http://www.euronews.com en Latest news from Euronews Euronews 2025 Sun, 21 Dec 2025 08:02:06 +0100 Sun, 21 Dec 2025 08:02:06 +0100 30 https://static.euronews.com/website/images/euronews_flatblue.png http://www.euronews.com http://www.euronews.com/next/2025/12/21/everything-to-know-about-us-president-donald-trumps-new-plans-for-the-moon http://www.euronews.com/next/2025/12/21/everything-to-know-about-us-president-donald-trumps-new-plans-for-the-moon Sun, 21 Dec 2025 08:01:45 +0100 President Donald Trump’s new executive order lays out the US's priorities in space. Among them is a renewed commitment to a 2028 Moon landing, new space missile development and launching nuclear reactors into orbit. http://www.euronews.com/next/2025/12/17/saturns-largest-moon-contains-slushy-ice-layers-but-habitable-zones-might-exist-study-find http://www.euronews.com/next/2025/12/17/saturns-largest-moon-contains-slushy-ice-layers-but-habitable-zones-might-exist-study-find Wed, 17 Dec 2025 18:42:50 +0100 "There is strong justification for continued optimism regarding the potential for extraterrestrial life," said one of the study's authors. http://www.euronews.com/next/2025/12/16/interstellar-comet-3iatlas-will-reach-its-closest-point-to-earth-this-friday-heres-what-to http://www.euronews.com/next/2025/12/16/interstellar-comet-3iatlas-will-reach-its-closest-point-to-earth-this-friday-heres-what-to Tue, 16 Dec 2025 11:48:48 +0100 The interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS will reach its closest point to Earth on December 19, giving astronomers a closer look at the mysterious visitor before it leaves our Solar System forever. http://www.euronews.com/next/2025/12/10/astronomers-observe-never-before-seen-gusts-of-wind-from-a-black-hole-in-a-distant-galaxy http://www.euronews.com/next/2025/12/10/astronomers-observe-never-before-seen-gusts-of-wind-from-a-black-hole-in-a-distant-galaxy Wed, 10 Dec 2025 13:19:13 +0100 For the first time, astronomers have observed ultra-fast winds emerging from a black hole in a distant galaxy, shedding new light on one of the Universe’s most mysterious phenomena. http://www.euronews.com/next/2025/12/05/could-this-new-jamming-proof-base-in-greenland-help-europe-defend-against-russia http://www.euronews.com/next/2025/12/05/could-this-new-jamming-proof-base-in-greenland-help-europe-defend-against-russia Fri, 05 Dec 2025 07:01:29 +0100 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. http://www.euronews.com/next/2025/12/04/the-last-supermoon-of-the-year-is-here-heres-how-to-spot-it http://www.euronews.com/next/2025/12/04/the-last-supermoon-of-the-year-is-here-heres-how-to-spot-it Thu, 04 Dec 2025 16:20:30 +0100 You will not need any special equipment – just clear skies, a decent set of a eyes, and a good view of the horizon. http://www.euronews.com/2025/12/03/russia-replaces-cosmonaut-after-alleged-security-breach-at-spacex-facility http://www.euronews.com/2025/12/03/russia-replaces-cosmonaut-after-alleged-security-breach-at-spacex-facility Wed, 03 Dec 2025 17:49:31 +0100 Cosmonaut Oleg Artemyev was removed from the Crew-12 mission after allegedly photographing restricted SpaceX materials. Andrey Fedyaev will replace him. http://www.euronews.com/next/2025/12/02/mars-bound-fungus-found-in-chernobyl-could-shield-astronauts-from-radiation-in-space http://www.euronews.com/next/2025/12/02/mars-bound-fungus-found-in-chernobyl-could-shield-astronauts-from-radiation-in-space Tue, 02 Dec 2025 16:45:53 +0100 A type of fungus found in Chernobyl could be the key to long-term missions on the Moon and Mars. http://www.euronews.com/next/2025/11/30/cyber-warfare-in-space-attacks-on-space-systems-rose-during-gaza-conflict-report-finds http://www.euronews.com/next/2025/11/30/cyber-warfare-in-space-attacks-on-space-systems-rose-during-gaza-conflict-report-finds Sun, 30 Nov 2025 08:01:09 +0100 New research shows there were more than 237 cyber operations that targeted space infrastructure from 2023-2025. http://www.euronews.com/next/2025/11/27/from-saturn-to-the-moon-european-space-agencys-22-billion-plan-to-catch-up-in-space-race