NASA wants ideas on how to haul injured moonwalkers
$45K says you can do it without a lunar rover
Science18 Nov 2024 | 62
Space
First looks at China's Moon rock samples suggest Luna had volcanoes for longer than previously thought
Stuff from the far side is basalt - but less KREEP-y than expected
Science18 Nov 2024 | 1
NASA and Microsoft intro Earth Copilot to tame satellite data overload
Proof of concept allows geospatial datasets to be conversationally queried
AI + ML16 Nov 2024 | 9
What might a second term of Trump mean for the US space program?
Moon, Mars, and Mayhem?
Science12 Nov 2024 | 73
Astroboffins tune into the wild origins of fast radio bursts
Enigmatic cosmic signals from outside this galaxy could come from collapsed binary stars
Science07 Nov 2024 | 8
Arecibo telescope might have failed because of weak sockets
Electromagnetic radiation contributed to that zincing feeling: analysts
Science06 Nov 2024 | 68
The hunt is on for the scum who stole Britain's largest inflatable planetarium
Have you seen this dome? It's full of stars
Science02 Nov 2024 | 68
Japan's space agency to build a digital twin of its ISS module – right before it retires
It's the space economy, stupid
Science01 Nov 2024 | 4
China refreshes crew of its 'Celestial Palace' space station
Incoming trio includes first female engineer, a returning taikonaut, and one newbie
Science30 Oct 2024 | 10
NASA narrows Artemis III landing target list to nine
The Mons Mouton Plateau looks nice this time of year. Or maybe you prefer Slater Plain?
Science29 Oct 2024 | 19
China's first space tourism venture sells first pair of tickets
Just two of 'em, at a discount befitting the early stage of development for the kit involved
Science28 Oct 2024 | 14
Scientists demand FCC test environmental impacts of satellites
updated Boffins say it's absurd that the US comms watchdog won't consider atmospheric harms
Science24 Oct 2024 | 15
The Astronaut wore Prada – and a blast from Michael Bloomberg
Stylish Artemis spacesuit design revealed last week should never fly, billionaire argues
Science21 Oct 2024 | 64
Europa Clipper heads to Jupiter: Can its icy moon support life?
But first stop is Mars for a speed boost, then back to Earth for the final push
Science19 Oct 2024 | 29
Richard Branson to take balloon ride to edge of space
No Zero-G shenanigans, but a fully stocked bar and spectacular views
Offbeat18 Oct 2024 | 79
China launches plan to lead the world in space exploration
Long-term research program includes building Moon bases, finding habitable exoplanets, and probing 'space-time ripples'
Science17 Oct 2024 | 36
Testing spacecraft material the Sandia way: Setting it on fire with mirrors
Who said Archimedes' death ray was a busted myth?
Science16 Oct 2024 | 14
First time's the charm: SpaceX catches a descending Super Heavy Booster
Mechanical chopsticks on the launch tower grab a returning rocket and Starship splashes down on target
Science13 Oct 2024 | 186
Indonesia orders Apple, Google to take down Chinese bargain app Temu
Plus: Infosys stops sending job offer emails; Singtel outage; Australia to require ransomware payment reveals
Applications13 Oct 2024 | 3
Top-secret X-37B space plane ready for daring new orbital maneuver
The Space Force craft will attempt aerobraking for the first time
Science12 Oct 2024 | 37
Is the first European on the Moon in ESA's astronaut corps?
Interview Director General on being a good partner and developing rockets
Science11 Oct 2024 | 8
Jupiter's Great Red Spot wobbles like Jell-o, according to Hubble snaps
Scientists undecided about possible flavor
Science11 Oct 2024 | 18
Severe solar storm could disrupt power, communications
On the bright side, auroras may dazzle skies as far south as mid-latitudes
Science09 Oct 2024 | 48
Netflix on Mars? Yeah maybe, thanks to NASA's laser comms demo
Optical communications not just for night owls
Science07 Oct 2024 | 15
ULA nears second launch of Vulcan Centaur in pursuit of US Space Force approval
Updated No spaceplane in the payload, but it won't be a wasted mission
Science04 Oct 2024 | 23
NASA switches off Voyager 2 plasma instrument to stretch out juice
Veteran probe set to score a half-century while still doing science
Science03 Oct 2024 | 31
Got an idea for dealing with space waste? NASA wants to hear from you
Using a nearby crater as a landfill is not a sustainable way to live on the Moon
Science01 Oct 2024 | 36
Earth's new mini-moon swings by, then ghosts us by late November
No need for farewells, 2024 PT5 may drop in again in 2055
Science01 Oct 2024 | 32
SpaceX Falcon 9 grounded again after second stage hits wrong part of ocean
Updated Otherwise, Crew-9 launch was a complete success
Science30 Sep 2024 | 23
Starfish Space to tackle orbital junk for NASA with SSPICY Otter
Is this a debris inspection mission or an Ubuntu release?
Science26 Sep 2024 | 3
NASA's Astrobees need a new buzz – any ideas for the space-dwelling bots?
Hey Reg readers, what would you do with Honey, Queen, and Bumble?
