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Europe picks companies to help build Argonaut moon lander

Europe's plans to develop its "Argonaut" robotic moon lander are moving ahead with the announcement of an Italy-led consortium that will build a key element of the spacecraft.

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Cosmonaut removed from SpaceX's Crew 12 mission for violating national security rules: report

Veteran cosmonaut Oleg Artemyev was taken off SpaceX's Crew 12 mission to the International Space Station after violating ITAR regulations, according to the Russian publication The Insider.

Space

Planetary Defence Shift: 3I/ATLAS Forces Nations to Prepare for Multiple Threats

Global space agencies are conducting secret drills as Avi Loeb's 'swarm' theory about interstellar object 3I/ATLAS forces a rethink of planetary defence.

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Europe passes record-breaking space budget while NASA hit with deep cuts

The European Space Agency member states have approved a record-breaking budget for the next three years, including increased funding for science exploration.

Space

30 years of SOHO staring at the sun | Space photo of the day for Dec. 2, 2025

This year marks 30 years of SOHO observing our sun, an extraordinary milestone for a mission originally expected to last only about three years.

Space

3I/ATLAS Updates: How the Hera Space Probe Fits into the Buzz Surrounding the Interstellar Comet

The ESA's Hera space probe is positioned as a frontrunner in planetary defence in light of the hype surrounding 3I/ATLAS and its journey.

International Business Times UK

1st European to fly to the moon will be German

A German astronaut will be the first European to fly to the moon with a future NASA-led Artemis mission.

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NASA exoplanet-hunting spacecraft hears a red giant star 'singing' to its partner black hole

NASA's exoplanet-hunting spacecraft TESS has heard the song a star-quaking red giant sings to its partner black hole.

Space

France's first woman in space in 25 years counts down to trip to the ISS

French astronaut Sophie Adenot is preparing for her first mission to the International Space Station in February 2026, a trip that will make her the first Frenchwoman in space since 2001. During her eight-month stay, she will conduct nearly 200 scientific experiments in microgravity.

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Jupiter Encounter: Could 3I/ATLAS Release Technology Into Orbit?

New orbital data reveals interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS may be on a guided path to Jupiter's Hill radius. Discover why this precise trajectory suggests the visitor could be releasing alien technology into our solar system.

International Business Times UK

From the Lab: ESA's Solar Orbiter reveals sun's south pole for first time

The European Space Agency's Solar Orbiter spacecraft has achieved a groundbreaking milestone by capturing the first-ever detailed images of the sun's south pole earlier this year. This unprecedented view offers scientists a crucial new perspective on our closest star.

Radio France Internationale

ESA JUICE Images: Comet 3I/ATLAS Photos Trapped Until February 2026

ESA's JUICE spacecraft unexpectedly photographed interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS, but thermal protection near the Sun means the pioneering images are 'trapped' onboard until February 2026. Learn why this crucial delay is necessary.

International Business Times UK

3I/ATLAS Mystery: Interstellar Visitor 'Targeting' Jupiter Claims Expert

Jupiter's moon Io may host alien life in protected lava tubes. Now, Avi Loeb claims the anomalous interstellar object 3I/ATLAS, potentially a mothership, is maneuvering directly toward the Jovian system.

International Business Times UK

From Saturn to the Moon: European Space Agency’s €22 billion plan to catch up in space race

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

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The Independent UK

European Space Agency boosts budget to catch up in space race

The European Space Agency has announced a significant budget increase for the next three years, reaching nearly $26 billion

International Business Times UK

December 19 Close Approach: ESA Confirms 3I/ATLAS Path Is Safe For Earth

The Dec 19 close approach of 3I/ATLAS is safe! ESA confirms the interstellar comet is 270 million km away, thanks to a Mars orbiter breakthrough that improved trajectory tracking by a factor of ten.

Space

NASA renews commitment to Europe's life-hunting Mars rover despite Trump budget cuts

"These confirmations have been given to us in writing, so this is a very important step."

International Business Times UK

3I/ATLAS Nears Earth—Experts Claim Comet Is A Window To Galaxy's Past

Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS is now within 300 million km of Earth. Discover why NASA and ESA are tracking this ancient visitor and how to view it before its closest approach in December 2025.

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Dark plasma dances over the sun | Space photo of the day for Nov. 26, 2025

These images help to unravel the magnetic mechanisms driving the sun's behavior and shaping the space environment throughout the solar system.

International Business Times UK

3I/ATLAS: Structural Features Never Documented In Any Known Celestial Object

The interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS challenges physics with a missing dust tail, a forward anti-tail, and strange composition.

The Conversation

When darkness shines: How dark stars could illuminate the early universe

Scientists working with the James Webb Space Telescope discovered three unusual astronomical objects in early 2025, which may be examples of dark stars. The concept of dark stars has existed for some time and could alter scientists’ understanding of how ordinary stars form. However, their name is somewhat misleading.

International Business Times UK

3I/ATLAS: Amateur Astronomers Spot Continuous Motion, Surprising Experts

Is the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS spinning? That is the question currently dominating online astronomy circles, fueled by reports from amateur observers who claim to have spotted continuous motion.

Space

These 2 moon rovers used cameras and lasers to hunt for simulated water ice — and one looks like WALL-E

Two cute rovers recently teamed up in a moon-like facility in search of water, to support future Artemis missions and their astronauts.

The Conversation

How will the universe end?

Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to CuriousKidsUS@theconversation.com.

International Business Times UK

3I/ATLAS Mystery: Name Is 'Only Straightforward Detail' Scientists Can Agree On

The name '3I/ATLAS' is the only detail scientists agree on. From Elon Musk's warnings to Avi Loeb's Jupiter theory, discover why this interstellar visitor is baffling the world.

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