Space1 day agoThe story behind the first British person in spaceIt's 35 years since Helen Sharman boarded a space capsule heading into orbit, all thanks to a job ad that she had stumbled upon.1 day ago12 May 2026Discover Io, the most volcanic world in our solar systemProfessor Brian Cox explains why Jupiter's moon, Io, is the most volcanically active body known to science.12 May 202622 Apr 2026The mission to get 100 women to walk on the Moon - without leaving EarthBelfast woman Deby has set herself the target of enabling 100 women to walk on the Moon.22 Apr 202620 Apr 2026Blue Origin rocket grounded after satellite 'mishap'The firm founded by Amazon billionaire Jeff Bezos is investigating the failed launch.20 Apr 202619 Apr 2026Apollo v Artemis: How Earth changed in 58 yearsAfter the Apollo 8 crew captured the iconic Earthrise photo in 1968, Artemis astronauts have recreated the image, revealing changes to our fragile blue planet.19 Apr 202611 Apr 2026From blast off to splashdown: My days following Nasa's historic mission to the MoonBBC Science Editor Rebecca Morelle reflects on how it felt to watch history being made. 11 Apr 20267 Apr 2026What will the next footprints on the Moon be like?The boots worn by astronauts on the Artemis missions will need to protect them from difficult terrain and extreme temperatures, but what about the prints they leave behind?7 Apr 20265 Apr 2026The 40 minutes when the Artemis crew loses contact with the EarthAs the astronauts pass behind the Moon they will experience a moment of silence and solitude as communication with the Earth is blocked.5 Apr 20264 Apr 2026Call for citizen scientists to collect space dust Resident are urged to join a cosmic quest for micrometeorites from space landing in their gutters.4 Apr 2026...
