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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.

Super-Earth Found That Could Host Alien Life

Scientists have identified a nearby exoplanet just 137 light-years away that shows promising signs of being a 'water world' with potential conditions suitable for life, marking a significant breakthrough in the search for habitable planets.

NASA probes first interstellar visitor for planetary defence

In an unprecedented space security operation, NASA's planetary defence team has turned its attention to our solar system's first confirmed interstellar visitor - the mysterious 3I/Atlas object. Discover how scientists are studying this celestial traveller

Mysterious Galactic Glow Baffles Astronomers

Astronomers have detected a mysterious, unexplained glow emanating from the centre of our Milky Way galaxy, challenging current understanding of cosmic phenomena and leaving scientists searching for answers.

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.

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.

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.

Rogue Planet Discovered: Billions of Tonnes in Space

Astronomers have made a stunning discovery - a massive free-floating planet, weighing billions of tonnes, roaming untethered through space without orbiting any star. This cosmic wanderer challenges everything we know about planetary formation.

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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