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Destination Mars, episode 8: Approaching the Red Planet
The ExoMars mission is at a critical moment. The spacecraft is very close to the red planet, and tension is mounting.The ExoMars mission is at a critical moment. The spacecraft is very close to the red planet, and tension is mounting.
Philae: a space odyssey with a happy end
After nearly two years missing in action, Rosetta's small lander Philae has finally been located in a shadowed spot on the comet 67-P - also known as Churyumov Gerasimenko - just three weeks before thAfter nearly two years missing in action, Rosetta's small lander Philae has finally been located in a shadowed spot on the comet 67-P - also known as Churyumov Gerasimenko - just three weeks before th
Philae - Lost....and Found!
The lost lander has been spotted on the "Space Duck" comet it landed on 664 days ago.The lost lander has been spotted on the "Space Duck" comet it landed on 664 days ago.
ET ring back Russian telescope picks up mysterious radio signal
Is there anybody out there? The fundamental question is rebounding once again after a mysterious radio signal was picked up by a Russian telescope.Is there anybody out there? The fundamental question is rebounding once again after a mysterious radio signal was picked up by a Russian telescope.
Scientists end Mars simulation experiment after one year in a solar-powered dome
Six scientists have emerged from a solar-powered dome on a Hawaiian volcano having completed a year-long experiment mimicking life on Mars.Six scientists have emerged from a solar-powered dome on a Hawaiian volcano having completed a year-long experiment mimicking life on Mars.
Spacecraft Rosetta prepares to crash-land on comet 67P
The extraordinary mission of ESA’s Rosetta spacecraft around comet 67P is nearly over: on 30 September the craft will crash land on its surface and end a 12 year voyage through…The extraordinary mission of ESA’s Rosetta spacecraft around comet 67P is nearly over: on 30 September the craft will crash land on its surface and end a 12 year voyage through…
Commercial space tourism moves closer to reality as Virgin Galactic gets FAA licence
Richard Branson’s dream of commercial space tourism is a step closer to reality.Richard Branson’s dream of commercial space tourism is a step closer to reality.
How 3D-printers can take space exploration to the next level
Researchers at the European Space Agency are testing the next generation of 3D-printers to use in Space.Researchers at the European Space Agency are testing the next generation of 3D-printers to use in Space.
Farewell Philae: Communication cut to Rosetta's probe for final time
The first space probe to land on a comet has had its communications cut with Earth for the final time.The first space probe to land on a comet has had its communications cut with Earth for the final time.
NASA's Juno probe returns first photo of Jupiter
NASA’s Juno probe has returned its first in-orbit photo of Jupiter.NASA’s Juno probe has returned its first in-orbit photo of Jupiter.
NASA's Juno spacecraft reaches Jupiter
NASA celebrated a great victory on Tuesday as its spacecraft Juno finally reached Jupiter, the largest planet in the solar system.NASA celebrated a great victory on Tuesday as its spacecraft Juno finally reached Jupiter, the largest planet in the solar system.
Mutinational three-member crew heads for Space Station in next generation Soyuz capsule
A three member multinational crew has blasted off from Kazakhstan on the debut flight of a next generation Russian Soyuz capsule, headed for the International Space…A three member multinational crew has blasted off from Kazakhstan on the debut flight of a next generation Russian Soyuz capsule, headed for the International Space…
See first pictures of Jupiter from NASA's Juno probe
NASA scientists have been celebrating confirmation of the arrival of the Juno probe at Jupiter.NASA scientists have been celebrating confirmation of the arrival of the Juno probe at Jupiter.
Fifth US military satellite blasts off
A fifth Navy communication satellite has been launched from Cape Canaveral in Florida for use by the U.A fifth Navy communication satellite has been launched from Cape Canaveral in Florida for use by the U.
British astronaut Tim Peake makes a safe return to Earth
British astronaut Tim Peake has safely returned to Earth after spending half-a-year in space.British astronaut Tim Peake has safely returned to Earth after spending half-a-year in space.