http://www.euronews.com/next/2025/11/27/from-saturn-to-the-moon-european-space-agencys-22-billion-plan-to-catch-up-in-space-race Thu, 27 Nov 2025 17:19:10 +0100 These are the European Space Agency’s new top 4 space priorities. http://www.euronews.com/next/2025/11/27/has-dark-matter-finally-been-seen-new-study-detects-mysterious-galactic-glow http://www.euronews.com/next/2025/11/27/has-dark-matter-finally-been-seen-new-study-detects-mysterious-galactic-glow Thu, 27 Nov 2025 12:16:21 +0100 The mysterious glow can’t easily be explained, leading a University of Tokyo researcher to argue it could be humanity’s first direct glimpse of dark matter. http://www.euronews.com/next/2025/11/27/chinas-lunar-soil-bricks-return-from-space-in-major-step-toward-building-base-on-the-moon http://www.euronews.com/next/2025/11/27/chinas-lunar-soil-bricks-return-from-space-in-major-step-toward-building-base-on-the-moon Thu, 27 Nov 2025 07:01:21 +0100 Researchers say the findings could help predict how such brick age over 5, 10 or even 20 years on the lunar surface, bringing China’s vision of its “Guanghan Palace” a little closer to reality. http://www.euronews.com/next/2025/11/24/the-new-space-race-these-are-the-different-space-strategies-across-europe http://www.euronews.com/next/2025/11/24/the-new-space-race-these-are-the-different-space-strategies-across-europe Mon, 24 Nov 2025 07:01:13 +0100 Germany and France recently launched new space strategies. What do other countries have in place? http://www.euronews.com/next/2025/11/23/long-lost-moon-forming-planet-formed-in-the-inner-solar-system-new-analysis-shows http://www.euronews.com/next/2025/11/23/long-lost-moon-forming-planet-formed-in-the-inner-solar-system-new-analysis-shows Sun, 23 Nov 2025 08:01:14 +0100 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. http://www.euronews.com/next/2025/11/20/nasa-reveals-new-3iatlas-images-what-do-we-know-about-the-comet http://www.euronews.com/next/2025/11/20/nasa-reveals-new-3iatlas-images-what-do-we-know-about-the-comet Thu, 20 Nov 2025 12:21:20 +0100 The European Space Agency's (ESA) two satellites and several NASA spacecraft at and near Mars zoomed in on the comet as it passed the red planet just 29 million kilometres away last month. http://www.euronews.com/next/2025/11/20/europe-risks-falling-behind-in-space-data-centre-race-new-report-warns http://www.euronews.com/next/2025/11/20/europe-risks-falling-behind-in-space-data-centre-race-new-report-warns Thu, 20 Nov 2025 08:15:49 +0100 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. http://www.euronews.com/next/2025/11/17/this-space-suit-designed-by-a-french-sportswear-brand-will-be-tested-in-orbit-next-year http://www.euronews.com/next/2025/11/17/this-space-suit-designed-by-a-french-sportswear-brand-will-be-tested-in-orbit-next-year Mon, 17 Nov 2025 14:18:41 +0100 The popular French sports gear company Decathlon has designed a new suit for European astronauts to wear in orbit. The prototype will be tested on the ISS next year. http://www.euronews.com/next/2025/11/17/scientists-use-ai-to-build-the-most-detailed-milky-way-model-ever-created http://www.euronews.com/next/2025/11/17/scientists-use-ai-to-build-the-most-detailed-milky-way-model-ever-created Mon, 17 Nov 2025 12:31:42 +0100 Scientists have created the first-ever simulation that models every one of the Milky Way’s 100 billion stars, using AI to run galaxy-scale physics 100 times faster than previous methods. http://www.euronews.com/next/2025/11/14/chinese-astronauts-return-to-earth-after-delay-blamed-on-space-debris-damage http://www.euronews.com/next/2025/11/14/chinese-astronauts-return-to-earth-after-delay-blamed-on-space-debris-damage Fri, 14 Nov 2025 12:05:16 +0100 The original return plan was scrapped because a window in the Shenzhou-20 capsule had tiny cracks, most likely caused by impact from space debris, the space agency said on Friday. http://www.euronews.com/next/2025/11/14/france-wants-to-bolster-its-space-defences-heres-what-it-could-buy-first http://www.euronews.com/next/2025/11/14/france-wants-to-bolster-its-space-defences-heres-what-it-could-buy-first Fri, 14 Nov 2025 09:00:50 +0100 French President Emmanuel Macron outlined a new space defense