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Japan launches historic mission to get samples from Mars' moon

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Timelapse of partial solar eclipse seen from Royal Observatory Greenwich

Britain witnessed its most significant solar eclipse since 1999, with more than 90% of the Sun obscured in some parts of the country. Crowds gathered in parks and open spaces to watch the rare celestial event. In London, the sky turned an eerie grey as a sliver of sunlight appeared above the Moon.

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Rare eclipse plunges parts of Europe into darkness

Skywatchers across Europe gathered to watch a rare solar eclipse, using protective glasses as the Moon passed in front of the Sun.

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Portugal awaits a solar eclipse and a meteor shower on the same night

In some parts of the country, the Moon will completely cover the Sun, plunging onlookers into a sci-fi-like scene.

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A once-in-a-lifetime spectacle: Iceland prepares for total solar eclipse

Iceland is preparing for a rare total solar eclipse on 12 August, with thousands of visitors expected to head to the country's western regions.

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Huge SpaceX rocket stage believed to have slammed into Moon

The 4-tonne part poses no risk to Earth, but it has revived the debate on space debris ahead of major space exploration missions like Artemis III.

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Europe a strong US partner in the Moon race, ESA astronaut says

Italian astronaut Luca Parmitano will pilot the Artemis III mission, NASA's next step towards its first Moon landing in decades. He tells Euronews how he is preparing, his thoughts on the space race and what European aspects he’ll bring into orbit.

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NASA warns SpaceX rocket debris may hit Moon

In August, parts of a SpaceX rocket are expected to slam into the Moon. The collision was not planned, but experts are monitoring it. Will the impact be visible from Earth?

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

What comes next for NASA’s Artemis missions after a historic lunar fly-around?

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Rare Strawberry Moon shines over Lisbon

The strawberry moon rises over Lisbon, drawing crowds to viewpoints across the city as locals and tourists watch the rare moon above the River Tagus.

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The Strawberry Moon rises tonight — and no, it isn't strawberry-coloured

The Strawberry Moon rises over Europe this evening, bringing with it centuries of tradition and absolutely no strawberry colouring whatsoever.

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Saatchi Gallery's ambitious new summer show turns its gaze to the sky

From a giant glowing Sun and immersive installations that can't be photographed, to ancient Arctic snow goggles and textiles inspired by the Apollo missions, the exhibition spans centuries of human imagination.

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Blue Origin rocket explodes seconds into engine test

Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket exploded during an engine test at Cape Canaveral, with Jeff Bezos acknowledging a “rough day” and saying the company will rebuild and continue testing.

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Everything you need to know about NASA's plan to build a Moon base

NASA has unveiled an ambitious plan to turn the Moon into a long-term human outpost, with the first robotic missions targeting 2026.

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The Moon’s darkest craters may become hubs for future laser technology

Permanently shadowed craters have long interested scientists. Could a new laser system help future spacecraft navigate the Moon more safely?

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NASA rolls out key Artemis III rocket stage for 2027 Moon mission

NASA has rolled out a major section of its Space Launch System rocket for the Artemis III mission, set to launch in 2027. The core stage will be transported to Kennedy Space Center as part of preparations for a future crewed lunar landing.

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'It was glorious': Artemis II crew reflect on historic Moon mission

In their first comments to the media, the Artemis II astronauts speak about the wonder and fear of the historic mission.