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Space refers to the science and study of Earth, the atmosphere, and outer space – specifically, the research, design, and technology behind spacecraft and the latest innovations in the study of the void between celestial bodies.
Billions of stars mapped in digital survey of visible Universe
The world's largest digital survey of the visible Universe, mapping billions of stars and galaxies, has been…
NASA look into the eye of the storm
All eight spacecraft of its latest Earth science mission are in good shape, NASA has confirmed. The Cyclone Global…
Could the planets of ‘Star Wars: Rogue One’ be real?
In the 'Star Wars' universe, ice, ocean and desert planets burst from the darkness as your ship drops out of light…
Detection on Mars of boron for the first time
Boron has been identified for the first time on the surface of Mars, indicating the potential for long-term…
Supercomputer from NASA shows Earth’s carbon dioxide
A NASA supercomputer project builds on the agency's satellite measurements of carbon dioxide and combines them with…
Polar bears and reindeer suffering from climate change
From the Arctic to the Mojave Desert, terrestrial and marine habitats are rapidly changing. These changes impact…
Giant planet struck by winds of rubies and sapphires
Signs of powerful changing winds have been detected on a planet 16 times larger than Earth, over 1000 light years…
Galileo: Europe’s own satnav goes live
Seventeen years and more than €10bn ($11bn) later, Europe's Galileo satnav system is set to go live on Thursday,…
Researchers look at developing sustainable nano-spacecraft
Chips that help you to self-heal after radiation damage could have an impact on interstellar spacecraft, according…
Distant galaxy producing stars like there’s no tomorrow
NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory and other telescopes have been used by astronomers to show that a…