A giant replica of Mars has been installed at the UK’s Natural History Museum
2 min read • Feb 19, 2021
The installation created by artist Luke Jerram marks the recent arrival of NASA's Perseverance rover on the red planet.
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- NASA reveals its best pictures of Earth from 2020
2 min read • Jan 8, 2021
They were taken taken by the astronauts who lived and worked aboard the International Space Station during 2020.
- Geologists discover 100-million-year-old meteorite crater in Australia
2 min read • Sep 9, 2020
Geologists have discovered the scars of a massive 100 million-year-old meteorite crater deep in the ground of the outback of Western Australia.
- A new trail in the Russian wilderness leads to a spacecraft's crash landing site
2 min read • Sep 9, 2020
Deep in the remote, wolf-filled forests of the Perm region of Russia is evidence of one of the most important moments in the 1960s Space Race.
- Peek inside the world's first space plane for tourists
2 min read • Jul 29, 2020
Space tourism has taken another leap forward as Virgin Galactic unveiled the design for the passenger cabin of the SpaceShipTwo, the world's first…
- This company wants to send you to the edge of space in a balloon
2 min read • Jun 25, 2020
Space Perspective is aiming to launch its first test flight early next year.
- A 'ring of fire' solar eclipse will be visible in these regions on 21 June
2 min read • Jun 18, 2020
On 21 June, parts of Africa, Asia, the Pacific, and the Indian Ocean will be able to see a solar eclipse.
- Thriving in lockdown? You might be exactly what NASA is looking for
2 min read • Jun 13, 2020
NASA is looking for volunteers to test out how humans fare in isolation, so if you felt pretty okay after the lockdown you might be a perfect fit.
- An incredible supermoon shines over a locked down world 0
The supermoon shone over the world this week, admired by people who find themselves in lockdown around the world.
- Watch the year's biggest and brightest super pink moon from your window
2 min read • Apr 2, 2020
An impending lunar event on 7/8 April promises to deliver a dramatic moon that can be admired from home.
- With travel on Earth curtailed, should you start training to be an astronaut?
2 min read • Mar 26, 2020
NASA is recruiting talented men and women from diverse backgrounds and every walk of life for its Artemis space program.
- NASA's first commercial space station is on its way
2 min read • Mar 5, 2020
Philippe Starck has designed the interiors for what will be the first private homes in space.
- A super worm moon is coming to illuminate the skies
2 min read • Mar 3, 2020
The super worm moon will occur on 9 March at 17.48pm Universal Time and should be visible throughout the entire evening.
- Would you pay $1000 to reserve a seat on a space flight?
2 min read • Mar 2, 2020
Future astronauts can shell out the big bucks to be first in line when Virgin Galactic reopens its virtual ticket window.
- Take a peek inside a new exhibit dedicated to '2001: A Space Odyssey'
1 min read • Feb 20, 2020
One of the most visionary films of the past 50 years is getting the royal treatment with a comprehensive new exhibition at the Museum of the Moving Image in…
- There’s a 'super snow moon' happening this weekend
2 min read • Feb 6, 2020
If you're a fan of dramatic lunar events, this is the week to look up to the sky to see the 'super snow moon.'
- Mojave Desert to get a self-sustaining space-inspired village
2 min read • Jan 9, 2020
Humans might not be capable of making the journey to Mars just yet, but a Mars-like village could soon be landing in the Mojave Desert – and if all goes…
- NASA releases 48-year time-lapse of Earth’s changing glaciers
2 min read • Jan 9, 2020
NASA has released time-lapse footage of Earth's changing glaciers over a 48-year period.
- Stargazers can spot January's Quadrantid meteor shower
1 min read • Dec 30, 2019
If you’re hoping to start the new year than with a bit of stargazing, and the annual Quadrantid meteor shower could help make the most of it.
- This is your chance to spend a night on Mars
1 min read • Dec 17, 2019
If you dream of exploring Mars, then the Design Museum of London might have the perfect opportunity for you to spend a night on the Red Planet (sort of).
- The decade is ending with a full cold moon kiss
1 min read • Dec 11, 2019
The last full moon of the decade is going to be a good one, because it'll be a rare one that's known as a full cold moon kiss.
- Boeing is investing US $20 million in Virgin Galactic's space-travel program
2 min read • Oct 22, 2019
This summer brought new developments in the realm of commercial space travel, and now the dream is drawing closer to reality, thanks to a recently revealed…