Building-sized SpaceX rocket part to crash into the moon
A 4,900kg SpaceX rocket piece will crash into the moon's sunlit side on Wednesday at 5,400mph, potentially leaving a 17-metre crater, experts say.
A 4,900kg SpaceX rocket piece will crash into the moon's sunlit side on Wednesday at 5,400mph, potentially leaving a 17-metre crater, experts say.
The UK will see its most dramatic solar eclipse since 1999 on August 12, 2026, with up to 96% of the Sun covered. Exact Cardiff times and lunar eclipse guide.
Scotland will see its most dramatic solar eclipse since 1999 on August 12, with up to 96% of the Sun covered. Here are the exact times and safe viewing tips.
An astronomer at Armagh Observatory captured the first video of a lunar impact flash from Ireland, likely caused by a Geminid meteoroid.
Nasa moves SLS rocket and Orion spacecraft back to Florida pad, targeting 1 April for crewed Moon flyby after repairs.
Challenger pilot Michael Smith's final words, 'uh oh', were revealed, along with disturbing details suggesting some crew may have been conscious after the breakup.
The UK's largest solar eclipse since 1999 occurs on August 12, 2026, obscuring over 90% of the Sun. It begins at 18:17 BST and ends at 20:06 BST.
Humanity has no official action plan for alien contact, experts admit, as scientists debate whether broadcasting our location into deep space is too risky.
NASA reveals 189-item menu for Artemis 2, the first crewed moon mission in 54 years, featuring hot sauces, coffee, and dehydrated brisket.
Nasa says Artemis II, the first crewed Moon flyby in 50 years, could launch as early as 1 April despite February delays.
UK and Ireland will see the first partial solar eclipse since 1999 on 12 August 2026, with the Moon covering roughly 90% to 96% of the Sun at its peak.
Australia's first supermoon of 2025, the harvest moon, will be visible on Tuesday evening at sunset, appearing larger and brighter as it rises in the east.
Nasa's Artemis 2 Moon mission has been delayed by technical issues, but the rocket is back on the pad with a launch target of April 1.
Breakthrough Listen's scans of interstellar object 'Oumuamua find no alien technology, only silence across radio bands.
Stephen Hawking's warning about hostile aliens has resurfaced after Harvard scientists suggested a comet could be a reconnaissance probe.
NASA's Curiosity Rover captures bizarre bone-like protrusions on Mars, prompting theories from fossils to wind erosion.
Nasa rejects Harvard astronomer Avi Loeb's claim that interstellar comet 3I/Atlas may be an alien-made object, saying it behaves like a natural comet and poses no threat.
Nasa clears Artemis II crew for translunar injection burn, setting up first crewed moon flyby since 1972. Mission targets record distance and future lunar landings.
Former Nasa scientist Gilbert Levin says evidence from 1976 Viking Mars missions proves alien life was found, citing positive test results.
Innospace's inaugural commercial rocket launch from Brazil's Alcantara Space Center crashed 30 seconds after liftoff, with no injuries. The failure hit shares and follows earlier delays.
On August 12, 2026, Liverpool will see a deep partial solar eclipse with 91.8% of the sun obscured at 7.10pm BST - one of the most significant in decades.
A partial solar eclipse will be visible from the UK on August 12, 2026, with around 90 percent of the Sun obscured by the Moon, the deepest since 1999.
A meteorite that hit a New Jersey home in 2024 contains salty 'alien world' fluids that may be building blocks of life.
Nasa's Curiosity rover detects organic molecules on Mars, including building blocks of life preserved for 3.5 billion years.
Artemis II crew returns safely after record-breaking moon flyby mission, marking first crewed lunar voyage since 1972.
Amanda Nguyen says she experienced depression after a 'tsunami of harassment' following her historic all-female Blue Origin flight.
Asteroid 2023 DZ2, a 'city killer', will safely pass between Earth and the Moon this weekend, visible with binoculars.
Nasa announces first medical evacuation from ISS after an astronaut falls seriously ill; Crew-11 to return early next week.
The Cold Moon, the third and last supermoon of 2025, will be visible in UK skies on December 4, appearing larger and brighter.
Trump claims he saved Nasa during call with Artemis II crew after they set distance record, despite proposed budget cuts.