Category : Space


Asteroid Bennu discovery could change origins of life

Scientists analysing asteroid Bennu samples found sugars essential for life and a mysterious gum-like substance, suggesting the building blocks for life may be common in space. Discover what this means for our cosmic origins.

Minneapolis colder than Mars in November freeze

A late-November cold snap saw temperatures in Minneapolis plunge below those recorded on Mars by NASA's Curiosity rover. Discover the stark differences between Earth and Martian weather.

Altman Seeks Rocket Firm to Compete with Musk's SpaceX

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is exploring buying a rocket company to launch orbital data centres, intensifying his rivalry with Elon Musk. Discover the details of the stalled talks and the AI competition driving this space ambition.

Last Supermoon Until 2042 Visible Tonight

The 'Cold Moon', the final and highest Supermoon of 2025, peaks tonight. Don't miss this rare celestial event, not to be seen again at this extreme altitude for 17 years.

Cosmonaut removed from NASA mission over SpaceX probe

Veteran Russian cosmonaut Oleg Artemyev is under investigation for allegedly photographing sensitive SpaceX documents, violating US arms laws. He has been replaced on the 2026 ISS mission. Read the full story.

NASA Uses Death Valley to Test Mars Drone Technology

NASA is testing next-generation drone technology in Death Valley, using its Mars-like terrain to solve navigation problems encountered by the Ingenuity helicopter. Discover how national parks serve as vital extraterrestrial laboratories.

UK Company Launches First Private Space Science Satellite

London-based Blue Skies Space successfully launches Mauve, the world's first commercial space science satellite, to study stellar flares and exoplanets. Discover how this mission will transform our understanding of the universe.

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