Two US astronauts will be left on the International Space Station for much longer than planned because of faults with the Boeing spacecraft designed to return them to Earth.
William Anders’ plane plummeted into the water off San Juan Islands in Washington state.
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Looting and scientific vandalism on Earth has scientists worried we could destroy evidence of extraterrestrial life before we even find it.
China landed an uncrewed spacecraft on the far side of the moon,elevates China’s space power the same weekend that a US test flight failed to launch.
After the aurora australis phenomenon painted our skies pink and green,a new celestial delight is headed our way (but it could be more fickle).
Lt Gen Larry James has moved to Australia to increase our teaching and research capability.
Don’t fret if you missed out on seeing the southern lights that dazzled Australians on Saturday night – you’ll have another chance tonight.
The planet,called 55 Cancri e or Janssen,is about 8.8 times bigger than Earth.
Australia’s space industry is finally taking off,working on everything from the country’s first lunar rover to growing plants on the moon.
While rah-rahs get a bargain.