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Spacecraft enters Sun's corona for first time

Dec 15, 2021

A spacecraft launched by NASA has done what was once thought impossible.

NASA craft ‘touches’ sun's atmosphere for 1st time

Dec 15, 2021

The Parker Solar Probe actually flew through the corona in April during the spacecraft’s eighth close approach to the sun. Scientists said it took a few months to get the data back and then several more months to confirm.

NASA to explore universe's most dramatic objects

Dec 10, 2021

NASA launches spacecraft to test asteroid defense concept

Nov 24, 2021

Russia rejects accusations of endangering ISS astronauts

Nov 17, 2021

Study reveals new insights into Jupiter's colourful belts, zones

Nov 1, 2021

A new study of data captured in orbit around Jupiter has revealed new insights into what's happening deep beneath the gas giant's distinctive and colourful bands.

Russian film crew in orbit for 1st movie in space

Oct 6, 2021

A Russian actor and a film director rocketed to space Tuesday

UAE to launch probe targeting asteroid between Mars, Jupiter

Oct 5, 2021

The United Arab Emirates on Tuesday announced plans to send a probe to land on an asteroid between Mars and Jupiter.

Russian film crew blast-offs to make 1st film in space

Oct 5, 2021

A Russian actor and a film director have rocketed to space on a mission to make the world’s first movie in orbit.

NASA's Lucy Mission prepares for launch to Trojan asteroids

Sep 29, 2021

NASA has tested the functions of Lucy, the agency's first spacecraft to study Jupiter's Trojan asteroids, filled it with fuel, and is preparing to pack it into a capsule for launch on October 16.