Spaceflight
Spaceflight history | Who were the Mercury 7?
A guide to NASA's Mercury Project and the Mercury 7 astronauts who became the first Americans to fly into space and orbit Earth.
To boldly go... How astronaut Alan Shepard became the first American in space and oldest person to walk on the Moon
The story of Alan Shepard, the first American in space.
Voyager 1 is back in working order after five months of silence
UK astronaut Rosemary Coogan graduates astronaut training, and could soon be bound for the ISS
Space History | Animals in space
What animals have been in space, which was the first and why did humans send them to journey among the stars?
Why you age slower in space, and why travelling close to the speed of light lets you leap forward in time
Astronauts age slower in space compared to people on Earth. In fact, if you could travel fast enough through space you could time travel.
Antiseptic, garbage, body odour, BBQ - what astronauts say the International Space Station smells like
Unsurprisingly, it’s tricky to keep a continuously occupied space station smelling sweet.
Crops on the Moon? NASA astronauts will bring tools to study plant-growing, quakes and hunt for water ice
Why we need more women in the space sector
Equality for women will make a stronger space sector, says Gabriella Goddard of the Space Leadership Academy.
Love to see the night sky on Mars? This is what it would be like to stargaze on the Red Planet
Ever wondered what it would be like to see the Sun or the stars from Mars? Read our guide to find out what sights await future Martian astronomers.
Is it really possible to terraform a planet like Mars?
How realistic is the goal of making an inhospitable planet like Mars more Earth-like?
An astronaut on Mars would be able to see Earth pass in front of the Sun. This is what it would look like
It's possible to see transits of Venus and Mercury from our planet, but could a Martian astronomer see a transit of Earth?
Photograph shows Odysseus lander with broken leg on the Moon
Intuitive Machine's lunar lander Odysseus broke its leg during its landing on the Moon. A photograph has been released showing the aftermath.
Gaganyaan: Indian astronauts shortlisted for first human space mission
NASA lunar orbiter has photographed the Odysseus lander on the surface of the Moon
An image of the Odysseus lander on the surface of the Moon has been captured by the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter.
Can you see the Great Wall of China from space?
It's a popular myth, but is there any weight behind the claim of the Great Wall's visibility from Earth orbit?
Interview | How UK scientists are studying asteroid sample to unlock the secrets of the Solar System
Planetary scientists Sara Russell reveals what studying a sample of an asteroid on Earth can tell us about the Solar System.
NASA Moon landing: Odysseus spacecraft tipped on its side during landing
Intuitive Machines' Odysseus achieves first US soft landing on the Moon since Apollo missions.
ERS-2 satellite breaks up as it enters Earth's atmosphere over Pacific Ocean
Where ERS-2 will break up, and when, and what its lasting legacy will be.
NASA is about to put a radio telescope on the Moon
Could a new era of telescopes and observatories on the Moon be about to begin?
Watch live as NASA lands radio telescope and instruments on the Moon
Watch the live launch of a mission that could be the beginning of a new era of astronomy on the Moon.
Fancy a lunar stroll? This is how long it would take to walk around the Moon
It may not be long before space tourism is here. Assuming lunar walking tours become popular, how long would it take to walk around the Moon?
A history of music in space
A look at the music that humanity has sent into space.
Could humans really survive a journey to Mars?
The journey to put human feet on Mars is going to be a long one, so what might be the effects on the human body and mind as astronauts travel to the Red Planet?