strategy this week. Here are some of the space weapons that the country could invest in. http://www.euronews.com/next/2025/11/13/astronomers-spot-first-giant-star-eruption-beyond-the-solar-system http://www.euronews.com/next/2025/11/13/astronomers-spot-first-giant-star-eruption-beyond-the-solar-system Thu, 13 Nov 2025 06:30:07 +0100 A nearby star has just been caught throwing a tantrum – and it could rewrite what we know about the potential for life in the universe. http://www.euronews.com/next/2025/11/11/stranded-chinese-astronauts-in-good-condition-officials-say-after-space-debris-delays-retu http://www.euronews.com/next/2025/11/11/stranded-chinese-astronauts-in-good-condition-officials-say-after-space-debris-delays-retu Tue, 11 Nov 2025 14:52:33 +0100 The astronauts’ scheduled return to Earth was aborted earlier this month. http://www.euronews.com/next/2025/11/10/second-launch-of-new-glenn-rocket-postponed-due-to-weather-in-test-for-bezos-blue-origin http://www.euronews.com/next/2025/11/10/second-launch-of-new-glenn-rocket-postponed-due-to-weather-in-test-for-bezos-blue-origin Mon, 10 Nov 2025 12:40:15 +0100 The rocket launch scheduled for Sunday afternoon was scrubbed due to weather. Blue Origin says its next launch will take place no earlier than 12 November. http://www.euronews.com/next/2025/11/09/the-international-space-station-celebrates-25-years-of-human-life-in-space-heres-a-look-ba http://www.euronews.com/next/2025/11/09/the-international-space-station-celebrates-25-years-of-human-life-in-space-heres-a-look-ba Sun, 09 Nov 2025 08:00:31 +0100 Three American and Russian astronauts landed at the International Space Station for the first time in November 2000. We take a look back at some of the station’s biggest moments. http://www.euronews.com/next/2025/11/07/europes-newathena-telescope-to-detect-supermassive-black-holes-at-the-edge-of-the-universe http://www.euronews.com/next/2025/11/07/europes-newathena-telescope-to-detect-supermassive-black-holes-at-the-edge-of-the-universe Fri, 07 Nov 2025 12:00:44 +0100 Portuguese researchers predict that Europe's future space observatory will detect hundreds of thousands of supermassive black holes. http://www.euronews.com/next/2025/11/03/was-3iatlas-sent-by-aliens-why-the-comet-from-another-world-continues-to-baffle http://www.euronews.com/next/2025/11/03/was-3iatlas-sent-by-aliens-why-the-comet-from-another-world-continues-to-baffle Mon, 03 Nov 2025 15:54:04 +0100 The mystery surrounding 3I/ATLAS has captured the imagination of many, from leading astronomers to pop culture A-listers like Kim Kardashian and tech mogul Elon Musk. http://www.euronews.com/next/2025/11/03/everything-to-know-about-novembers-supermoon-the-brightest-of-the-year-and-how-to-spot-it http://www.euronews.com/next/2025/11/03/everything-to-know-about-novembers-supermoon-the-brightest-of-the-year-and-how-to-spot-it Mon, 03 Nov 2025 11:37:03 +0100 The November supermoon, also called the Beaver Moon, will be the closest full moon of 2025, appearing brighter and slightly larger than usual. http://www.euronews.com/next/2025/10/29/everything-we-know-about-3iatlas-the-mysterious-object-speeding-through-our-solar-system http://www.euronews.com/next/2025/10/29/everything-we-know-about-3iatlas-the-mysterious-object-speeding-through-our-solar-system Wed, 29 Oct 2025 11:57:53 +0100 While most scientists believe it’s a natural comet, one Harvard astronomer has suggested its unusual features could hint at signs of alien technology. http://www.euronews.com/next/2025/10/25/spain-completes-its-most-ambitious-space-project-with-the-launch-of-the-satellite-spainsat http://www.euronews.com/next/2025/10/25/spain-completes-its-most-ambitious-space-project-with-the-launch-of-the-satellite-spainsat Sat, 25 Oct 2025 08:01:03 +0200 The SpainSat NG II satellite successfully took off from Cape Canaveral aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9. With it, Spain completes its SPAINSAT NG secure communications programme and reinforces its role as a technological and strategic reference in space. http://www.euronews.com/next/2025/10/23/james-webb-space-telescope-detects-seeds-of-life-in-icy-star-beyond-our-galaxy