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Nasa’s decision to prioritise the safety of the astronauts, and to work with another commercial partner in finding a solution, is a triumph of wisdom and caution.
Boeing Starliner took the astronauts to the International Space Station – but NASA doesn’t think it’s safe for the return trip. What happens next?
The new study seems to confirm that molten magma covered the Moon’s surface shortly after its formation.
The manoeuvres will set up an encounter with Jupiter in 2031.
Elon Musk’s support of Donald Trump could earn him some influence over space policy if Trump wins the 2024 election.
It’s a fundamental requirement for life on Earth. But how does water exist on such a forbidding world as the Moon?
Liquid water, breathable air and a sustainable food supply are three of the essentials Mars would need for people to live comfortably there.
The spacecraft’s return has been delayed while experts study helium leaks and thruster problems.
China wants to build a lunar base with international partners, just as the US does.
There’s intense competition between the US and China to establish bases on the Moon.
Here’s what’s going on to cause more widespread northern and southern lights.
Billionaires such as Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos are among those most vocal about the benefits of exploring, mining and colonising space.
Analysis of two major cosmic blasts deepens the mystery of where the universe’s ‘heavy’ elements come from.
Starliner is only the second vehicle to launch astronauts from US soil since the retirement of the shuttle in 2011.
China’s Change'6 is going to explore the Moon’s far side and bring back precious lunar soil for scientists to study.
China’s new mission could answer longstanding questions about the Moon.
New ideas will be key to making the mission happen after a report criticised its timescale and cost.
The Perseverance rover has arrived at what’s thought to be an ancient shoreline on Mars.
Space exploration is not a waste of resources, but a source of technological and medical advances, a tool for climate monitoring and a source of educational inspiration for youth.
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