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NASA to decide on Saturday if Starliner can return astronauts from ISS

The two test pilots of the Boeing Starliner spacecraft have been stranded on the International Space Station (ISS) since it launched in June.

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SpaceX launches rocket carrying 116 satellites

A Falcon 9 rocket carrying the Transporter 11 group of satellites flew to orbit from the Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on Friday.

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This is how NASA plans to get the ISS back from space

The International Space Station (ISS) is starting to show its age. This week, NASA and SpaceX have unveiled their plan for its retirement.

Space

SpaceX launches final NASA weather satellite into orbit

The GOES-U satellite took off from the Kennedy Space Centre in Florida on Tuesday afternoon, although its launch was delayed by the threat of storms.

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Satellite reentries deplete ozone layer, new study shows

Internet satellites at the end of their lifespan produce chemicals that damage the ozone layer.

Space

How does a short trip to space impact the human body?

A short trip to space may cause some of the same changes as long-term space missions, new research shows.

Indonesia

Starlink's satellite internet service is launched in Indonesia

Elon Musk was on the island of Bali on Sunday as Starlink's satellite internet service was launched in the world's fourth most populated country.

Space

SpaceX's Starship successfully completes fourth test without exploding

The Starship rocket, which had exploded on previous demo flights, returned to Earth intact but with slight damage.

Space

How can Europe fund its space ambitions?

Europe is lagging behind in the space economy, and member states are calling for more public and private investment to remain competitive with global players - but challenges remain for the next Commission mandate and the sector first needs a new strategy to attract investors.

Space

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.

Space

ESA launches new satellite to study how clouds are impacting climate

The latest and largest of the space agency's Earth Explorer satellites was launched into orbit from California onboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket.

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Elon Musk predicts human intelligence 'will be 1%' when AI takes over

Elon Musk gave his thoughts on AI's impact, space exploration, and Starlink during the 27th annual Global Conference organised by the Milken Insitute.

Space

How NATO plans to defend space without its own satellites

There's a tremendous amount of things we lose if we lose access to space, said Lieutenant General David Julazadeh.

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What were the key takeaways from Elon Musk's interview with Don Lemon?

The interview has set social media abuzz. Here are some of the most important things we learned from Elon Musk's interaction with Don Lemon.

Space

SpaceX's mega rocket test flight ends with loss of spacecraft

The rocket and futuristic-looking spacecraft towers 121 metres, easily exceeding NASA’s past and present moon rockets.

Space

Four new astronauts blast off to International Space Station

Three Americans and one Russian astronaut have flown to the International Space Station for a six-month stint.

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

Turkey hails its first astronaut to go to International Space Station

Turkey hails its first astronaut who returned from a three week mission to the International Space Station.

Space

Meet the first all-European crew set to launch to the ISS

The crew will spend two weeks aboard the International Space Station, conducting more than 30 experiments, including research on stem cells, biological processes, and other microgravity studies.

Space

NASA delays crewed Artemis Moon landing missions until 2026

NASA announced that it would delay plans to land four astronauts on the Moon over safety concerns.