Nasa and European Space Agency working on plan to stop asteroids hitting Earth
Experts from both sides of the Atlantic are to meet in Rome next week on a mission to prevent asteroids from crashing into Earth.
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Houston, we have a cookie: Former Nasa astronaut on baking in space
As humans travel further into the universe, the ability to cook food in space will become more important, a former Nasa astronaut has said.
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.
Mick Jagger satisfied as Nasa names rolling stone on Mars after rock heroes
It may be a lot less than 2,000 light years from home, but there is now a “Rolling Stones Rock” on Mars.
Nasa’s top official gets look at next moon rocket
Nasa’s top official says the rocket expected to power the next mission to the moon is about 90% complete.
Nasa space telescope finds ‘first nearby super-Earth’
Nasa’s planet spotting telescope has uncovered another three planets, which scientists say include the first nearby super-Earth.
Astronomers uncover three new exoplanets 73 light years away
Scientists say they have discovered three new planets outside our solar system which orbit a star situated 73 light years away from Earth.
One giant leap for mankind: World marks 50 years since first step on the moon
This weekend marks 50 years since astronaut Neil Armstrong became the first person to walk on the lunar surface.
Trump meets Apollo 11 astronauts on 50th anniversary of moon landing
President Donald Trump marked the 50th anniversary of the first human steps on the moon at an Oval Office meeting Friday with former Apollo 11 astronauts.
Apollo 11 astronaut returns to launch pad 50 years later
Apollo 11 astronaut Michael Collins has returned to the exact spot where he flew to the moon 50 years ago with Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin.
Briton one step closer to walking on the moon with Nasa and UK Space Agency deal
Nasa and the UK Space Agency have signed an agreement that potentially brings a Briton one step closer to walking on the moon.
Neil Armstrong’s restored Apollo 11 spacesuit goes on display
The spacesuit that Apollo 11’s Neil Armstrong wore for that one small step on the moon is back on display in mint condition.
Apollo 11 astronaut returns to launch pad 50 years on from moon heroics
Apollo 11 astronaut Michael Collins has returned to the exact spot where he and two other astronauts flew to the moon 50 years ago.
Mars could become habitable by creating islands from ultralight material – study
Mars could be made habitable by the creation of small islands that mimic the Earth’s greenhouse effect, according to new research.
Nasa names centre after woman who was unsung heroine of moon landings
A Nasa facility in West Virginia has been renamed in honour of a native of the state whose calculations helped put men on the moon 50 years ago.
Nasa launches Orion crew capsule to test abort system
Nasa has conducted a full-stress launch abort test for the Orion capsules designed to carry astronauts to the moon.
Restored Nasa Mission Control comes alive 50 years after Apollo
Nasa has held a grand reopening of its Mission Control room from the Apollo days after it was meticulously restored to the way it looked 50 years ago.
Nasa to send spacecraft to Saturn’s largest moon Titan
Nasa will send a spacecraft to explore the surface of Saturn’s largest moon Titan and search for “the building blocks of life”, the space agency has revealed.
Nasa to open moon rock samples sealed since Apollo missions
Nasa is to open some pristine samples of moon rocks and dirt which have been stored for decades after being collected by Apollo astronauts.
Methane on Mars back down to background levels after spike
Levels of methane on Mars have dropped following a spike detected by Nasa’s Curiosity Rover last week which fuelled discussions about the possibility of life.
SpaceX launches rocket with 24 satellites
SpaceX has launched its heftiest rocket with 24 research satellites, a middle-of-the-night rideshare featuring a deep space atomic clock, a solar sail, a clean and green rocket fuel testbed, and even human ashes.
Nasa’s Mars rover detects methane spike, hinting at life
A Nasa rover on Mars has detected its largest amount of methane yet, which could be an early indication of life on the Red Planet.
Nasa captures closest image yet of Bennu asteroid
US space agency Nasa has captured its closest and most-detailed image yet of Bennu, a 78 billion kilogram asteroid which makes a close approach to Earth every six years.
Nasa makes Star Trek joke after finding ‘dune footprint’ on Mars
Nasa scientists tweeted a Star Trek joke after a photo was captured of a “dune footprint” on the surface of Mars that looks similar to the Starfleet insignia from the hit sci-fi TV show.
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.
Impact site of Israel’s failed moon lander revealed
Nasa has spotted the area where Israel’s failed moon lander crashed on the lunar surface last month, showing the impact of its hard landing.
Woman on moon will inspire young girls – Nasa chief
Seeing the first woman land on the moon by 2024 will inspire a new generation of young girls, Nasa’s chief has said.
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.
First ‘Marsquake’ recorded by US probe fitted with British seismic sensors
British sensors on a Nasa spacecraft are have recorded their first “Marsquake”.
First ‘Marsquake’ recorded by US probe fitted with British seismic sensors
British sensors on a Nasa spacecraft are have recorded their first “Marsquake”.