Nasa astronauts complete historic all-female spacewalk
Two astronauts have completed the first-ever female-only spacewalk at the International Space Station (ISS) after more than seven hours.
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Donald Trump praises astronauts on first all-female spacewalk
The US president has congratulated two astronauts undertaking the first ever female spacewalk at the International Space Station (ISS), telling them “you’re doing an incredible job”.
Nasa astronauts make history as they begin first all-female spacewalk
The first ever all-female spacewalk has kicked off at the International Space Station (ISS).
Nasa set for first all-female spacewalk to fix faulty power unit
Nasa is gearing up for the first ever all-female spacewalk on Friday following a power system failure at the International Space Station (ISS).
Investor turns up heat on BHP over climate lobbying
One of BHP’s biggest investors has warned the company must pull out of industry lobbying groups or face damage to its reputation on climate change.
Astronauts return safely to Earth after flight from International Space Station
An American, a Russian and the first astronaut to fly into space from the United Arab Emirates have safely landed after a six-hour flight from the International Space Station.
Space station relocates capsule to help Soyuz with robot aboard dock
The crew of the International Space Station has successfully relocated a Soyuz space capsule to another docking port to facilitate the rendezvous with another spacecraft.
Russian capsule carrying humanoid robot fails space station docking
A Russian space capsule carrying a humanoid robot has failed to dock as planned with the International Space Station.
Nasa to open ISS up to private space tourists from 2020
American space agency Nasa has announced it is opening the International Space Station up to new commercial opportunities such as space tourism from 2020.
SpaceX launches supplies to International Space Station after power delays
SpaceX has launched a load of supplies to the International Space Station following a pair of power delays.
SpaceX delays supply launch to International Space Station
SpaceX has delayed a supply run to the International Space Station.
SpaceX confirms crew capsule destroyed in ground test
SpaceX has confirmed its crew capsule was destroyed in ground testing two weeks ago.
Nasa photo reveals UK as seen from the International Space Station
An image of the UK in all its beauty has been released by Nasa, revealing the nation’s expansive green lands and surrounding waters.
Nasa says India’s anti-satellite missile test was a ‘terrible thing’
Nasa has criticised India’s satellite destruction test for endangering astronauts on board the International Space Station (ISS).
Astronaut says Nasa pulled all-female spacewalk on her recommendation
Anne McClain, the astronaut who had to pull out of Nasa’s first all-female spacewalk, has said that the decision was based on her recommendation.
SpaceX’s Crew Dragon spacecraft blasts off into space
SpaceX’s Crew Dragon spacecraft took off on Saturday morning, marking the first major step towards US ambitions to resume sending astronauts into space on its own spacecraft on American soil.
2018’s notable moments in space exploration
Mankind’s curiosity to see what lies beyond planet Earth progressed further in 2018, with a number of successful missions and test flights that could see ordinary folk blast off on rockets within a few years.
Capsule carrying Christmas dinner rockets towards space station
Christmas turkey is rocketing towards the International Space Station, along with cranberry sauce, candied yams and the obligatory fruitcake.
Trio of astronauts arrive safely on International Space Station
The latest batch of astronauts to take up residence on board the International Space Station (ISS) have arrived safely following a six-hour flight.
Astronauts blast off to ISS less than two months after failed launch
Astronauts have blasted off to the International Space Station (ISS) less than two months after the previous Soyuz mission failed.
International Space Station celebrates 20th anniversary
The International Space Station is celebrating 20 years since being launched into orbit.
Scientists to create materials in space impossible to develop on Earth
Scientists are to start a project which could see new materials created in space with properties which are impossible to develop on Earth.
Hundreds of worms are set to fly to space in the name of science
Hundreds of tiny worms are set to journey to the International Space Station (ISS) to help scientists understand more about how astronauts experience muscle loss in space.
Astronaut captures stunning photo of the Moon from space
A German astronaut has shared a breathtaking photo he took of the moon from the International Space Station (ISS).
Everything you need to know about RemoveDEBRIS: the mission to clear space junk
RemoveDEBRIS – a spacecraft designed to demonstrate the technologies to remove space junk – has been launched from the International Space Station (ISS).
Nasa just sent a mini lab to the ISS to create the coldest place in the universe
Nasa announced last year that it was attempting to create the coldest place in the universe to find out more about how atoms behave in space.
Former astronaut Scott Kelly on space tourism, flat-Earthers and Star Wars
Former Nasa astronaut Scott Kelly took part in a Reddit Ask Me Anything, answering questions online from members of the public.
This rare cloudless photo of the Scottish Highlands taken from space is stunning
An astronaut has captured a rare cloud-free photograph of the Scottish Highlands from the International Space Station.
The ISS is getting a new custom-built zero gravity printer
Even astronauts occasionally need to print out important documents, so tech giant HP is providing the International Space Station with a new printer.
Astronaut Scott Kelly’s DNA shows long-term changes after living in space for a year
It appears spending a year in space can alter a person’s DNA in the long-term.