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Legends of Space, ep 8: Sputnik: The satellite that changed the world

Sixty years ago, Sputnik became the first satellite in space and changed the world forever.

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Flying a Falcon corporate jet

Peek inside this private jet cruiser worth 45 million euros

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Agility is key for space sector

Europe's space sector was keen to show the world how agile it can be in the face of global competition for launch and satellite services at the Paris Air Show this year, another sign that the business

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ArianeGroup launched at Paris Air Show amidst fierce competition

Watch our exclusive interview with Alain Charmeau, head of the newly formed ArianeGroup

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Pesquet joins ESA and NASA chiefs at Paris Air Show

We meet heads of ESA, NASA & Thomas Pesquet at the Paris Air Show

USA

World's largest aircraft pokes its nose out of the hangar

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Legends of Space, Episode 5: The Hubble Space Telescope

The Hubble Space Telescope has revolutionised cosmology and astrophysics, and it's our Legend of Space this month in Space

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NASA scrambles emergency spacewalk to repair ISS

The International Space Station has undergone urgent repairs after a critical relay box abruptly failed.

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Legends of Space, episode 4: The Space Shuttle

NASA's Space Shuttle is our Legend of Space this month

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Five reasons why the Shuttle programme is a Legend of Space

Space Shuttles flew 135 missions from 1981 to 2011, setting records and inspiring generations. Here are five reasons why it's become a Legend of Space

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Scientists at Bremen University tracking air pollution in our cities

“You have probably used an app on your mobile phone to get the weather forecast.

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Remembering Early Bird the satellite that changed how we communicate

On April 6, 1965 the first commercial communications satellite, Early Bird was launched into orbit.

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Meet Canada's robot masters

Behind the scenes at the Canadian Space Agency to meet the team that controls the Canadarm 2, trains astronauts to use space robots, and develops rovers for the Moon and Mars.

World News

Galileo goes live: Europe's long-delayed satellite navigation service starts service

Galileo goes live.

Sci-Tech

Finding the best suit for a visit to Mars

Which kind of space suit will an astronaut wear on Mars?

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Students and NASA design suit for Mars

A full-scale, wearable and adjustable model of a space suit designed for the first Mars landing underwent testing on Monday (5 December) at the Rhode Island School of…

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A technological eye on the future of our seas and our agriculture

From the ocean depths to the vastness of the cosmos, new technologies give scientists a better understanding of the world around us.

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Takeaway: Global observation

130 thousand antennas like these are being installed in Australia.

USA

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.

Russia

Russia launches rocket from new Vostochny cosmodrome

Russia has launched its first rocket from a new cosmodrome 24-hours after a technical glitch forced lift off to be put back, much to the annoyance of President Vladimir Putin.