Giant planet found orbiting a white dwarf – study
A giant, intact planet has been discovered orbiting close to a white dwarf star for the first time, a new study suggests.
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Earth’s oxygen may have rusted the Moon for billions of years, scientists say
Scientists think the Earth’s oxygen may have been rusting the Moon for billions of years.
Nasa astronauts tell of first splashdown return in 45 years in SpaceX spacecraft
Nasa astronauts Robert Behnken and Douglas Hurley have said they believe SpaceX’s carrier, the Crew Dragon, is “ready to go” on further missions following the first splashdown return in 45 years.
Private boaters surround SpaceX capsule after successful splashdown
Nasa says it will need to do a better job in future of averting one unexpected offshoot of Sunday’s historic splashdown of astronauts – a rush of private boats which came too close to the spacecraft.
Nasa astronauts are back on Earth after first splashdown return in 45 years
Nasa astronauts Robert Behnken and Douglas Hurley are back on Earth after the first splashdown return in 45 years.
Nasa astronauts edging closer to first splashdown return in 45 years
Two Nasa astronauts are on the last leg of their journey home as they prepare to make the first splashdown return to Earth in 45 years.
Nasa astronauts depart ISS en route to first splashdown return in 45 years
Two Nasa astronauts will make the first splashdown return in 45 years after SpaceX’s astronaut carrier the Crew Dragon successfully undocked from the International Space Station (ISS) and began its journey back to Earth, SpaceX said.
Nasa astronauts set for first splashdown return in 45 years
Two Nasa astronauts are getting ready to make the first splashdown return in 45 years.
Nasa’s Perseverance rover heads to Mars to look for evidence of ancient life
Nasa’s new car-sized robotic spacecraft is on its way to Mars in a mission to search for evidence of ancient life.
Nasa set to return to Mars as it prepares to launch car-sized rover
Nasa is set to launch a car-sized robotic spacecraft to Mars as part of a mission to look for signs of past life on the planet.
UK researchers to help with search for life on Mars
Rock and soil samples taken from Mars in the search for life on the Red Planet are to be selected by UK researchers.
The race to Mars: Who is blasting off to the Red Planet and why?
Humanity’s hunger to reach Mars edged a step closer on Thursday as China launched its latest mission to the Red Planet.
Astronauts squeeze in last spacewalk before SpaceX departure
Astronauts have squeezed in one last spacewalk before turning their attention to the all-important end to SpaceX’s first crew flight.
No NASA hasn’t created a new star sign, it’s just one ditched 3,000 years ago by the Babylonians
A reported new star sign was actually identified by the Babylonians more than 3,000 years ago.
Mars a magnet for space scientists with three countries sending spacecraft
Mars is proving a popular destination for space missions with three countries sending unmanned spacecraft to the red planet in quick succession.
Comet provides spectacular show as it streaks past Earth
A newly discovered comet is streaking past Earth, providing a stunning night-time show after buzzing the sun and expanding its tail.
Aberdeen Science Centre to launch summer programme of online fun
Aberdeen Science Centre is set to launch its summer programme online on Friday, with a wide variety of experiments and activities for youngsters to enjoy while staying at home.
Launch of Nasa’s new Mars rover put back to end of July
Nasa has delayed the launch of its newest Mars rover yet again, to the end of July at the earliest, this time for a rocket issue.
Spacewalking astronauts carry out battery replacements on ISS
Astronauts performed their second spacewalk in under a week to replace old batteries outside the International Space Station.
Firm to offer balloon rides from Alaska to the edge of space
A company wants to use an advanced balloon to fly customers from Earth’s surface in Alaska to the highest reaches of the planet’s atmosphere.
Astronaut admits to losing mirror while on spacewalk
A spacewalking astronaut has added to the pieces of rubbish orbiting the Earth, losing a small mirror as soon as he stepped out of the International Space Station for battery work.
Mission impossible? Tom Cruise teams up with Nasa to shoot film in space
Tom Cruise is set to team up with Nasa to shoot a movie in space.
Satellite data show extent of Antarctic and Greenland melt adding to sea levels
Melting ice from Antarctica and Greenland’s shrinking ice sheet has been responsible for a 14mm (0.55in) rise in sea level since 2003, scientists said.
School student wins contest to name Mars-bound helicopter
A US high school student has named Nasa’s first Mars helicopter that will be deployed to the Red Planet later this summer.
Hubble reveals stunning image of ‘Cosmic Reef’ to mark 30th anniversary
The Hubble Space Telescope has shown off a mesmerising new image from deep in space to mark its 30th anniversary.
Nasa and SpaceX set to resume astronaut launches in United States
Nasa and SpaceX have picked May 27 for resuming astronaut launches from the United States after nine years of complete Russian dependence.
ISS crew lands in Kazakhstan after more than 200 days in space
An International Space Station crew has landed safely in Kazakhstan after more than 200 days in space.
Astronauts returning to changed world after months in space
Two Nasa astronauts have said they expect it will be tough returning to such a drastically changed world next week, after more than half a year at the International Space Station.
Astronomers find strongest evidence yet of a hidden black hole
Astronomers say they have found the strongest evidence yet of an elusive type of black hole in space.
Space Force launches first mission amid virus precautions
The newly-established US Space Force has launched its first national security satellite, with a leaner staff because of the coronavirus pandemic.