Angus Stewart, joint head of the National Space Operations Centre at the UK Space Agency, said: “Over the past 12 months or ...

That’s why you asked us: Why can’t we launch our junk into space, too? Or better yet: STRAIGHT INTO THE SUN! For the moment, let’s set aside the big problems with creating too much trash in the first ...

European engineers are building 'breakdown trucks' for satellites, capable of servicing, repairing and refuelling valuable ...

These peculiar celestial 'snowmen' are found in the Kuiper Belt, a vast expanse beyond Neptune, which is filled with icy remnants dating back to the solar system's formation. The region lies beyond ...

This Sky Above episode showcases the total lunar eclipse that will turn the moon a deep shade of red, astronomical spring, and a dazzling planetary conjunction.

Discover how SpaceX's Starship V3, featuring powerful Raptor 3 engines, aims to revolutionise Mars missions. Scheduled for mid-March, Flight 12 marks a pivotal test for Elon Musk's vision of human ...

A mysterious triangular glow appearing after sunset in late winter is the zodiacal light. Here’s how and when to see it from ...

Astronomers who have debated why these globular icy objects look the way they do finally have an answer ...

Microscopic crystals extracted from meteorites could help settle a debate about the birth of our patch of the Milky Way.

Thomas Copeland BBC Verify Live journalist. We’ve spent today working to separate the real from the fictitious as pictures and video flood social media following three days of s ...

The Elkhorn Antique Flea Market is where serious treasure hunters go to find their next great discovery. This market has ...