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.
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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”.
Nasa space telescope finds its first Earth-sized planet
A new space telescope has discovered its first Earth-sized planet in a star system beyond the sun.
SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy rocket takes off for first commercial flight
SpaceX has launched the world’s most powerful rocket on its first commercial mission.
Human health not greatly affected by space missions, Nasa twins study finds
A study of US astronaut Scott Kelly and his identical twin suggests human health is not significantly affected by longer missions to space.
Mars yields a new mystery: Where has all the methane gone?
First results from the UK-backed ExoMars mission to the Red Planet have mystified scientists.
First space test flight for Boeing’s astronaut capsule put back to August
Boeing’s new space capsule for astronauts faces more launch delays.
Speeding up Moon mission will bring Mars landing closer, says Nasa
Speeding up efforts to put astronauts back on the Moon will enable Nasa to bring a Mars landing closer, the space agency’s chief has said.
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).
Sign of life? Methane ‘spike’ on Mars confirmed by European spacecraft
A methane “burp” on Mars that has divided scientists but could be evidence of life on the Red Planet really was detected by a Nasa rover in 2013, say scientists.
Spacewalking astronauts replace more station batteries
Spacewalking astronauts have hustled through battery hook-ups outside the International Space Station in a major upgrade of the solar power grid.
Nasa moves a step closer to flying a helicopter on Mars in 2021
A helicopter that is set to fly on Mars in 2021 has completed its first test flight, American space agency Nasa has revealed.
Nasa spacesuit issue sparks debate over gender discrimination in science gear
Women in science are comparing stories of the times they have suffered because of uniforms and safety equipment designed for men.
Nasa pays volunteers to lie in bed all day
Nasa is paying volunteers to spend two months in bed.
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.
The race to return to the Moon explained
The pressure is on Nasa to put astronauts on the Moon once again, after US Vice President Mike Pence called on the space agency to up its pace and return to the Moon within five years.
Nasa urged to put US astronauts on the moon within five years
US vice president Mike Pence has called for American astronauts to return to the moon within five years.
Nasa’s first all-female spacewalk cancelled due to spacesuit size issue
Nasa’s first ever all-female spacewalk will no longer go ahead as planned because of a late change to one of the astronaut’s spacesuit size requirements.
Astronauts complete spacewalk to swap space station’s batteries
Two American astronauts have taken a spacewalk to replace ageing batteries on the International Space Station.
Russian-US crew arrives at International Space Station
A Russian-American crew has arrived at the International Space Station, five months after a botched launch led to an emergency landing for two of the three astronauts.
Nasa’s new rocket will not be ready for moon mission next year
Nasa’s massive new rocket will not be ready for a moon shot next year, the space agency’s top official has told the US Congress.
Rocks may be preventing Mars InSight lander from digging, says Nasa
Nasa’s InSight lander on Mars is no longer drilling into the surface of the planet as intended amid fears that rocks or gravel are blocking its instruments, the American space agency has said.
North-east stargazer snaps SpaceX Dragon streaking across sky
A north-east stargazer had an early start to snap a space capsule.