NASA astronauts back on earth after trip around moon
Artemis II's astronauts have safely splashed down in the Pacific Ocean to close out humanity's first voyage around the moon in more than 50 years.
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Astronauts to end moon mission in ‘fireball’ re-entry
After a record flyby to the moon, NASA's Artemis II astronauts have reflected on their historic journey ahead of a fiery return through earth's atmosphere.
Astronauts capture stunning views of moon and earth
NASA has released striking photos taken during the Artemis II space mission, showing the earth setting behind a pockmarked moon and a total solar eclipse.
Aussie dish serves up second helping for moon mission
A space dish in Australia is tracking NASA's new moon mission in a sequel to the nation's key role in televising one of humanity's biggest achievements.
Artemis II zooming to the moon after a day around Earth
The Artemis II crew stuck close to home for a day to test their capsule's life-support systems before being cleared for lunar departure.
Artemis II photograph captures Earth’s blue beauty
NASA has released photos of Earth taken by astronauts on the Artemis II mission as they prepare to swing around the moon.
Artemis II astronauts are more than halfway to the moon
Astronauts on NASA's Artemis II lunar mission are in high spirits as they pass the halfway point to the moon despite dealing with another toilet malfunction.
Artemis crew races to set distance record from earth
With the moon looming ever larger, the Artemis II astronauts are about to set a new distance record from earth on a lunar fly-around.
Astronauts head home after record-breaking moon trip
The Artemis II astronauts have completed their record-breaking trip around the moon and are heading back to earth.
SpaceX registers to take rocket maker public: reports
SpaceX has confidentially filed for an initial public offering in the United States, according to reports.
‘Godspeed’: Artemis II rocket on its way round the moon
The Artemis II mission has successfully sent its crew on a nearly 10-day journey around the moon and back, the farthest distance humans have ever travelled.
Earth’s doppelganger: scientists make $15m digital twin
From stress-testing crops to simulating disease outbreaks, researchers plan to create a virtual copy of Australia's agricultural landscape to test scenarios.
Cold delays Artemis moonshot with astronauts: NASA
A NASA mission to send four astronauts around the moon and back has been delayed because of cold temperatures expected at the launch site.
Aussie researchers look to space to help on earth
Emergency services, agricultural projects and defence operations are expected to benefit from eyes in the sky provided by Australian space innovations.
Making Mars: Aussie research turns red dirt into metal
A breakthrough to help with establishing a human colony on Mars could be hidden in its iron-rich red surface, Australian researchers say.
Astronauts return to Earth after five months in space
Four astronauts are back on Earth after a five-month stay at the International Space Station.
Aussie rocket carrying Vegemite lifts off, then crashes
History has been made as the first launch of an Australian-made rocket from home soil was hailed as a major step forward, despite it crashing seconds later.
Aussie firms team up to send telescope, lasers to space
A low-earth orbit satellite, made in Adelaide, could launch into space as soon as 2027 as part of a bid to boost Australia's aerospace capabilities.
SpaceX Starship explosion setback to Musk Mars mission
Elon Musk's Starship rocket appeared to experience at least two explosions in quick succession, lighting up the night sky and sending debris flying.
Stuck astronauts head home after marathon stay in space
NASA's two stuck astronauts are heading back to earth in a SpaceX capsule after a marathon mission that began with a bungled Boeing test flight nine months ago.
NASA astronauts return after nine months stuck in space
Two NASA astronauts have returned to earth, nine months after their faulty Boeing Starliner craft upended what was to be a week-long stay on the ISS.
Space mushrooms: Aussie research will test flying fungi
A world-first experiment led by Australians will put mushrooms in space for the first time and determine if they can be a tasty addition to astronauts' diet.
Australians urged not to walk but to work on the moon
Australian astronaut Katherine Bennell-Pegg is urging local researchers to look to space for answers to some of earth's biggest challenges.
Tech billionaire pulls off first private spacewalk
Earth "looks like a perfect world", billionaire Jared Isaacman has marvelled as he carried out the first private spacewalk high above the planet.
Tech billionaire completes first private spacewalk
A tech billionaire who stepped out on the first private spacewalk has declared that "earth sure looks like a perfect world" as he emerged from a spacecraft.
NASA to keep two astronauts in space until February
US space agency NASA has decided it is too risky to bring two astronauts back to earth in Boeing's Starliner capsule.
Earth science satellite to track methane from space
Major sources of an environmentally damaging gas will be scrutinised from above when a group of climate experts launches a satellite with SpaceX.
Agreement clears the way for SpaceX Aussie blast off
Australia will allow US companies to launch and retrieve rockets under a new agreement and reports indicate SpaceX could be among the first to test it.
Black hole discovered 20,000 times bigger than sun
After two decades trying to find a certain type of black hole, scientists have spotted one about 18,000 light years from our solar system.
‘Dream big’: first Aussie astronaut hopes to inspire
After a year of rigorous training, a 39-year-old engineer and mum of two has become the first person to qualify as an astronaut under the Australian flag.
Robotics hub could enable self-driving cars and rovers
Advanced technology including autonomous cars, moon rovers, flying taxis and marine vessels could benefit from advances created in a new Sydney facility.