Science26 Sep 2024 | 26
ESA spending €17M on spacecraft just to watch it go up in flames
DRACO will be born to die in the fires of atmospheric re-entry
Science25 Sep 2024 | 7
India funds Moon lander, space station module, and Venus orbiter
Wants lunar sample return within three years, Venus launch in 2028, orbiting hab in 2035, boots on Luna five years later
Science25 Sep 2024 | 10
Scientists demonstrate X-rays as a way to zap asteroids out of Earth's path
Lab-based proof-of-concept shows how radiation creates explosive plumes to deflect menacing space rocks
Science24 Sep 2024 | 50
Axiom Space puts a brave face on claims of dire finances
Losing money on missions, space station delayed, but 'we will not be deterred'
Science23 Sep 2024 | 4
Starlink's new satellites emit 30x more radio interference than before, drowning cosmic signals
V2 sats beam 10M times brighter noise, hampering telescopes
Networks19 Sep 2024 | 112
Intuitive Machines shoots for the Moon with NASA's $4.82B lunar relay jackpot
Surely at least one crew will get there in the next ten years?
Science18 Sep 2024 | 3
ESA and Neuraspace ink 2-year deal for Space Traffic wrangling
Multi-million euro package to control satellite swerving and debris dodging
Science16 Sep 2024 | 5
Japan to put a small red Swedish house on the Moon
No, you read that right
Science13 Sep 2024 | 63
Boeing to launch quantum comms satellite testbed in 2026
After Starliner stumbles, the aerospace giant eyes a new frontier - entanglement swapping in space
Networks12 Sep 2024 | 12
SpaceX aims high with Polaris Dawn mission
Altitude record within grasp and in-house spacesuits to be put through their paces
Science10 Sep 2024 | 14
ESA prints 3D metal shape in space for first time
Tech demo paves way to producing spare parts and tools during missions
Science06 Sep 2024 | 15
NASA's solar sailing spacecraft is tumbling – but that's part of the plan
Who needs fuel – or even engines – when you could use the sun to push a spacecraft along?
Science06 Sep 2024 | 18
Chinese boffins advocate nuking nearby asteroids – it’s the only way to be sure
ASIA IN BRIEF Plus: Alibaba exits regulatory purgatory; India slows CBDC rollout; China creates eight new datacenter hubs
Science02 Sep 2024 | 19
Starliner's not-so-grand finale is a thump in the desert next week
An ignominious, uncrewed end to Boeing's misfire
Science30 Aug 2024 | 104
SpaceX grounded after fumbling Falcon 9 landing for first time in years
Updated Failure has become rare, but the FAA needs to look into it regardless
Science30 Aug 2024 | 52
Faulty valve sent Astrobotic's Peregrine lander straight back to Earth's atmosphere
What goes up must come down – just not always on the Moon
Science30 Aug 2024 | 24
SETI boldly looks beyond the Milky Way in latest alien hunt
Civilizations detectable at galactic distances could harness all of a star's energy output, boffins reckon
Science29 Aug 2024 | 49
Japan abandons SLIM hopes its lunar lander will revive, ends Moon mission
Lasted longer than expected, but hasn't been heard from since late April
Science26 Aug 2024 | 2
To crew, or not to crew – that is the question facing Boeing's stricken Starliner
Decision time arrives for NASA bigwigs
Science23 Aug 2024 | 57
First of ESA's Cluster satellites prepares for fiery finale over South Pacific
Over 20 years into a 2-year mission, but all good things come to an end
Science23 Aug 2024 | 17
India delays planned space station and moon base by five years
As results from 2023's Chandrayaan-3 mission suggest south pole Moon magma
Science23 Aug 2024 | 30
Axiom Space dials up Nokia to connect moonwalkers to 4G
Can't even get good signal in my garden
Networks22 Aug 2024 | 4
Juice probe scores epic fuel save after snapping selfies with Earth and Moon
Onward to Venus!
Science21 Aug 2024 | 32
SpaceX set to surpass Gemini 11's altitude record with Polaris Dawn mission
Let's hope the spacesuits hold up for extravehicular activity
Science20 Aug 2024 | 31
Rocket Factory Augsburg engine test ends in explosion at SaxaVord spaceport
First stage destroyed during hot fire in Scotland
Science20 Aug 2024 | 41
ESA's Juice probe dances with Earth and Moon before shooting off to Jupiter
Gravity assist flybys planned for tonight and tomorrow
Science19 Aug 2024 | 11
Japan's Astroscale wins contract for space junk harvesting robotic arm
The plan is to do away with an H-IIA rocket upper stage – and prove it's possible
Science19 Aug 2024 | 9
Stargazing with the Beaverlab Finder TW2
Hands On Good for beginners, but a few missing features will annoy
Personal Tech17 Aug 2024 | 55
NASA pushes decision on bringing crew back in Starliner to the end of August
When is a mishap not really a mishap?
Science15 Aug 2024 | 146
InSight data suggests plentiful water lies beneath Mars' surface
There's water in them thar hills, but it'll be really hard to get to
Science13 Aug 2024 | 22
SpaceX tries to wash away Texas pollution allegations
Updated Elon Musk: Aiming for Mars, but sometimes ends up with Mercury?
Science13 Aug 2024 | 44
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