Space11 hrs agoThe Russian stray dog that beat humans into orbitIn November 1957, Soviet scientists sent Laika on a one-way voyage, making her a national hero. Nearly sixty years on, one scientist's son told the BBC about playing with her as a boy.11 hrs ago6 days agoRegular spaceplane flights planned in projectSpaceplanes could take off on regular flights from Cornwall following an agreement.6 days ago30 Sept 2026How to make an artificial star - with lasersFor the first time in its history, the Very Large Telescope in Chile is operating with up to seven lasers that fire up into the atmosphere. But why do astronomers need them?30 Sept 202627 Sept 2026Watch: The ups and downs of SpaceX's 13 Starship test flightsThe BBC's Ricky Boleto looks how previous SpaceX test flights went. 27 Sept 202623 Sept 2026Watch: The arms race in space and how the UK is defending itselfThe UK has jammed satellites to defend itself from hostile threats, the BBC has been told.23 Sept 202618 Sept 2026Nebula image wins Royal Observatory competitionAli Alobaidly is named Astronomy Photographer of the Year for his image of the Shark Nebula.18 Sept 20268 Sept 2026Shetland spaceport project secures £30m of UK government investmentThe funding will be used to build two more launchpads.8 Sept 20264 Sept 2026The retro tool for stranded astronautsAn old seafaring instrument could help astronauts on ever more far-flung and perilous missions.4 Sept 20261 Sept 2026Watch: Astronauts set out on rare all-female spacewalkFor the sixth time in history, a team of two women completed a spacewalk outside the International Space Station.1 Sept 2026...
