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Rosetta heads for glorious crash-landing
In just a few days’ time ESA’s Rosetta mission is going to come to a close in a most extraordinary fashion, because the spacecraft is going to slowly, and deliberately crash-land into the comet that iIn just a few days’ time ESA’s Rosetta mission is going to come to a close in a most extraordinary fashion, because the spacecraft is going to slowly, and deliberately crash-land into the comet that i
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.
China's second space lab blasts off from Gobi desert
It’s lift off for China’s second prototype space station.It’s lift off for China’s second prototype space station.
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
Record-breaking US astronaut, crewmates safely return to Earth
Expedition 48 Commander Jeff Williams has now spent a total of 534 days in space throughout his career, more than any other US astronaut.Expedition 48 Commander Jeff Williams has now spent a total of 534 days in space throughout his career, more than any other US astronaut.
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.
Over the moon: delight as space probe Philae is found
European space scientists are celebrating tonight after finding a comet lander they’d almost given up hope of ever seeing again.European space scientists are celebrating tonight after finding a comet lander they’d almost given up hope of ever seeing again.
Cape Canaveral explosion destroys SpaceX rocket and Israeli satellite
An explosion has destroyed a rocket during test firing at Cape Canaveral in Florida.An explosion has destroyed a rocket during test firing at Cape Canaveral in Florida.
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[Watch] ISS spots three hurricanes
Nasa has upload this amazing timelapse footage showing three hurricanes filmed by the International Space Station on August 30.Nasa has upload this amazing timelapse footage showing three hurricanes filmed by the International Space Station on August 30.
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.
NASA's SpaceX Dragon capsule returns home
NASA’s SpaceX Dragon capsule has returned to Earth carrying a huge cargo of scientific experiments from the International Space Station.NASA’s SpaceX Dragon capsule has returned to Earth carrying a huge cargo of scientific experiments from the International Space Station.
NASA's latest launch - to bring back 'scientific treasure'
NASA is counting down to their OSIRIS-REx mission (Origins, Spectral Interpretation, Resource Identification, Security-Regolith Explorer), aimed at bringing samples back from a near-Earth…NASA is counting down to their OSIRIS-REx mission (Origins, Spectral Interpretation, Resource Identification, Security-Regolith Explorer), aimed at bringing samples back from a near-Earth…
China launches first quantum satellite heralding the advent of 'hack free' communication
China has launched the very first quantum satellite developed by a team of Chinese and Austrian scientists.China has launched the very first quantum satellite developed by a team of Chinese and Austrian scientists.
Destination Mars, episode 7: The Methane Mystery
The ExoMars spacecraft is on its way to the red planet right now, and when it gets there it’s going to be looking for methane, a gas that’s linked to life, but could be coming from other sources…The ExoMars spacecraft is on its way to the red planet right now, and when it gets there it’s going to be looking for methane, a gas that’s linked to life, but could be coming from other sources…
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…
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.
Russian cargo craft launches from Baikonur with supplies for ISS crew
The Russian Federal Space Agency has launched a cargo resupply mission to the International Space Station (ISS).The Russian Federal Space Agency has launched a cargo resupply mission to the International Space Station (ISS).
Soyuz craft docks at International Space Station
Russia’s Soyuz spacecraft has successfully docked with the International Space Station where its 48th mission is underway.Russia’s Soyuz spacecraft has successfully docked with the International Space Station where its 48th mission is underway.
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.
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.
Juno meets Jupiter as crucial orbit manoeuvre looms
It is fingers crossed time at NASA as the Juno spacecraft enters a crucial phase of its Jupiter mission.It is fingers crossed time at NASA as the Juno spacecraft enters a crucial phase of its Jupiter mission.
Destination Mars, episode 6: decontamination
In this episode, we look at the decontamination procedures used for the instruments making the journey to Mars with John Robert Brucato, Planetary Protection Manger at the Italian National Institute oIn this episode, we look at the decontamination procedures used for the instruments making the journey to Mars with John Robert Brucato, Planetary Protection Manger at the Italian National Institute o
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…
Destination Mars, episode 5: Where do you look for life?
Planetary Scientist Jean-Pierre Bibring explains where to look for life on Mars.Planetary Scientist Jean-Pierre Bibring explains where to look for life on Mars.
Watch this space as Merkel pulls out of ESA project announcement
Chancellor Angela Merkel was supposed to announce a major international space co-operation project on Wednesday. She didn't.Chancellor Angela Merkel was supposed to announce a major international space co-operation project on Wednesday. She didn't.
Dragon heads back to Earth
A SpaceX Dragon capsule is heading back to Earth, crammed full of experiment results and cargo from the International Space Station. It is the firstA SpaceX Dragon capsule is heading back to Earth, crammed full of experiment results and cargo from the International Space Station. It is the first
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
Second successful sea landing for SpaceX
An unmanned SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket has made a swift and successful return trip into orbit, a live webcast showed. It blasted off from Florida onAn unmanned SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket has made a swift and successful return trip into orbit, a live webcast showed. It blasted off from Florida on
Doc shot onboard ISS offers breathtaking pix of Earth
‘A Beautiful Planet’ is a documentary that offers a fresh and breathtaking perspective of the Earth seen from the International Space Station‘A Beautiful Planet’ is a documentary that offers a fresh and breathtaking perspective of the Earth seen from the International Space Station
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