First Private Space Science Satellite Launched by UK Firm
London-based Blue Skies Space successfully launches the Mauve satellite to study stellar flares and exoplanets. Discover how this mission will transform space science data accessibility.
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Australia monitors Chinese warships near Philippine Sea
Acting PM Richard Marles confirms Australian defence is tracking a Chinese naval task group's movements. This comes as the Albanese Government unveils its biggest defence overhaul in decades. Read the latest developments.
Australia's Major Defence Restructure Amid China Tensions
Australia announces its biggest defence bureaucracy shake-up in 50 years to fix budget blowouts, as it tracks a Chinese naval flotilla in the Philippine Sea. Discover the strategic changes.
UK Company Launches First Private Space Science Satellite
London-based Blue Skies Space successfully launches Mauve, the world's first commercial space science satellite, to study stellar flares and exoplanets. Discover how this mission will transform our understanding of the universe.
Russia's only astronaut launch site severely damaged
Major damage at Baikonur Cosmodrome leaves Russia unable to launch astronauts for the first time since 1961. The Soyuz MS-28 crew is safe on the ISS. Read the full analysis.
Russia loses crewed space launch capability after accident
Russia's only crewed launch site suffers major damage during Soyuz mission, marking first time since 1961 the nation cannot send astronauts to space. Read the full analysis.
'Gold' Rock Revealed as Rare 4.6bn-Year-Old Meteorite
A man's suspected gold nugget found near Melbourne was identified as an extremely rare 4.6-billion-year-old meteorite. Discover this astronomical find's journey.
US-Russian crew launches to International Space Station
A joint US-Russian crew of three astronauts has successfully launched to the International Space Station for an eight-month science mission. Discover their groundbreaking research goals.
Australia's EPBC Act overhaul: Wins and risks revealed
Australia's landmark EPBC Act amendments promise environmental protection improvements, but experts warn of potential pitfalls in rushed legislation. Read the full analysis.
£415K for Indigenous Knowledge in Australian Space Policy
Australian Research Council funds groundbreaking project weaving Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledge into space exploration. Discover how ancient wisdom meets modern science.
Gayle King Explains Katy Perry's Controversial Space Flight
CBS host Gayle King addresses the backlash to her all-female Blue Origin space mission and reveals why Katy Perry sang during re-entry. Discover the untold story.
China launches emergency space rescue mission
China launches uncrewed Shenzhou 22 spacecraft on emergency mission to rescue three astronauts stranded at Tiangong space station after window damage. Read the full story.
China launches Shenzhou 22 to rescue stranded astronauts
China launches a rescue spacecraft after a damaged vessel leaves three astronauts temporarily stranded on the Tiangong space station. Discover the details of this high-stakes mission.
NASA's interstellar object reveal sparks fury
NASA faces backlash after revealing blurry images of mysterious interstellar object 3I/ATLAS, dismissing alien life claims. Social media erupts with conspiracy theories.
MP Challenges Government Over CSIRO Funding Cuts
Labor MP Ed Husic demands Treasury funding for CSIRO after 350 job cuts, comparing science investment to $600m PNG football initiative. Read the full analysis.
Decathlon designs ESA space suit to rival NASA's Prada design
French sportswear giant Decathlon reveals groundbreaking EuroSuit prototype for ESA astronauts, challenging NASA's luxury Prada partnership. Testing begins 2025.
Decathlon unveils 2-minute space suit for European astronauts
Sporting giant Decathlon reveals its first space suit, the EuroSuit, set for ISS testing in 2026. The innovative design allows astronauts to suit up in under two minutes.
Chinese astronauts return after space debris delay
Three Chinese astronauts return to Earth after a 9-day space station stranding caused by debris damage, leaving their replacements without a return vehicle. Read the full analysis.
Chinese astronauts stranded by space junk to return
Three Chinese astronauts, stranded on the Tiangong station after a space debris impact, will return to Earth using their replacement crew's capsule. The incident highlights the growing danger of orbital junk.
SpaceX to rescue Chinese astronauts in emergency mission
In an unprecedented space collaboration, Elon Musk's SpaceX prepares emergency mission to save Chinese astronauts stranded in orbit after spacecraft failure.
China's astronauts host first space barbecue in orbit
Chinese astronauts aboard the Tiangong space station have successfully tested a revolutionary electric oven, cooking meals including grilled fish and beef in zero gravity - a major advancement for long-duration space missions.
Chinese Space Station Dodges Space Junk Threat
Chinese astronauts aboard the Tiangong space station performed emergency manoeuvres to avoid collision with space debris, highlighting the escalating danger of orbital junk threatening global space operations.
Trump Backs Billionaire Isaacman for NASA Role
Exclusive: Donald Trump plans to nominate Jared Isaacman, the billionaire behind historic private space missions, to lead NASA in a dramatic shake-up of America's space programme.
NASA Astronauts Stranded on ISS Amid Boeing Spacecraft Crisis
Exclusive: Two NASA astronauts face indefinite delay returning to Earth as Boeing's troubled Starliner spacecraft battles multiple helium leaks and thruster failures, raising serious questions about crew safety and Boeing's space programme viability.
NASA to chase interstellar visitor with breakthrough speed
NASA unveils groundbreaking mission to intercept mysterious interstellar object using revolutionary propulsion technology that could rewrite our understanding of the cosmos.
Chinese astronauts stranded after space debris collision
Exclusive report reveals Chinese astronauts face extended space mission after their Shenzhou-20 spacecraft was struck by orbital debris, raising concerns about space safety and satellite congestion.
Trump nominates Elon Musk ally Jared Isaacman for NASA role
Former President Donald Trump nominates billionaire astronaut Jared Isaacman, close associate of Elon Musk, for key NASA position in dramatic space policy shift.
Trump courts billionaire for rival NASA-style space mission
Exclusive: Donald Trump is allegedly approaching tech billionaire Jared Isaacman to discuss establishing a rival space programme, potentially challenging NASA's dominance in the new space race.
Trump backs billionaire's NASA space mission partnership
Former President Donald Trump throws support behind tech entrepreneur Jared Isaacman's ambitious commercial space venture, marking a significant shift in NASA's collaboration with private sector.
Medieval Tower Falls as Satellite Reaches Orbit
From the dramatic collapse of a historic medieval tower in Europe to the successful orbital deployment of a new satellite, today's visual news captures moments of loss and technological achievement.
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