Determining whether or not life exists on another planet is an extraordinarily complicated – and expensive – scientific endeavor.

If we need to use forensic techniques in space, we’ll need to understand how things behave differently in microgravity.

The next generation of spacesuit needs to do more than simply protect an astronaut from the vacuum of space.

The “oriented” samples, the first of their kind from any planet, could shed light on Mars’ ancient magnetic field.

The discovery raises big questions about widely accepted models of galaxy formation.

The mission provided details about how to deflect an asteroid should one threaten Earth in future.

The extreme object could tell us more about the environment around black holes.

The observation could fill in gaps in our knowledge about planet formation.

Spaceplanes seemed out of favour when the shuttle was retired in 2011; they now seem to be making a comeback.

Among the missions being planned is a huge helicopter drone to explore Saturn’s moon Titan.