We answer the question of why the stars are hidden in pictures taken from space
Space Exploration
Space Exploration
Space Exploration
Heroes of Space: Laika the space dog
How one dog went from being a stray on the streets of Moscow to the first animal to orbit the Earth
Space Exploration
Why send people into space when a robotic spacecraft costs less?
We take a look at the answer to this intriguing question
Space Exploration
How would hibernation assist with space travel?
Switching off is one of the best things to do during interstellar travel. We find out why
Space Exploration
What would happen to a rocket that couldn’t reach escape velocity?
We reveal the answer to this intriguing question
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
Would astronauts need a lot of shielding to safely travel into deep space?
We have the answer to this intriguing question
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
Space Exploration
How was NASA formed?
We find out how America’s space agency started out
Space Exploration
What happened during the Space Race?
We know it was a competition during the 20th Century, but what was the end result?
Space Exploration
Heroes of Space: Elon Musk
How this entrepreneur is almost single-handedly ushering in a new era of private space exploration through his company SpaceX.
Space Exploration
How dangerous is radiation on Mars?
Could we protect ourselves from radiation on the Red Planet?
Space Exploration
‘Polo!’: Mars-bound CubeSats are alive and well
The twin MarCO spacecraft, cruising to the Red Planet along with NASA’s InSight lander, have relayed to Earth that they’re in good health
Solar System
Could a human survive on the surface of Mercury?
How hospitable is Mercury to life?
Space Exploration
Are there still pieces of the Mir space station in orbit around Earth?
De-orbited in 2001, we find out if there are still pieces of the Mir space station in space
Solar System
Pluto’s moon gets its first surface feature names
Almost three years after NASA’s New Horizons mission flew past Charon, the International Astronomical Union (IAU) has named some of its landmarks
Space Exploration
Will we ever be able to send humans to Jupiter?
We find out if we can make the gas giant and its moons destinations for future manned missions
Space Exploration
Be a part of NASA’s mission to touch the Sun!
Get the hottest ticket going – the ticket that will take you onboard NASA’s Parker Solar Probe
Space Exploration
NASA’s Opportunity rover continues to bring surprises about Mars
NASA’s Opportunity rover has pictured possible “rock stripes” on Mars, which on Earth, are formed by wet soil
Space Exploration
New Horizons snaps record-breaking image in the Kuiper Belt…twice
New Horizons overtook Voyager 1’s record of most distant image ever taken from Earth