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Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS will safely pass Earth this Friday

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This is what wind in a black hole looks like, according to astronomers

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ESA is building a new Greenland base amid electronic warfare

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The last supermoon of the year is here. Here's how to spot it

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Russia pulls cosmonaut over alleged security breach at SpaceX facility

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Could mould found in Chernobyl protect astronauts in orbit?

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Cyber warfare in space: Attacks on space systems rose since 2023

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How the European Space Agency plans to catch up in space race

These are the European Space Agency’s new top 4 space priorities.

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Humanity may have just caught its first glimpse of dark matter

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.

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Could these 100-gram bricks shape the first habitats on the Moon?

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.

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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?

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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.

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This is the closest look at the 3I/Atlas comet

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.

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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.

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French sports brand Decathlon designs Europe’s next space suit

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.

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Scientists use AI to build the most detailed Milky Way model ever made

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.

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Chinese astronauts arrive on Earth after space debris delayed return

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.

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Here's what France could buy amid space defence push

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.

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Astronomers spot first giant star eruption beyond the Solar System

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.

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Stranded Chinese astronauts ‘in good condition,’ officials say

The astronauts’ scheduled return to Earth was aborted earlier this month.

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Blue Origin’s second megarocket launch postponed due to weather

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.

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A look back at the 25 years of human life on the ISS

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.

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Scientists say new space telescope will detect massive black holes

Portuguese researchers predict that Europe's future space observatory will detect hundreds of thousands of supermassive black holes.

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3I/ATLAS: Why the comet from another world continues to baffle

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.

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Everything to know about the November supermoon

The November supermoon, also called the Beaver Moon, will be the closest full moon of 2025, appearing brighter and slightly larger than usual.

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Alien technology or comet? What to know about mysterious 3I/ATLAS

While most scientists believe it’s a natural comet, one Harvard astronomer has suggested its unusual features could hint at signs of alien technology.

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Spain completes its 'most ambitious space project' with SpainSat NG II

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.

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Astronomers discover “seeds of life” in icy star beyond our galaxy

Complex organic molecules, including methanol and ethanol, have been detected outside the Milky Way, using the James Webb Space Telescope.

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NASA to reopen Artemis III Moon contract after SpaceX delays

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.

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Airbus, Thales and Leonardo agree to satellite merger

The merger comes as Elon Musk’s Starlink marked its 10,000th satellite launch into orbit

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What’s next for SpaceX after a successful Starship launch?

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?

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Why is the Northern Hemisphere darkening faster than the South?

Experts say cleaner air, melting Arctic ice and subtle changes in cloud formation are behind the shift.

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What is the ‘Moon economy?’

Some of the world’s space agencies are getting ready for commercial activity on the Moon.

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SpaceX successfully launches 11th test flight of giant Starship rocket

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.

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Uzbekistan to create a ‘Space City’ in 2028 amid space ambitions

Uzbekistan will host the world’s largest space industry gathering in 2028 as it seeks to strengthen its space ambitions

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Astronomers spot fastest-growing planet ever detected

Astronomers say the rogue planet is devouring dust and gas at six billion tonnes per second - behaviour usually seen in stars.

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Artemis II mission to fly around the Moon as early as February 2026

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.

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Space weather satellites blast off to study the Sun's violent side

The trio of satellites aimed for a Sun-orbiting lookout 1.6 million kilometers from Earth, each on its own separate mission.

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Life on Mars? NASA rover makes massive mysterious discovery

NASA said it's “the clearest sign yet” that life once existed on Mars but more research is needed.

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Blood Moon: The most beautiful pictures of the total lunar eclipse

On Sunday evening, a total lunar eclipse provided spectacular images worldwide. Some of the most beautiful shots are summarised here.

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SpaceX pulls off Starship rocket launch in tenth test flight

The rocket deployed eight dummy satellites into space, before splashing down as planned into the Indian Ocean.

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SpaceX Starship rocket launch delayed again due to bad weather

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.

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First photograph of Earth taken from Moon's orbit turns 59

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.

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Tiny new moon spotted around Uranus by powerful space telescope

The new moon, still nameless, ups the planet's total moon count to 29.

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Google, NASA developing AI tool to treat health problems in space

The ‘Crew Medical Officer Digital Assistant’ will help medical crews on Earth diagnose astronauts’ health issues in space in real time.

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How space is becoming the new battlefield

Between hijacked satellites and orbiting space weapons, space is the next frontier in the fight for global dominance.

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How to spot the planet parade in the predawn sky this month

Mercury will complete the lineup of six planets visible from Earth in the coming days.

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Europe says it leads the world in Earth Observation. But what is it?

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.

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Ariane 6 carrying climate monitoring satellite succesfully launched

The rocket is crucial for giving Europe independent access to space, and reducing its reliance on Elon Musk's SpaceX, and will help the continent build resilience against the climate crisis.

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Space Race 2.0? US speeding plans to build nuclear reactor on the Moon

The rivalry of the superpowers in space is entering a new phase, in which energy independence beyond Earth plays a key role.

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Perseids 2025: All you need to know about the celestial spectacle

Every August, humanity has a rendezvous with the cosmos. It is an ancient tradition, almost a rite of summer, to go out under the cover of night and wait for a "shooting star". The highest peak of the meteor shower will be on the night of 12 to 13 August.

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