Dead satellites ‘pose very big’ danger to Earth
Around two-thirds of the satellites orbiting Earth are dead, posing a “very big danger” to the planet, European space ministers have heard.
Mars
Sleeping on the job might help astronauts in quest to reach Mars
Putting astronauts into a state of suspended animation could make it easier to reach other planets, the European Space Agency said.
China shows off Mars lander for international observers
China invited observers to a successful test of its Mars lander as the country pushes for inclusion in more global space projects.
Mars launching vegan versions of Galaxy chocolate bars
Confectionery brand Mars has announced it is launching vegan versions of its Galaxy chocolate bars in the UK.
Nasa says new spacesuits for moonwalking will consign bunny hops to history
Nasa has revealed new spacesuits as it moves closer in its bid to return to the moon by 2024.
Salt traces on Mars provide clues into how planet may have lost water
Salts found in a Mars crater suggest drastic climate fluctuations may have caused the planet’s water to evaporate.
Nasa lander captures marsquakes and other Martian sounds
Nasa’s InSight lander on Mars has captured the low rumble of marsquakes and a symphony of other otherworldly sounds.
Elon Musk unveils spacecraft he says can go to Mars and return to Earth
Elon Musk has unveiled a SpaceX spacecraft designed to carry a crew and cargo to the moon, Mars or anywhere else in the solar system and land back on Earth perpendicularly.
Tim Peake: People will land on Mars within 50 years
Within 50 years a human will have been to Mars, astronaut Tim Peake believes.
Mars rover assembly complete ahead of 2020 launch date
The assembly of the ExoMars rover is now complete ahead of its proposed blast-off date next year.
Mick Jagger satisfied as Nasa names rolling stone on Mars after rock heroes
It may be a lot less than 2,000 light years from home, but there is now a “Rolling Stones Rock” on Mars.
Briton one step closer to walking on the moon with Nasa and UK Space Agency deal
Nasa and the UK Space Agency have signed an agreement that potentially brings a Briton one step closer to walking on the moon.
Mars could become habitable by creating islands from ultralight material – study
Mars could be made habitable by the creation of small islands that mimic the Earth’s greenhouse effect, according to new research.
Methane on Mars back down to background levels after spike
Levels of methane on Mars have dropped following a spike detected by Nasa’s Curiosity Rover last week which fuelled discussions about the possibility of life.
Nasa’s Mars rover detects methane spike, hinting at life
A Nasa rover on Mars has detected its largest amount of methane yet, which could be an early indication of life on the Red Planet.
Nasa makes Star Trek joke after finding ‘dune footprint’ on Mars
Nasa scientists tweeted a Star Trek joke after a photo was captured of a “dune footprint” on the surface of Mars that looks similar to the Starfleet insignia from the hit sci-fi TV show.
Professor Brian Cox: We will be Martians one day
Professor Brian Cox has said that at some point in the future people will be Martians.
First ‘Marsquake’ recorded by US probe fitted with British seismic sensors
British sensors on a Nasa spacecraft are have recorded their first “Marsquake”.
Mars yields a new mystery: Where has all the methane gone?
First results from the UK-backed ExoMars mission to the Red Planet have mystified scientists.
Sign of life? Methane ‘spike’ on Mars confirmed by European spacecraft
A methane “burp” on Mars that has divided scientists but could be evidence of life on the Red Planet really was detected by a Nasa rover in 2013, say scientists.