European Space Agency
Gaia probe reveals stellar DNA and unexpected ‘starquakes’
The robotic spacecraft unravels the history of the our galaxy’s evolution – and could identify habitable regions of the Milky Way
Hannah Devlin Science correspondent
13, Jun, 2022 @8:00 AM
Mind that satellite! The mission to clean up dangerous space junk
As soon as we left the planet, we began leaving rubbish in orbit. Now it is putting space stations and astronauts at risk. What can be done about the millions of pieces of debris?
Ian Sample
21, Apr, 2022 @9:00 AM
UK Mars rover is casualty of war as science severs its links with Russia
ExoMars mission, of which the £840m British-built vehicle was part, depended on a Russian Proton rocket
Robin McKie
03, Apr, 2022 @10:00 AM
Spacewatch: Astroscale to lead Esa space collision avoidance study
With tens of thousands of satellites planned for launch, efficient space traffic management is vital
Stuart Clark
18, Mar, 2022 @6:00 AM
European Space Agency suspends €1bn Mars mission with Russia
The ESA has commissioned a study of how to get ExoMars off the ground without Roscosmos involvement
Hannah Devlin Science correspondent
17, Mar, 2022 @7:05 PM
Can Nasa persuade Russia to back International Space Station plans?
Biden wants to extend the operation of the ISS to 2030 before replacing it – will Russia approve?
Stuart Clark
07, Jan, 2022 @6:00 AM
To the moon and beyond: what 2022 holds for space travel
From lunar missions to anti-asteroid defence systems, there are plenty of exciting scientific developments to look forward to
Robin McKie
02, Jan, 2022 @2:00 PM
Elon Musk rejects mounting criticism his satellites are clogging space
SpaceX founder says planned 42,000-strong network will not dominate slots or radio frequencies
Jasper Jolly
30, Dec, 2021 @10:56 AM
$10bn James Webb space telescope launches on ‘eternal search’ mission
Successor to the Hubble telescope takes off on board rocket from ESA’s launch base in French Guiana
Robin McKie
25, Dec, 2021 @12:25 PM
James Webb space telescope mission gets ready for Christmas Eve launch
After many delays, Hubble’s successor is set to travel to a cosmic parking spot 1m miles from Earth
Ian Sample Science editor
20, Dec, 2021 @6:00 AM
UK space firm secures £7.6m to fund trial of factory satellites
From a humble garage to international backing, Space Forge plans to manufacture alloys, medicines and semiconductors in microgravity
Robin McKie
18, Dec, 2021 @6:44 PM
James Webb space telescope fuelled for launch
Largest space telescope ever is due to lift off from Europe’s spaceport in French Guiana on 22 December
Stuart Clark
10, Dec, 2021 @6:00 AM
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