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Earth's water probably didn't come from comets, Rosetta scientists say
Posted in Science on 10th Dec, 2014
by Alex Muller
The new data is important for answering questions about the origins of water on Earth, but not everyone is convinced.
UK lead role in Mars mission
Posted in Science on 3rd Dec, 2014
by Alex Muller
In his Autumn Statement, Chancellor George Osborne has announced the UK will play the "lead role" in Europe's ExoMars mission to the Red Planet.
Ministers to chart Ariane rocket's future
Posted in Business on 2nd Dec, 2014
by Alex Muller
Key decisions on Europe's capability and activity in space will be taken by research ministers on Tuesday.
Europe signs on to NASA's manned Orion venture
Posted in Science on 18th Nov, 2014
by Alex Muller
The European Space Agency and Airbus have signed a contract that will see the aerospace giant build the "back end" of America's new manned spaceship.
Philae makes historic first landing on comet
Posted in Hardware on 12th Nov, 2014
by Alex Muller
History was made today as a spacecraft the size of a fridge executed the first successful landing on a comet.