The Latest Breaking News on Space

'Super-fast laser' technology could reach moon mission

Australian scientists developing new optical technology say it will be 1000 times faster than the radio waves currently used to communicate in space.

AAP · Jun 28, 2023

NASA sees moon lunar mining trial within the next decade

NASA is looking to develop resources on the moon that initially include oxygen and water, and eventually may expand to iron and rare earths, and has already taken steps toward excavating moon soil in 2032, a scientist said on Wednesday.

The Hindu · Jun 28, 2023

Man, 69, holds title for world's most frequent flyer with 23 million miles under seatbelt

In 1990, Tom Stuker, from New Jersey, paid $290,000 for a lifetime pass from United Airlines, and since then, he's put 23 million miles under his seatbelt - travelling 'like a sultan' and taking over 120 honeymoons with his wife

Daily Mirror · Jun 27, 2023

ULA Delta IV Heavy rocket puts on a show on its next-to-last launch (photos)

Stunning photos show the launch of a Delta IV Heavy rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station Launch Complex-37 on the NROL-68 mission.

Space · Jun 27, 2023

Virgin Galactic's 1st commercial spaceflight launches on June 29. Here's how to watch live

The 90-minute flight will bring the first Virgin Galactic commercial crew to space as the company starts planned monthly flights.

Space · Jun 27, 2023

Euclid launch: How to watch Nasa’s live coverage of ESA’s ‘dark Universe’ mission

Nasa will stream the Space mission this weekend

Evening Standard · Jun 27, 2023

ULA delays 1st launch of Vulcan Centaur rocket again

United Launch Alliance has pushed back the debut launch of its new Vulcan Centaur rocket again, to make modifications to the vehicle's upper stage.

Space · Jun 27, 2023

What was the banging noise picked up in search for Titanic sub?

Banging sounds coming from the Titan search zone briefly raised hopes, before the rising submersible was confirmed to have been destroyed in a ‘catastrophic implosion’.

The Independent UK · Jun 27, 2023

How human 'computers' Annie Jump Cannon and Henrietta Swan Leavitt revolutionized astronomy

In the early 20th century, a team of women went far beyond their job descriptions, not to mention the societal norms of the time, to revolutionize astronomy.

Space · Jun 27, 2023

See 1,900 galaxies light up the night in gorgeous deep-sky photo

The Virgo Cluster and 1,900 galaxies shine in an incredible image captured from a dark sky preserve in Portugal, by photographer Miguel Claro.

Space · Jun 27, 2023