Mars

Curiosity Mars rover 'solves mountain riddle'

Posted in Science on 10th Dec, 2014
by Alex Muller

Scientists working on NASA's Curiosity rover think they can now explain why there is a huge mountain at the robot's landing site in Mars's Gale Crater.

Orion is a Triumph. Let's Not Waste It

Posted in Science on 7th Dec, 2014
by Alex Muller

The current plan is to lasso a small asteroid with a robotic ship and put it in orbit around the moon.

Orion 'Mars ship' launch postponed

Posted in Science on 5th Dec, 2014
by Alex Muller

The first test flight of the US space agency's Orion "Mars ship" has been postponed, amid technical issues.

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.