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Artemis II crew reunites with Orion after record-breaking Moon mission

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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.

Space

NASA clears Artemis II Moon rocket for possible April launch

The space agency has a six-day launch window at the start of April. If it misses that opportunity, it must stand down until 30 April or early May.

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.

Sci-Tech

Japan’s new space pioneers

In partnership with The Government of Japan

Japan is transforming space technology into commercial solutions to safeguard Earth’s increasingly crowded orbit.

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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.

Tech News

Is Elon Musk's SpaceX launching a Starlink smartphone?

Reports suggest that Musk's company is exploring a Starlink-branded device that could connect directly to its satellites.

Space

NASA delays Artemis II launch Moon mission again due to fuel leak

NASA is delaying the Artemis II mission launch to March so crews have time to study and fix the leak in the rocket’s hydrogen system.

Europe Today

Europe Today: Exclusive interview with European Council President

Tune in to Euronews' new flagship morning programme, Europe Today, at 8 am Brussels time. In just 15 minutes, we bring you up to speed on the biggest news of the day.

Space

Scientists solve the universe’s mystery of little red dots: Black hole

Using Webb’s advanced instruments, scientists discovered that the little red dots are young black holes wrapped in gas.

Space

NASA shortens space mission following an astronaut's health issue

The space agency pulled four astronauts from the International Space Station due to a 'serious medical condition' affecting one of the crew. It did not identify the astronaut or the medical issue, citing patient privacy.

World News

New race to the moon: could a German be first this time?

Man is returning to the moon - and with him old rivalries and new ambitions. Europe wants to have its say; Germany wants to be at the forefront. A historic opportunity beckons for Berlin.

Business

Space tech company’s shares skyrocket after Trump Golden Dome deal

Sidus Space shares have jumped sharply this week after the small space-tech company announced it had won a place on a major US defence contract.

Space

ESA is building a new Greenland base amid electronic warfare

The European Space Agency’s new Greenland base will provide an additional and more secure route for receiving satellite imagery, traffic monitoring and weather data.

Space

How does each European country plan to win the space race?

Germany and France recently launched new space strategies. What do other countries have in place?

Space

Long lost Moon-forming planet traced to the inner Solar System

Moon’s precursor planet, Theia, disappeared billions ago, leaving scientists no direct chemical evidence to support the hypothesis. Now a team of astromers in France, Germany and the United States have analysed ancient lunar and terrestrial rocks to trace where Theia came from.

Space

Europe could fall behind in space data centre race, new report warns

Europe needs to create a roadmap for how to build and deploy space data centres before it misses out on a key new industry, a report has found.