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Earth will have a close encounter with an asteroid this week

NASA predicts that the asteroid will make one of the closest approaches by a known near-Earth object ever recorded. However, it poses no harm to humankind.

January 26, 2023 by Sabrina Ortiz in Space

How to become an astronaut: What you need to make it into space

If you dream of becoming an astronaut, or are just fascinated by the job, here is a look at how you can get there, and the extraordinary experiences you can expect.

January 25, 2023 by Sabrina Ortiz in Space

SpaceX is reducing Starlink's impact on astronomy - here's how

SpaceX commits to minimizing the interference its constellation of Starlink satellites causes to astronomers.

January 17, 2023 by Liam Tung in Space

Virgin Orbit: Pioneering satellite launch ends in failure after rocket 'anomaly'

'Yes, space is hard, but we are only just getting started,' says Spaceport Cornwall chief.

January 10, 2023 by Danny Palmer in Space

Android phones will soon get iPhone-like SOS satellite texting

But you'll need an Android smartphone with Qualcomm's top Snapdragon chip and modem, following the announcement at CES.

January 6, 2023 by Liam Tung in Space

These astronauts are getting their medical training from playing video games

The space industry is turning to Level Ex, a company that has gamified virtual medical training, to prepare astronauts for long journeys into space.

December 23, 2022 by Stephanie Condon in Space

Forget the Moon, NASA's next big mission is a lot closer to home

The Surface Water and Ocean Topography (SWOT) satellite will observe nearly all water on Earth's surface, helping people on the coasts and inland better prepare for the effects of climate change.

December 15, 2022 by Stephanie Condon in Space

Space junk is falling from the sky. We are still not doing enough to stop it

Space companies want to remove their junk from orbit - but that's easier said than done.

December 14, 2022 by Stephanie Condon in Space

NASA's next-gen robot will explore space and do your chores at home

The space agency and its partner Apptronik have taken on the ambitious challenge of building a general-purpose, humanoid robot.

December 12, 2022 by Sabrina Ortiz in AI & Robotics

Orion parachute splashdown completes Artemis I moon mission

NASA's Orion spacecraft for the Artemis I mission has successfully splashed down and been retrieved from the Pacific Ocean for analysis.

December 12, 2022 by Liam Tung in Space

Artemis I is on track to success, as NASA readies for splashdown

The Orion spacecraft will land off the coast of North America on Sunday, in a crucial moment for NASA as it aims to send humans back to the moon.

December 9, 2022 by Stephanie Condon in Space

SpaceX unveils 'Starshield' Starlink service for national security usage

SpaceX launches Starshield, a new satellite broadband network and launch service aimed at government.

December 7, 2022 by Liam Tung in Space

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