Space
‘We’re tipped over’: First private lunar lander ends up on its side
The company that built the six-footed lander initially said the Odysseus lander, the first US moon landing in more than 50 years, was upright after touchdown.
- by Marcia Dunn
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A modern odyssey lands us at the dawn of a new moon age
As 1969 showed, there is something about a moon landing that lifts spirits around the world – and surely a new moon age dawned on Friday when America returned after 52 years.
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‘Odysseus has taken the moon’: Australia helps guide first private lunar landing
The US has achieved a historic lunar milestone with the touchdown of the Odysseus spacecraft, which marks the return of the US to the moon since the Apollo missions.
- by Angus Dalton
The brightest object in the universe is a sun-eating colossus
Australian scientists have discovered the most luminous object in existence – and the fastest-growing black hole.
- by Angus Dalton
Russia’s bid for an orbiting nuclear weapon jolts public, even if details remain hazy
While the revelation of the Russian weapon may have been a shock to the public, researchers have spent years tracking and testing for the possible effects of a nuclear blast in space.
- by Katrina Manson
Russia reportedly developing space-based nuclear weapon
Representative Mike Turner has requested President Joe Biden declassify all information relating to this threat, which sources say is related to Russia and space.
- by Patricia Zengerle
The rocket scientist helping build shoebox satellites and moon rovers
Rocket scientist Airlie Chapman says a common theme in her research is working with many small things that, together, accomplish big things.
- by Sue White
What if a giant parasol was used to shade the Earth and cool it down?
The idea has been at the outer fringes of conversations about climate solutions for years. But as the climate crisis worsens, interest in sun shields is gaining momentum.
- by Cara Buckley
The next world war, it’s often said, will begin in space
As countries race to develop new capabilities in space, some are also building the forces and weapons to fight beyond the atmosphere.
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Japan spacecraft lands successfully on the moon but can’t generate solar power
Japan on Saturday became the fifth country to put a spacecraft on the moon, but the probe was not generating solar power, its space agency said.
- by Mari Yamaguchi
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History
Remains of sci-fi legends burn in Earth’s atmosphere
Aboard a spacecraft that came back to Earth, were the ashes and DNA from about 70 people, including the creator of Star Trek.
- by Marcia Dunn