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Elon Musk ‘mapping out’ plan for sending a million people to Mars
And they’ll have to fend for themselves.
For the first time ever Earth has received power beamed from a satellite in space
Energy could be sent anywhere on Earth using the experimental system.
How NASA spacecraft are tested with water before real landings
NASA spacecraft are rigorously tested before they are sent into space.
SpaceX’s latest mission a pivotal move in Elon Musk’s Mars exploration plan
The first step in the direction that’ll take us to Mars.
First people to go to space as tourists detail what it’s like
Going boldy where no tourists have gone before.
Astronaut who set record for longest time in space shares the hardest part of adjusting back to life on Earth
Rubio says he was able to minimize the impact by “staying diligent”.
NASA releases space walk footage from astronauts outside the International Space Station
NASA astronauts on the International Space Station face some seriously tough conditions
SpaceX Falcon 9 makes astonishing water landing after missing initial target
Rocket landings have become almost routine – but they don’t always go to plan.
‘Best UFO footage ever’ captured with video authenticity confirmed
One of the closest shots ever taken of an unidentified flying object.
Elon Musk's Tesla Roadster in space is now moving towards Earth at a speed of more than 3,000 km/h
It was launched over six years ago
The true story behind NASA’s most iconic photo, 40 years on
There’s an unusual reason behind its universal appeal.
NASA discovers new super-Earth and it’s relatively close
The curious new world is said to be 1.5 times the size of Earth.
Cosmonaut sets new record for longest time spent in space
By the time he’s back on Earth, he’ll have spent 2.5 years in space.
People’s obsession with UFOs has experts revealing the truth
Why are we so obsessed? The answer seems simple.
Woman reveals how astronauts sleep in ISS under zero gravity
There’s no such thing as ‘lying down’ up there.
