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Space refers to the science and study of Earth, the atmosphere, and outer space – specifically, the research, design, and technology behind spacecraft and the latest innovations in the study of the void between celestial bodies.
Researchers look at developing sustainable nano-spacecraft
Chips that help you to self-heal after radiation damage could have an impact on interstellar spacecraft, according…
Distant galaxy producing stars like there’s no tomorrow
NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory and other telescopes have been used by astronomers to show that a…
Sneak preview of the Earth’s future using an old star
Have you ever thought what Earth will be like a few billion years’ time, when the sun is a hundred times bigger…
Remembering John Glenn
US Senator John Glenn, who was also a former astronaut and the oldest human to venture into space, has died at the…
Curiosity Mars Rover loses license to drill
Mission Status Report
NASA's Curiosity Mars rover is studying its surroundings and monitoring the environment,…
Dwarf satellite galaxy of Southern Pinwheel Galaxy found
A dwarf satellite of Messier 83 (M83, also known as the Southern Pinwheel Galaxy) located some 85,000 light years…
Astronauts suffer from visual impairment after lengthy missions
A visual problem affecting astronauts who serve on lengthy missions in space is related to volume changes in the…
Europe to spend $1.5bn on Mars rover
To place a life-seeking rover on Mars and maintain a presence on the International Space Station, European…
The Star of Bethlehem actually a planetary alignment
The Star of Bethlehem, and its origin, has been one of those mysteries, pondered by scientists for centuries – and…
First glide flight for Virgin Galactic SpaceShipTwo
The new spaceship by Virgin Galactic has made a successful first glide flight, a key step after a deadly crash of…