Space6 hrs agoOne of the best meteor showers you'll see all yearNamed after the Greek mythology figure of Perseus - the Perseids will light up the sky. 6 hrs ago11 hrs agoThe Space Shuttle names that never wereThe first Space Shuttle was originally going to be named Constitution. US President Gerald Ford agreed to rename it Enterprise – here's how Star Trek fans persuaded him.11 hrs ago2 days ago'Sparring in space' – BBC gains rare access to US base tracking global missile strikesFrom their base in Colorado, Space Force units track missiles fired anywhere in the world.2 days ago3 days agoThe handshake that made 'space diplomacy' possibleIn 1975, a meet-up between American and Soviet spacefarers in orbit showed that the superpowers could work together. Its positive effects led to the International Space Station.3 days ago20 Jun 2025Start-up in bid to prove UK leads in space techUK start-up Magdrive will launch a metal-fuelled plasma thruster into space for its first test.20 Jun 202511 Jun 2025First view of the Sun's south pole filmed by spacecraftNever before seen pictures will help scientists learn how the Sun's activity changes from stormy to quiet periods11 Jun 202511 Jun 2025Listen to the Sun like never beforeA Nasa exhibit lets you hear the Sun's raw power, turning solar data into an unforgettable soundscape.11 Jun 20257 Jun 2025Trump-Musk row heightens fears over Nasa budget cutsThe space agency has published its budget request to Congress which would see funding for science projects cut by nearly a half.7 Jun 202525 May 2025What does space smell like?Scientists are analysing the smells of space – from the aroma onboard space stations to planets hundreds of light years away – to learn about the makeup of the Universe.25 May 2025...
