biggest exoplanets ever found with a density lower than cotton candy, and may be mostly made of hydrogen and helium.

Europe News

Groundbreaking US astronaut Christina Koch wins top Spanish award

Koch was part of the four-member crew of the Artemis II mission which in April flew around the Moon and is widely viewed as a potential candidate for future lunar-surface missions.

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NASA orders astronauts to take shelter after new leak aboard ISS

A NASA spokesperson told the AFP news agency that Roscosmos cosmonauts took measurements of the leaks and were now assessing data.

Tech News

High-stakes SpaceX rocket launch delayed due to mechanical woes

SpaceX has already spent months testing and redesigning the Starship V3, which it described as “the most powerful launch system ever developed.”

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What's next for NASA after Artemis II's lunar fly-by?

Artemis II brought humans the farthest they have ever gone around the Moon, but NASA is already looking ahead to future missions.

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Meet the robot dog that could one day sniff out life on Mars

In recent trials, the dog-like robot completed missions three times faster than human-guided alternatives.