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.