Reusable rocket survives "Apollo 15 test"
The American firm Blue Origin has safely launched and landed its New Shephard rocket for the fourth time, describing the mission test as ‘impeccable’.The American firm Blue Origin has safely launched and landed its New Shephard rocket for the fourth time, describing the mission test as ‘impeccable’.
Tim Peake: back to Earth after an 'out of this world' experience
A Russian, an American and a history-making British astronaut landed safely in Kazakhstan on Saturday, after a six month stint on the International Space…A Russian, an American and a history-making British astronaut landed safely in Kazakhstan on Saturday, after a six month stint on the International Space…
Bringing space technology down to earth at the Living Planet Symposium
Orbiting the earth are some of the most important tools to human understanding of the earth. Satellites are not only important to scientists but areOrbiting the earth are some of the most important tools to human understanding of the earth. Satellites are not only important to scientists but are
Three Earth-like planets found outside the Solar System
The search for life has begun on the newly-discovered exoplanets which are of a similar size to our own.The search for life has begun on the newly-discovered exoplanets which are of a similar size to our own.
A 360° video of Mars shows the red planet like never before
NASA has released a new video that lets viewers share the view from the Mars Curiosity Rover of the bleak Naukluft Plateau. The 360-degree videoNASA has released a new video that lets viewers share the view from the Mars Curiosity Rover of the bleak Naukluft Plateau. The 360-degree video
Russia launches first rocket from new cosmodrome
Russia has launched its inaugural rocket from a new cosmodrome, a day after a technical glitch delayed the much publicised spectacle by 24 hours. TheRussia has launched its inaugural rocket from a new cosmodrome, a day after a technical glitch delayed the much publicised spectacle by 24 hours. The
Technical hitch delays first rocket launch at Russian cosmodrome
Russia’s space agency has been left red faced, after a last-minute technical hitch forced it to delay the inaugural launch of a Soyuz rocket from itsRussia’s space agency has been left red faced, after a last-minute technical hitch forced it to delay the inaugural launch of a Soyuz rocket from its
Destination Mars, episode 4: the controlled landing
The ExoMars spacecraft is travelling to Mars right now, on a mission to search for signs of life. When it gets there in October it will send a smallThe ExoMars spacecraft is travelling to Mars right now, on a mission to search for signs of life. When it gets there in October it will send a small
"Space hotel" successfully added to ISS
The Bigelow Expandable Activity Module (BEAM) has been successfully attached onto the International Space Station (ISS). A NASA ground-control teamThe Bigelow Expandable Activity Module (BEAM) has been successfully attached onto the International Space Station (ISS). A NASA ground-control team
Is there anyone out there? Tiny 'nanocraft' could explore space
A tiny wafer piece of technology could be the future face of interstellar exploration. The so-called “nanocraft” contains cameras, photon thrustersA tiny wafer piece of technology could be the future face of interstellar exploration. The so-called “nanocraft” contains cameras, photon thrusters
Stephen Hawking helps unveil interstellar travel project
A Russian billionaire has enlisted physicist Stephen Hawking to help him launch a futuristic plan for seeking life in outer space. Called theA Russian billionaire has enlisted physicist Stephen Hawking to help him launch a futuristic plan for seeking life in outer space. Called the
International Space Station gears up for new 'space hotel'
Every few months the crew on board the International Space Station are used to receiving food, clothes, scientific and computer material, and otherEvery few months the crew on board the International Space Station are used to receiving food, clothes, scientific and computer material, and other
Flying high
NASA releases beautiful time-lapse video of the Earth’s horizon as seen from the International Space StationNASA releases beautiful time-lapse video of the Earth’s horizon as seen from the International Space Station
ExoMars mission leaves Earth's orbit heading for Mars
After a successful launch, the joint European-Russian mission to sniff out signs of life on Mars has left Earth’s orbit and is heading for the RedAfter a successful launch, the joint European-Russian mission to sniff out signs of life on Mars has left Earth’s orbit and is heading for the Red