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This helmet could tell us what space does to the human brain
An Israeli start-up, which studies data on brain activity, has developed the device which will be tested in orbit by astronauts to monitor changes in brain activity in space.
James Webb arrives at its final destination 1.5 million km from Earth
The most powerful space observatory ever built will orbit the Sun 1.5 million km from Earth and is designed to last for 10 years.
2021 in space: This year’s most exciting extraterrestrial stories
Mars missions, space telescopes, extraterrestrial filmmaking: these are just a few of the out-of-this-world stories that made headlines this year.
These are some of the mobility stories that moved us in 2021
COVID hasn’t stopped engineers, planners or space explorers from using their imagination to push the boundaries of how we can transport ourselves.
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Astronauts train for life on Mars with rocks on Earth
The ESA’s Pangaea project is designed to equip astronauts with essential geology training so they can execute manned missions to the Moon and Mars.
NASA wants to put nuclear reactors on Moon to keep astronauts alive
Despite the various challenges involved, the US space agency is looking for a means to power its planned Moon base.
Moon landing delayed by 'several years,' says NASA watchdog
The mission to put humans back on the Moon is running late, a new report has found. The NASA report also said the agency was “underreporting” the mission's $93 billion cost.
Astronauts return to Earth after 200-days in space
It wasn't the most comfortable ride back because the toilet was broken so the astronauts needed to rely on nappies for the eight-hour trip home.
How Europe is planning to send the first woman to the Moon
The ESA-NASA collaboration will develop a vital part of the Orion spacecraft which will land the first woman and the next man on the Moon by 2024.
Russian film director who shot space movie sets sights on Mars
After spending 12 days in space shooting scenes for a film called "The Challenge," Russian director Klim Shipenko is looking further afield.
This Russian duo are set to make the first feature film in space
The filmmakers are set launch on October 5 for a 12 day shoot aboard the International Space Station.
US aviation watchdog halts Virgin Galactic flights pending inquiry
The Federal Aviation Authority is suspending all Virgin Galactic flights until after it investigates why owner Richard Branson's July flight went off-course.
NASA has just raised the odds of this meteor striking Earth
Thanks to NASA’s Osiris-Rex probe, scientists have a better idea of Asteroid Bennu’s likely trajectory.
Euroviews. Working in space: What will the first extraterrestrial job be?
According to Orbit Fab, a US company building satellite fuel depots in space, every industry on Earth will end up operating in space. But where does it all begin?
NASA wants volunteers for a year-long Mars mission. There's a catch.
The bad news: you don’t actually get to go to Mars, it’s a simulation. Or is that good news?
Astronauts held the first ever 'Space Olympics'. Who won?
Four events. Seven astronauts. A whole lot of zero-gravity sporting achievement.
International Space Station incident was much worse than you thought
A Russian module accidentally fired its thrusters and knocked the ISS out of alignment last week. Now we know just how out of position it was.
Blue Origin protest over SpaceX's lunar lander NASA contract rejected
The Blue Origin founder said NASA was required to make multiple awards after Elon Musk's SpaceX was awarded a €2.5 billion contract.
Watch: Bezos blasts into space on Blue Origin's first manned flight
Jeff Bezos and three crew left the Earth for a short flight? Find out more here and rewatch the launch.
Euroviews. Will the dawn of space tourism be an environmental wake-up call?
As Richard Branson heads into space tomorrow with Virgin Galactic, and Jeff Bezos later this month with Blue Origin, Jeremy Wilks considers the impact of these trips on our own planet.