Observers catch rare glimpse of Mercury passing the sun
Astronomers and space enthusiasts have watched as Mercury made a rare transit of the sun.
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Boeing capsule completes major flight test in desert
Boeing’s capsule for astronauts has undergone its first major flight test, shooting a mile into the air then parachuting back to the New Mexico desert.
Nasa probe Voyager 2 reveals cosmic findings after reaching interstellar space
Nasa’s Voyager 2 has reported back with its initial cosmic findings – a year after becoming the second man-made object to “leave” the Solar System.
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.
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).
Mars lander’s digger is burrowing again after setback
A Mars lander’s digger is burrowing into the red planet again after hitting a snag seven months ago.
Nasa says new spacesuits for moonwalking will consign bunny hops to history
Nasa has revealed new spacesuits as it moves closer in its bid to return to the moon by 2024.
All-female spacewalk brought forward after space station power failure
Nasa has moved up the first all-female spacewalk to this week because of a power system failure at the International Space Station.
Salt traces on Mars provide clues into how planet may have lost water
Salts found in a Mars crater suggest drastic climate fluctuations may have caused the planet’s water to evaporate.
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.
Nasa lander captures marsquakes and other Martian sounds
Nasa’s InSight lander on Mars has captured the low rumble of marsquakes and a symphony of other otherworldly sounds.
Nasa unable to spot India’s lost moon lander
A Nasa orbiter circulating the moon was unable to spot India’s lost lander in newly released photos around its targeted landing site.
Japan sends new batteries to space station
A Japanese supply ship rocketed toward the International Space Station on Tuesday, two weeks after a launch pad fire halted the first countdown.
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.
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.
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.