Admittedly, Mars has drawn more space missions than the rest of the Solar System's planets, but why have nearly two…
Peering across 2000 km of space, the Automated Transfer Vehicle (ATV), "Jules Verne", leads the orbit of the International Space…
Europe's leading spacecraft manufacturer EADS Astrium, the builders of the Ariane rocket (that launches many of Europe's space missions), has announced…
People from the normally quiet and picturesque republic of Altai, Siberia keep their eyes on the sky when a launch…
Although ESA's Automated Transfer Vehicle (ATV) will be approaching the International Space Station (ISS) at a rate slower than tortoise-pace,…
As the parachute failed on re-entry, a man hanging out of a helicopter wielding a big hook didn't have chance…
When it comes to following space agency rules, Russia stands firm. The man who was going to be the first…
NASA's over budget Mars Science Laboratory mission, scheduled for a 2009 launch, may be delayed due to problems with the…
When the Phoenix lander hits the Martian atmosphere at over 20,000 km/h, at least it will feel safe in the…
The Near Earth Asteroid (NEO) Apophis is expected to flyby the Earth in 2029. However, this flyby will be more…