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Earth set to gain a 'mini-moon' as an asteroid enters our orbit

Researchers say that an asteroid will begin orbiting Earth this weekend and will be in orbit around the planet until November.

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Volcanoes on the Moon still erupting when dinosaurs roamed the Earth

Evidence brought back by a Chinese mission to the Moon's surface shows that volcanic activity was being recorded much later than previously thought.

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Scientists discover Moon cave that could be future home for astronauts

Some craters on the Moon in permanent shadow are also believed to hold frozen water that can provide drinking water and fuel for future missions.

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China brings back first samples from far side of the Moon

The probe landed in northern China on Tuesday.

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Chinese craft lands on Moon's far side amid global rivalry in space

The Chinese craft is now in the South Pole-Aitken Basin and will try to collect two kilos of Moon rock and debris to bring back to Earth.

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When are the next solar and lunar eclipses in Europe?

Here's a look at the upcoming solar and lunar eclipses in Europe to watch out for.

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Best pictures of total solar eclipse that awed North America

A total solar eclipse has crossed through North America, with large crowds gathering to see the phenomenon.

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Could weather impact solar eclipse viewing?

Huge crowds are expected in North America as a total solar eclipse crosses the continent.

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Blind people can hear and feel solar eclipse with new technology

While eclipse watchers look to the skies, people who are blind or visually impaired will be able to hear and feel the celestial event.

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Japan's Kairos rocket explodes after lift-off on inaugural flight

Japan's Space One Kairos rocket exploded after lift-off, leaving a plume of smoke, fire and fragments of machinery in its wake.

Space

There are about to be a lot more missions to the Moon. Here’s why

The successful lunar mission by Intuitive Machines last month was in part subsidised by NASA - and it's only the beginning.

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Japan's moon lander survives lunar night, beating predictions

The Japanese space agency is planning to make contact with the vehicle again.

Space

Sideways touchdown cuts short Odysseus lander's moon mission

The company says one of the lander's feet caught on the lunar surface causing it to tip over onto its side.

Space

Why is it so hard for spacecraft to successfully land on the Moon?

Only a handful of robot space missions have landed successfully on the Moon. Experts say a range of variables determines a lander’s success or fiery failure.

Art

Odysseus mission puts Jeff Koons artwork on the Moon

The first ever commercial spacecraft has now landed on the Moon. On board, it carried sculptures from the American artist Jeff Koons.

Space

Private company makes first US Moon landing in more than 50 years

The historic landing - the first for a private company - put the US back on the surface for the first time since NASA’s famed Apollo moonwalkers.

Space

Private US company launches the latest attempt at a Moon landing

Intuitive Machines' lander Odysseus is looking to do what no private company has yet managed - to successfully touch down on the Moon's surface.

Space

The Moon is shrinking. This is why it’s a problem

So-called "moonquakes" occur as the Moon becomes smaller, jeopardising the likelihood of future manned missions and the creation of outposts.

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Japan's precision moon lander hits target but appears upside-down

Japan is the fifth country in history to reach the moon.

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Japan makes history as fifth country to land on the Moon

Japan's space agency says its spacecraft touched down on the Moon but is still analysing the accuracy of the landing.