http://www.euronews.com/next/2025/10/23/james-webb-space-telescope-detects-seeds-of-life-in-icy-star-beyond-our-galaxy Thu, 23 Oct 2025 07:01:29 +0200 Complex organic molecules, including methanol and ethanol, have been detected outside the Milky Way, using the James Webb Space Telescope. http://www.euronews.com/next/2025/10/21/us-to-reopen-artemis-iii-moon-mission-contract-after-spacex-delays-says-nasas-sean-duffy http://www.euronews.com/next/2025/10/21/us-to-reopen-artemis-iii-moon-mission-contract-after-spacex-delays-says-nasas-sean-duffy Tue, 21 Oct 2025 11:26:20 +0200 The acting head of NASA said that he will reopen a 2021 contract given to Elon Musk’s SpaceX to other companies for the Artemis III mission. http://www.euronews.com/next/2025/10/21/europes-answer-to-starlink-airbus-thales-and-leonardo-reportedly-agree-to-satellite-merger http://www.euronews.com/next/2025/10/21/europes-answer-to-starlink-airbus-thales-and-leonardo-reportedly-agree-to-satellite-merger Tue, 21 Oct 2025 07:01:06 +0200 The merger comes as Elon Musk’s Starlink marked its 10,000th satellite launch into orbit http://www.euronews.com/next/2025/10/20/time-is-running-out-for-spacex-as-artemis-iii-mission-deadline-looms-despite-successful-la http://www.euronews.com/next/2025/10/20/time-is-running-out-for-spacex-as-artemis-iii-mission-deadline-looms-despite-successful-la Mon, 20 Oct 2025 06:30:55 +0200 SpaceX’s Starship successfully took off and landed in its 11th launch last week. What’s next for the rocket that’s supposed to take humans back to the Moon and beyond? http://www.euronews.com/next/2025/10/16/earths-northern-hemisphere-is-darkening-faster-than-the-south-scientists-find http://www.euronews.com/next/2025/10/16/earths-northern-hemisphere-is-darkening-faster-than-the-south-scientists-find Thu, 16 Oct 2025 15:22:02 +0200 Experts say cleaner air, melting Arctic ice and subtle changes in cloud formation are behind the shift. http://www.euronews.com/next/2025/10/15/europe-wants-to-bring-industry-to-space-what-is-the-moon-economy http://www.euronews.com/next/2025/10/15/europe-wants-to-bring-industry-to-space-what-is-the-moon-economy Wed, 15 Oct 2025 07:00:01 +0200 Some of the world’s space agencies are getting ready for commercial activity on the Moon. http://www.euronews.com/next/2025/10/14/spacex-successfully-launches-11th-test-flight-of-giant-starship-rocket http://www.euronews.com/next/2025/10/14/spacex-successfully-launches-11th-test-flight-of-giant-starship-rocket Tue, 14 Oct 2025 05:06:05 +0200 Starship carried up eight mock satellites mimicking SpaceX’s Starlinks. The entire flight lasted just over an hour, originating from Starbase near the Mexican border. http://www.euronews.com/next/2025/10/10/uzbekistan-aims-to-open-a-space-city-for-major-industry-event-in-2028-building-on-space-am http://www.euronews.com/next/2025/10/10/uzbekistan-aims-to-open-a-space-city-for-major-industry-event-in-2028-building-on-space-am Fri, 10 Oct 2025 07:02:29 +0200 Uzbekistan will host the world’s largest space industry gathering in 2028 as it seeks to strengthen its space ambitions http://www.euronews.com/next/2025/10/06/astronomers-spot-rogue-planet-devouring-six-billion-tonnes-of-gas-and-dust-every-second http://www.euronews.com/next/2025/10/06/astronomers-spot-rogue-planet-devouring-six-billion-tonnes-of-gas-and-dust-every-second Mon, 06 Oct 2025 07:01:29 +0200 Astronomers say the rogue planet is devouring dust and gas at six billion tonnes per second - behaviour usually seen in stars. http://www.euronews.com/next/2025/09/30/nasas-artemis-ii-mission-to-fly-around-the-moon-as-early-as-february-2026 http://www.euronews.com/next/2025/09/30/nasas-artemis-ii-mission-to-fly-around-the-moon-as-early-as-february-2026 Tue, 30 Sep 2025 09:46:53 +0200 The first crewed flight around the Moon in over 50 years aims to build a lasting human presence on the lunar surface and lay the groundwork for future journeys to Mars. http://www.euronews.com/next/2025/09/24/space-weather-satellites-blast-off-together-to-study-the-suns-violent-side http://www.euronews.com/next/2025/09/24/space-weather-satellites-blast-off-together-to-study-the-suns-violent-side