A world-first study proves microbes essential for human health can survive the extreme forces of a space rocket launch and re-entry unharmed.
This finding by RMIT University is a major step toward sustaining life on long-duration missions to Mars.
Scientists from the Universities of Birmingham and Sussex have unveiled a compact, ground-based detector that uses atomic clock technology to detect gravitational waves in the previously inaccessible milli-Hertz frequency band, opening a new cosmic frontier.
The NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) satellite has captured and transmitted its first images of Earth, which show the science and monitoring capabilities this mission will deliver soon.
Researchers have made a groundbreaking discovery: a colossal 185,000 light-year-long bridge of neutral hydrogen gas linking two dwarf galaxies, NGC 4532 and DDO 137. A vast 1.6 million light-year tail accompanies it, making it the longest ever observed.
NASA is taking steps forward in lunar exploration by awarding Blue Origin a new contract to deliver its VIPER (Volatiles Investigating Polar Exploration Rover) to the Moon’s South Pole in 2027.
Six new projects have received £1.5 million in funding from the UK Space Agency to harness satellite technology and artificial intelligence (AI) for tackling climate change, transforming transport, and improving accessibility across the UK.
NASA is preparing to launch a new observatory that will help scientists better understand space weather and the protective bubble that surrounds the solar system.
In the search for life beyond Earth, NASA's Perseverance Mars rover has discovered a rock sample that could preserve evidence of ancient microbial life.
Satellite navigation is slowly becoming an essential part of daily life. As our dependence on the Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) technology deepens, so does the need to protect it.
A new proposal from astrophysicist Professor Heidi Newberg at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute could change the way astronomers search for habitable planets.
NASA’s latest commercial resupply mission to the International Space Station (ISS) is underway, following the successful launch of SpaceX’s Dragon spacecraft at the end of last week.
Europe’s satellite navigation system takes a major step forward with the activation of a new geostationary satellite, enhancing service reliability and preparing for future advancements.
The UK government has announced new reforms in its space sector governance to cut bureaucracy and unlock growth opportunities in a fast-evolving global industry.
