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Key Commission space law proposal expected in weeks

First awaited in April, the so-called 'EU space law', one of Commission president Ursula von der Leyen's priorities for 2024, will be proposed "in the coming weeks", a senior EU official told reporters during a space ministerial meeting on Thursday (23 May).

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Space cargo contracts offer ESA chance of relaunch, says astronaut

Faced with fierce competition in space from the US, China and India, Europe is stepping up its efforts to secure a place in the emerging space economy by boosting the development of its own space capabilities - but how, when and by what means?

Space

Scorching 'Super Earth' exoplanet found to have thick atmosphere

A thick atmosphere has been detected around the planet that's twice as big as Earth in a solar system about 41 light years away.

Russia

Russian spacecraft blasts off from Kazakhstan

The rocket was carrying NASA astronaut Tracy Dyson, Russian Oleg Novitsky and Marina Vasilevskaya from Belarus.

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Adrianos Golemis first Greek to succeed in ESA tests for astronauts

Golemis has passed the European Space Agency test to become an astronaut, making him the first Greek to do so.

Russia

Russia aborts ISS launch for 3 astronauts moments before lift off

Russia halted a Soyuz launch to the ISS seconds before takeoff due to a safety issue, ensuring the crew's safety. Despite tensions over Ukraine, the ISS symbolizes ongoing Russia-West cooperation.

Travel News

From France to the moon: rocket simulator opens in Toulouse

The Cité de l'Espace centre is offering visitors the experience of space travel in a rocket and moon lander simulator.

Space

Japan's moon lander survives lunar night, beating predictions

The Japanese space agency is planning to make contact with the vehicle again.

Space

Why is it so hard for spacecraft to successfully land on the Moon?

Only a handful of robot space missions have landed successfully on the Moon. Experts say a range of variables determines a lander’s success or fiery failure.

Space

Astronomers discover what could be universe's brightest object

Astronomers say the quasar, which has a black hole at its heart, is devouring the equivalent of a sun day.

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Japan's space agency reveals first astronaut recruits in 14 years

The two trainees are expected to be certified as astronauts with JAXA, Japan’s space agency, as early as November.

Space

NASA's 'little helicopter that could' takes last flight on Mars

The helicopter sustained damage to its rotor blades on January 18 and is no longer capable of flying long-term, the US space agency said.

Space

This space salad could fuel astronauts on missions to Mars and beyond

With an increasing focus on longer missions, it's essential to design meals that are both easy to grow in space and meet astronaut’s nutritional needs.

Space

Japan makes history as fifth country to land on the Moon

Japan's space agency says its spacecraft touched down on the Moon but is still analysing the accuracy of the landing.

Space

US lunar lander to burn up in Earth's atmosphere after failed mission

The Peregrine 1 lunar lander, which was launched last week, will burn up in Earth's atmosphere on Thursday after a failed moonshot.

Space

NASA delays crewed Artemis Moon landing missions until 2026

NASA announced that it would delay plans to land four astronauts on the Moon over safety concerns.

Space

US launches its first mission to the Moon in over 50 years

The Peregrine 1 mission will be the first-ever to be made by a private company and the first lunar launch in more than five decades by Americans.

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

SpaceX launches its giant new rocket - but it's not a total success

The first test flight of the Starship craft in April ended in an explosion soon after liftoff.

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This Dutch company is planning to make babies in space

SpaceBorn has intentions to achieve the first conception and birth in space.