Wed, 24 Sep 2025 14:52:17 +0200 The trio of satellites aimed for a Sun-orbiting lookout 1.6 million kilometers from Earth, each on its own separate mission. http://www.euronews.com/next/2025/09/10/life-on-mars-this-may-be-closest-weve-actually-come-to-discovering-ancient-life-scientists http://www.euronews.com/next/2025/09/10/life-on-mars-this-may-be-closest-weve-actually-come-to-discovering-ancient-life-scientists Wed, 10 Sep 2025 19:38:16 +0200 NASA said it's “the clearest sign yet” that life once existed on Mars but more research is needed. http://www.euronews.com/next/2025/09/08/blood-moon-the-most-beautiful-images-of-the-total-lunar-eclipse-around-the-world http://www.euronews.com/next/2025/09/08/blood-moon-the-most-beautiful-images-of-the-total-lunar-eclipse-around-the-world Mon, 08 Sep 2025 08:54:32 +0200 On Sunday evening, a total lunar eclipse provided spectacular images worldwide. Some of the most beautiful shots are summarised here. http://www.euronews.com/next/2025/08/27/spacex-pulls-off-starship-rocket-launch-deploying-dummy-satellites-into-space http://www.euronews.com/next/2025/08/27/spacex-pulls-off-starship-rocket-launch-deploying-dummy-satellites-into-space Wed, 27 Aug 2025 06:42:36 +0200 The rocket deployed eight dummy satellites into space, before splashing down as planned into the Indian Ocean. http://www.euronews.com/next/2025/08/25/spacex-to-launch-starship-rocket-in-test-for-elon-musks-moon-and-mars-ambitions http://www.euronews.com/next/2025/08/25/spacex-to-launch-starship-rocket-in-test-for-elon-musks-moon-and-mars-ambitions Mon, 25 Aug 2025 16:37:54 +0200 The launch is seen as a test for Elon Musk's company which aims to man missions to the Moon and has ambitions for Mars. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2025/08/23/59-years-ago-today-the-first-photograph-of-earth-from-lunar-orbit-was-taken http://www.euronews.com/culture/2025/08/23/59-years-ago-today-the-first-photograph-of-earth-from-lunar-orbit-was-taken Sat, 23 Aug 2025 16:19:41 +0200 In 1966, NASA's Lunar Orbiter 1 took the first photo of Earth from the Moon's orbit. The iconic image was restored in 2008 with more details. http://www.euronews.com/next/2025/08/20/tiny-new-moon-spotted-around-uranus-by-powerful-space-telescope http://www.euronews.com/next/2025/08/20/tiny-new-moon-spotted-around-uranus-by-powerful-space-telescope Wed, 20 Aug 2025 09:43:24 +0200 The new moon, still nameless, ups the planet's total moon count to 29. http://www.euronews.com/next/2025/08/18/google-and-nasa-are-building-an-ai-tool-to-treat-health-problems-while-astronauts-are-in-s http://www.euronews.com/next/2025/08/18/google-and-nasa-are-building-an-ai-tool-to-treat-health-problems-while-astronauts-are-in-s Mon, 18 Aug 2025 16:08:44 +0200 The ‘Crew Medical Officer Digital Assistant’ will help medical crews on Earth diagnose astronauts’ health issues in space in real time. http://www.euronews.com/next/2025/08/18/how-space-is-becoming-the-new-battlefield-between-world-powers http://www.euronews.com/next/2025/08/18/how-space-is-becoming-the-new-battlefield-between-world-powers Mon, 18 Aug 2025 10:25:35 +0200 Between hijacked satellites and orbiting space weapons, space is the next frontier in the fight for global dominance. http://www.euronews.com/next/2025/08/18/ever-seen-a-parade-in-the-sky-six-planets-will-soon-be-visible-from-earth-at-the-same-time http://www.euronews.com/next/2025/08/18/ever-seen-a-parade-in-the-sky-six-planets-will-soon-be-visible-from-earth-at-the-same-time Mon, 18 Aug 2025 09:39:34 +0200 Mercury will complete the lineup of six planets visible from Earth in the coming days. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/08/13/europe-says-it-leads-the-world-in-earth-observation-but-what-is-it http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/08/13/europe-says-it-leads-the-world-in-earth-observation-but-what-is-it Wed, 13 Aug 2025 16:10:09 +0200 Europe took another step towards cementing its position as a global leader in space-based climate monitoring, with the successful launch of its Ariane 6 rocket carrying a new weather and climate satellite into orbit.