We find out if we’re likely to lose our Moon one day
Solar System
Solar System
Space Exploration
NASA’s Juno mission checks out eclipse on Jupiter
One of of Galilean moons cast a giant shadow over Jupiter which was spotted by NASA’s Juno spacecraft
Space Exploration
Here’s where India’s Chandrayaan-2 will land near the Moon’s south pole (and why)
Chandrayaan-2 was placed into lunar orbit on 20 August 2019
Astronomy
How much of the Moon’s surface can we see from Earth?
You would be forgiven in thinking that you can see the whole of the Moon
Astronomy
Heroes of Space: Tycho Brahe
Read on to learn more about the peculiar life of the last great naked eye astronomer
Solar System
Astronomers make an icy discovery about Triton using the power of infrared
The detection of nitrogen and carbon monoxide coexisting as ices could impact our understanding of other icy worlds
News
Google (and Apollo 11’s Michael Collins) celebrate Moon landing’s 50th with epic Google doodle
You’ve never seen Apollo 11 quite like this
Space Exploration
China eyes robotic outpost at the Moon’s south pole in late 2020s
The prototype research station will likely be built at the south pole
News
Post Office releases commemorative Apollo 11 Moon landing stamps
The Isle of Man Post Office has issued a set of eight stamps to commemorate the Apollo space program and the 50th Anniversary of the first manned flight to land on the lunar surface
Solar System
How big is the largest crater on Callisto?
We find out what the biggest impact is on this Galilean moon
Space Exploration
What would happen to a rocket that couldn’t reach escape velocity?
We reveal the answer to this intriguing question
Solar System
Wrinkles on the Moon has revealed its history of geological activity
Astronomers focussed on the large dark basin toward the lunar north pole called Mare Frigoris
Solar System
Water on the Moon shifts around during the day
The change in surface temperature throughout the dayside on the lunar surface can cause water on the surface to move location
Solar System
How close would the Moon need to get to Earth until it was pulled apart?
If the Moon was to make an approach to Earth, at what point would its material begin to be stripped?
Space Exploration
Remembering the Apollo 1 disaster: How three astronauts were killed 52 years ago today
The crew of Apollo 1 were the first fatalities in America’s space programme, but they will forever be remembered as pioneers of manned space exploration
Astronomy
NIGHT SKY: Get ready for Monday’s total lunar eclipse!
On 21 January skywatchers across many parts of the world will be able to see a total eclipse of the Moon
Space Exploration
VIDEO: Apollo 8’s message from the Moon on Christmas Eve 1968
Listen to the live broadcast held by astronauts Frank Borman, Jim Lovell and William Anders 50 years ago
Space Exploration
Watch LIVE: NASA announces new Moon-to-Mars programme
Tune in on Thursday at 19:00 UTC/GMT (14:00 EST) on 29 November as NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine reveals new plans for manned space exploration
Astronomy
What would astronomy be like on Mars?
We find out what you’d be able to see if you were a Martian stargazer
Space Exploration
Did the Apollo astronauts take any photos of the Sun from the Moon?
Outside the Earth’s atmosphere, was it safe for the Apollo astronauts to image the Sun?