Do plants grow differently in space?
Researchers are starting to learn more about how plants grow in the odd and stressful conditions of space.
Jan. 4, 2021 • ~5 min
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Six space missions to look forward to in 2021
India may land on the Moon this coming year, while Nasa will launch its new, powerful rocket farther into space than any other human rated spacecraft.
Jan. 1, 2021 • ~7 min
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Where did this galaxy’s supermassive black hole go?
Researchers have been on the hunt for a missing supermassive black hole that should be in the central galaxy of cluster Abell 2261, but isn't.
Dec. 29, 2020 • ~10 min
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Japan to build wooden satellites to cut space junk
One of Japan's largest companies has partnered with Kyoto University in what would be a world first.
Dec. 29, 2020 • ~3 min
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2020 Saw Many Successes in Space Exploration
Dec. 27, 2020 • ~6 min •
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Nasa's Mars rover and the 'seven minutes of terror'
The US space agency releases an animation to show how its Perseverance robot will land on Mars.
Dec. 23, 2020 • ~4 min
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SLS: Crucial test for Nasa's 'mega-rocket'
Part of a giant rocket that will send humans back to the Moon has undergone a critical test.
Dec. 21, 2020 • ~6 min
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What you need to know about this year's winter solstice and the great conjunction
This year's winter solstice is also when Saturn and Jupiter appear closest to each other for 60 years, Here's what you need to know about both the events.
Dec. 18, 2020 • ~5 min
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OneWeb satellite company launches into new era
The broadband network owned by UK taxpayers and an Indian conglomerate sends up 36 new satellites.
Dec. 18, 2020 • ~4 min
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