Category : Space


NASA JPL axes 550 jobs in major workforce reduction

Exclusive: NASA's prestigious Jet Propulsion Laboratory announces devastating workforce reduction affecting 550 employees, sending shockwaves through California's space industry as budget uncertainty takes its toll.

NASA Chief Backs Musk's Mars Mission Plans

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson reveals surprising support for Elon Musk's SpaceX Mars colonisation plans, highlighting growing partnership between space agency and private sector in new space race.

Earth's magnetic field develops growing weak spot

Scientists discover a rapidly expanding weak spot in Earth's protective magnetic shield over South America and the South Atlantic, raising concerns about satellite failures and radiation exposure.

SpaceX Starship completes successful test flight

SpaceX achieves historic milestone as Starship completes successful test flight, bringing Elon Musk's vision of Martian colonisation closer to reality. Latest launch demonstrates significant progress for the world's most powerful rocket.

Himalayan villagers become astro ambassadors

In the remote Himalayas, a groundbreaking astronomy programme is training local villagers as 'astro ambassadors' to preserve dark skies while transforming their community's future through science and tourism.

NASA's Glass Bubble Habitats for Moon Living Revealed

NASA reveals revolutionary plan for lunar living with inflatable glass habitats that could see astronauts residing on the Moon within decades. Discover how these futuristic structures will protect against radiation and lunar dust while creating sustainabl

Solar Storms Threaten UK GPS and Power Systems

The Met Office reveals how powerful solar storms could disrupt GPS systems, radio communications and power networks across Britain, with new monitoring technology being deployed to protect critical infrastructure.

FBI Investigates Mysterious Area 51 Crash Site

Exclusive: The FBI has launched a covert investigation into mysterious wreckage discovered near the notorious Area 51 military base, with officials remaining tight-lipped about the origins of the unidentified object that crashed in the Nevada desert.

Fireball Meteor Illuminates British Skies

A dazzling meteor lit up the night sky over southern Britain, creating spectacular visuals and sparking widespread social media excitement as witnesses captured the rare celestial event.

Stadium-Sized Asteroid to Pass Closer Than Moon in 2029

A massive asteroid larger than a football stadium will skim past Earth at just 19,635 miles in 2029 - closer than our Moon and some satellites. NASA reveals whether we should be concerned about this cosmic near-miss.

Harvest Supermoon 2025: Australia's Guide

Don't miss Tuesday's breathtaking Harvest Supermoon! Our expert guide reveals exactly when and where Australians can experience this celestial spectacle at its most magnificent.

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