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NASA engineer quits to become a baker in London

A former NASA propulsion engineer who worked on Mars missions has made an out-of-this-world career switch, leaving her high-flying job to launch a boutique cake business in London.

Scientists Hunt Elusive Black Hole From Big Bang

British scientists are leading the hunt for a hypothetical 'primordial' black hole, a relic from the Big Bang that could rewrite our understanding of the universe's formation and dark matter.

Woman scammed by fake NASA astronaut in £16k romance con

A sophisticated romance scammer posing as a NASA astronaut on the ISS tricked a British woman into sending thousands for a fake 'space mission'. The elaborate con involved forged documents and fake video calls, revealing a disturbing new trend in online f

NASA's InSight Lander finds mysterious molten blobs on Mars

New seismic data from NASA's Mars InSight mission has revealed a baffling mystery deep beneath the Elysium Planitia region. Scientists have discovered massive subterranean 'blobs' of molten rock, a finding that challenges our fundamental understanding of

Ex-NASA Chief 'Distraught' Over Trump's Moon & Mars Cuts

Exclusive: The former head of NASA expresses profound dismay over potential deep cuts to the Artemis Moon programme and Mars exploration, warning of a devastating blow to American space leadership and a potential 'brain drain' to the private sector.

SpaceX Starship launches on critical test flight

SpaceX's colossal Starship rocket has launched on its fourth test flight from Texas, marking a pivotal step towards lunar missions and Mars colonisation. The world's most powerful rocket successfully demonstrated key manoeuvres despite previous setbacks.

SpaceX Starship explodes after launch in test failure

SpaceX's colossal Starship rocket, designed for future Mars missions, experienced a dramatic mid-flight failure and explosion over the Gulf of Mexico just minutes after its historic launch from Texas.

NASA spots Harry Potter's Sorting Hat on Mars

NASA's Curiosity rover has captured a mysterious helmet-like rock on Mars, sparking comparisons to the iconic Sorting Hat from Harry Potter and exciting scientists worldwide.

Amtrak and NASA forge revolutionary rail partnership

Amtrak and NASA join forces in a groundbreaking collaboration to develop high-tech, safer, and more efficient trains, signalling a new era for rail transport in the US with potential global implications.

NASA returns ancient asteroid dust older than the Sun

In a landmark achievement for space exploration, NASA's OSIRIS-REx spacecraft has successfully delivered pristine samples from the 4.5-billion-year-old asteroid Bennu. This cosmic treasure trove, containing material predating our solar system, promises to

NASA discovers potential new moon orbiting Uranus

In a stunning astronomical revelation, NASA scientists analysing decades-old Voyager 2 data have identified compelling evidence of a previously unknown moon circling the ice giant Uranus, reshaping our understanding of the outer solar system.

NASA astronaut salary shock: How much they really earn

A NASA astronaut has lifted the lid on the surprising pay scale for those who venture into space. Discover the financial realities of being an astronaut and how it compares to other high-risk professions.

NASA spots bone-like object on Mars

NASA's Curiosity rover has captured an eerie image of a mysterious bone-shaped rock on Mars, sparking wild theories about extraterrestrial life. Scientists weigh in on the bizarre discovery.

Five Planets Align in Rare Cosmic Event—NASA Shares Images

A stunning celestial event unfolded as five planets—Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn—aligned in a rare planetary parade, visible from Earth. NASA's Hubble Telescope captured breathtaking images of this cosmic spectacle.

NASA plans nuclear reactor on Moon by 2030

NASA, in collaboration with the US Department of Energy, is advancing plans to deploy a nuclear reactor on the Moon by 2030. This ambitious project aims to support long-term lunar exploration and future Mars missions.

Verstappen & Lambiase: F1’s Fiery Duo

Discover the fiery dynamic between Red Bull's Max Verstappen and his race engineer Gianpiero Lambiase, a partnership that fuels both success and tension on the F1 track.

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