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Indian solar mission's new findings throw light on enduring Sun mysteries
Why is the Sun's corona millions of degrees hotter than its surface? And how does it maintain its inexplicably high temperature?
August 14, 2026Nasa reveals crew for Artemis III mission
The crew, who are all men, are scheduled to blast off in 2027 to test systems ahead of a planned Moon landing.
June 9, 2026First Hong Kong astronaut launches into space onboard Chinese mission
The 43-year-old police officer and mother of three serves as the team's payload scientist.
May 25, 2026China to send astronaut on year-long space mission as it eyes 2030 moon landing - Reuters
China to send astronaut on year-long space mission as it eyes 2030 moon landing Reuters
May 23, 2026From blast off to splashdown: My days following Nasa's historic mission to the Moon
BBC Science Editor Rebecca Morelle reflects on how it felt to watch history being made.
April 11, 2026'It's a special thing to be on Planet Earth': Artemis crew welcomed home in Houston
The four astronauts flew around the Moon in a nine-day voyage that took them further from Earth than any humans in history.
April 11, 2026Artemis II astronauts hurtle home from moon toward splashdown - Reuters
Artemis II astronauts hurtle home from moon toward splashdown Reuters
April 10, 2026Artemis II astronauts have toilet trouble on their way towards the Moon
The four astronauts aboard the Artemis II mission's Orion capsule have encountered intermittent complications with their spacecraft's toilet.
April 5, 2026Artemis's stunning Moon pictures - science or holiday photos?
The story behind the beautiful pictures beamed back to Earth from the Artemis II astronauts.
April 5, 2026Artemis II crew take 'spectacular' image of Earth
The snap was taken aboard the Orion capsule by its commander, Reid Wiseman, as the crew head towards the Moon.
April 3, 2026Watch: Artemis II's journey so far as it leaves Earth's orbit ... in 85 seconds
The crew will not land on the Moon on this current mission, though Nasa is preparing for a potential lunar landing by 2028.
April 3, 2026Bondi, Pentagon purge and toilet trouble in space - reuters.com
Bondi, Pentagon purge and toilet trouble in space reuters.com
April 3, 2026'Trust us, you look amazing': Artemis II astronauts speak from space
The crew on board the Artemis II spoke by video link, sharing messages for their families and experiences of the trip so far.
April 3, 2026What nearly went wrong on Nasa's space mission - and what still could
The Artemis II crew are now hurtling around the Earth's orbit, carrying out final tests and checks before they head towards the Moon.
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Indian solar mission's new findings throw light on enduring Sun mysteries
Scientists say the temperature variations in different regions of the Sun defy the laws of physics One of the most enduring mysteries that has been puzzling scientists forever is how the Sun's outer
NASA reveals Artemis 3 astronauts for critical moon lander test flight
The quartet will fly to Earth orbit next year to test docking techniques and procedures ahead of a planned moon landing in 2028. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate
From blast off to splashdown: My days following Nasa's historic mission to the Moon
For the last 10 days, four astronauts have been making history, travelling further into space than humans have been before as they voyaged to the Moon and back. I've been following every moment of th
'It's a special thing to be on Planet Earth': Artemis crew welcomed home in Houston
The four astronauts who flew in Nasa's Artemis II mission around the Moon have been welcomed back to Planet Earth at an event in Houston, Texas. Commander Reid Wiseman said the mission was "the most
Artemis II astronauts describe their lunar voyage as surreal and profound ahead of Earth return
The Artemis II mission crew held a news conference from on board the Orion spacecraft on Wednesday, as Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronaut Jeremy Hansen said he saw things he “had never even imagine
Artemis II astronauts have toilet trouble on their way towards the Moon
Nasa is set to send humans deeper into space than ever before, but there's one piece of technology that still has some kinks - the Orion space capsule's toilet. Since launching from Earth on Wednesda
Artemis 2 astronauts — now halfway to the moon — report 'burning smell' from toilet, but everything's fine
Mission Control isn't concerned about the Orion toilet smell, but is looking into to it. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Breaki
NASA releases stunning first photos of Earth from Artemis II moon mission
As of midmorning Friday, the crew were about 100,000 miles (160,000 kilometres) from Earth and were quickly closing in on the moon. Save Share NASA has released the first images taken from inside t
Artemis's stunning Moon pictures - science or holiday photos?
Nasa is releasing a steady stream of stunning pictures of the Moon and Earth taken by the astronauts on its Artemis II Moon mission. Attracting millions of likes on social media, the images show the
The NASA Artemis II Crew’s Stunning First Photos of Earth
The NASA Artemis II crew piloted their Orion spacecraft out of Earth’s orbit this morning, charting a path toward the Moon. Artemis II Mission Commander Reid Wiseman captured a pair of exceptional pho
There was a bit of toilet trouble on NASA's Artemis 2 mission to the moon
It wasn't their No. 1 problem, but it was a problem for going number one. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Breaking space news,
'Trust us, you look amazing': Artemis II astronauts speak from space
The Artemis II spacecraft has successfully left the Earth's orbit on its way to view the far side of the Moon. The four astronauts on board shared their thoughts about the mission so far and what the
Artemis II Flight Update: Perigee Raise Burn Complete
NASA Communications Editor’s Note: This blog has been updated with timing on the translunar injection burn. The perigee raise burn is complete, marking another planned orbital adjustment in the earl
What nearly went wrong on Nasa's space mission - and what still could
In the tense final hours before Nasa's astronauts flew into space, a series of technical issues threatened to ground their landmark mission. A faulty toilet and issues involving two safety systems we