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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: Astronaut's DNA changed after year in space

Exclusive: NASA astronaut Scott Kelly experienced fundamental DNA changes during his record-breaking year aboard the International Space Station, reveals groundbreaking twin study with earthbound brother Mark.

Buzz Aldrin, 94, files for divorce from wife

Apollo 11 astronaut Buzz Aldrin, 94, ends 23-year marriage to Dr Anca Faur as divorce papers reveal separation date coinciding with anniversary of historic moon mission.

BBC's Space Documentary Reveals NASA's Dark Secrets

Christopher Stevens delivers a gripping review of the BBC's explosive new documentary revealing the dark secrets of NASA's early space programme - from institutional sexism to personal tragedies that haunted astronauts' families.

NASA JPL axes 550 jobs in major workforce reduction

Exclusive: NASA's prestigious Jet Propulsion Laboratory announces devastating workforce reduction affecting 550 employees, sending shockwaves through California's space industry as budget uncertainty takes its toll.

NASA's Glass Bubble Habitats for Moon Living Revealed

NASA reveals revolutionary plan for lunar living with inflatable glass habitats that could see astronauts residing on the Moon within decades. Discover how these futuristic structures will protect against radiation and lunar dust while creating sustainabl

Stadium-Sized Asteroid to Pass Closer Than Moon in 2029

A massive asteroid larger than a football stadium will skim past Earth at just 19,635 miles in 2029 - closer than our Moon and some satellites. NASA reveals whether we should be concerned about this cosmic near-miss.

NASA equipment crashes through family's roof

A Florida family received the shock of their lives when mysterious debris from the International Space Station plummeted through their home, later identified as NASA equipment worth billions.

Rare Supermoon Coming to UK Skies in October 2025

Mark your calendars for a breathtaking celestial event as a rare supermoon will illuminate British night skies in October 2025, offering spectacular viewing opportunities across the UK.

Enceladus Has All Ingredients for Alien Life

Groundbreaking research reveals Saturn's icy moon Enceladus contains phosphorus, completing the six essential elements for life and making it the most promising candidate for extraterrestrial existence in our solar system.

NASA insiders warn of catastrophic space tragedy

Shocking revelations from NASA whistleblowers expose critical safety gaps in America's space programme, with experts warning that astronauts face 'unacceptable risks' during upcoming missions.

Mystery space capsule crashes in Argentina

A bizarre cylindrical object fell from the sky in rural Argentina, triggering a police investigation and theories about space debris and satellite technology.

SpaceX Starship Soars in Key Test for NASA Moon Mission

SpaceX achieves a major breakthrough with its Starship rocket, successfully completing a key test flight from Texas. The milestone brings NASA's ambitious Artemis moon missions a significant step closer to reality.

NASA Launches GOES-U Satellite to Monitor Space Weather

A powerful new satellite, GOES-U, has launched from Florida on a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket. It will provide unprecedented data on solar storms and space weather, crucial for protecting power grids and technology on Earth.

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