space
Should we be worried about SpaceX's plan to fuel the falcon 9 with astronauts on board?
Posted in Hardware on 13th Nov, 2016
by Alex Muller
Why would SpaceX want to board astronauts it this way, what are the risks, and is there any way to mitigate those risks?
How to see biggest supermoon in almost 70 years
Posted in Science on 11th Nov, 2016
by Alex Muller
On 13/14 November, the moon will be very big and bright.
Beagle 2 mission 'was so close to Mars success'
Posted in Science on 11th Nov, 2016
by Alex Muller
Beagle 2, the failed British mission to Mars in 2003, came "excruciatingly close" to succeeding, a study shows.
Full Ariane 6 rocket funding is unlocked by ESA
Posted in Science on 9th Nov, 2016
by Alex Muller
The final tranche of R&D funding needed to introduce a new rocket for Europe was committed on Wednesday.
Key meeting to weigh Mars crash report
Posted in Science on 8th Nov, 2016
by Alex Muller
Engineers are close to identifying the cause of the crash that destroyed the Schiaparelli lander on Mars last month.