Martin Rees interview: From the Big Bang, to a billionaire space race

Martin Rees has contributed to some of our most intriguing theories about the universe and beyond. …

Double-shadowed moon craters may be coldest place in the solar system

The moon has deep craters that sit at such an angle that even reflected sunlight doesn’t…

Moon mystery could be solved by simulation of planetary smash-up

The moon is thought to have been created in a violent collision, and a new simulation…

Curiosity rover discovers diverse cache of organic minerals on Mars

Organic molecules and clay minerals found in Gale Crater could be a sign of ancient Martian…

Perseverance rover measures speed of sound on Mars for the first time

Using a laser to strike rocks and a built-in microphone, NASA’s Perseverance rover has measured changes…

NASA’s Ingenuity helicopter has captured over 2200 photographs of Mars

The helicopter is providing scientists with information about Mars, reaching places the Perseverance rover cannot traverse …

China’s Zhurong Mars rover finds hints landscape was shaped by water

The first reported findings from China’s Mars rover suggest the plain it is exploring was shaped…

NASA funds experimental radiation shield and Mars climbing robot

Several futuristic projects have just been awarded money through NASA’s Innovative Advanced Concepts programme – here…

OneWeb 'surprised' by Russian demands over satellite launch

UK officials refused to sell shares in satellite firm OneWeb in response to demands by Russia,…

Russia and UK face a stand-off over OneWeb satellite rocket launch

Satellites made by OneWeb, a firm part-owned by the UK government, are due to launch on…