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October 21, 2015

Voyager 1 rides 'tsunami wave' in interstellar space

It turns out that sailing through interstellar space isn't so peaceful.

October 21, 2015

NASA’s Orion spacecraft returns safely to Earth, splashes down in the Pacific Ocean

NASA’s Orion spacecraft has returned safely to Earth after its historic test flight, splashing down in the Pacific Ocean 275 miles west of Baja California at 11:29 a.m. ET.

October 21, 2015

Robotic rock climbers could aid hunt for Mars life

A robot that can scale the faces of steep cliffs might one day help explore Mars and find signs of life.

October 21, 2015

Sesame Street Muppets counting down to NASA Orion launch

Can you tell me how to get, how to get to... Mars?

October 21, 2015

Philae lander, like Philae obelisk, is a window to the past

Benjamin Altshuler is on the classics faculty at the University of Oxford and is the current Classics Conclave fellow at the Centre for the Study of Ancient Documents.

October 21, 2015

Expert: Fears of Russian ‘satellite killer’ overblown

A mysterious Russian space object has prompted concern that Moscow may have launched a ‘satellite killer’ to challenge its rivals’ space hardware. Experts, however, say that the satellite’s mission is probably much more mundane.

October 21, 2015

Experts: Virgin Galactic crash will change the face of space tourism

The crash of Virgin Galactic’s SpaceShipTwo during a test flight over the Mojave desert last week will have a profound impact on the space tourism industry, according to space experts, thrusting safety firmly into the spotlight.

October 21, 2015

Virtual reality could let astronauts 'go to the beach'

Spending long periods of time in space can be a psychologically demanding experience, but a new virtual reality system could give NASA astronauts a welcome escape

October 21, 2015

Experts: Cheap Mars mission could prove lucrative for India

India’s successful, low-cost Mars mission is a major milestone for the country’s space program, with experts predicting that it could open the door to lucrative space deals with the U.S. and Europe.

October 21, 2015

SpaceX launches cargo ship with 3-D printer to International Space Station

A SpaceX cargo ship rocketed toward the International Space Station on Sunday, carrying the first 3-D printer for astronauts in orbit.