Space
Astronomers discover ‘super-Jupiter’ giant exoplanet
The planet has a mass more than six times that of Jupiter.
All-UK astronaut mission a step closer as Tim Peake joins Axiom Space
He is expected to support the strategy and development of the UK’s first astronaut mission into space.
North’s aerospace, defence, security and space sectors doubles turnover to £2.2bn
ADS report launched at Farnborough shows sector provides 9,000 jobs including 500 apprentices
Nearby exoplanet stinks of rotten eggs – study
As well as giving off a stench, hydrogen sulphide offers scientists new clues about how sulphur might influence the atmospheres of exoplanets.
Astronomers witness ‘sudden awakening’ of massive black hole in far-away galaxy
The mysterious brightening of a distant galaxy is thought to be caused by a black hole ‘feasting’ on the surrounding gas.
‘Cataclysmic’ collision of giant asteroids discovered in nearby star
The tumultuous event in Beta Pictoris could help understand how planets like Earth formed, scientists say.
North Korea informs Japan of a plan to launch satellite
The plan likely signals North Korea’s latest efforts to launch another military spy craft into space.
Euclid telescope sends back largest images of universe ever taken from space
‘Stunning’ views offer an exciting glimpse into the distant cosmic past.
New £100 million national satellite test facility opens in Oxfordshire
The facility will ensure minibus-sized satellites weighing up to seven tonnes can survive launches and the harsh conditions of space.
The celestial displays to witness this summer if you missed the Northern Lights
Aside from the aurora, our solar system will put on an array of shows in the months ahead.