Space1 day agoThe unusual places we're searching for alien lifeIf life exists elsewhere, it might not be on worlds like Earth. Here are some of the more peculiar places scientists are looking.1 day ago7 days agoUS rockets firm eyes up mothballed Highland spaceportColorado-based Leap is looking at the spaceport near Tongue as its first launch site outside of the US.7 days ago3 Nov 2026Do the Shetland Isles need Cold War-style military protection?Calls are being made for the defence of the Shetland Isles to be strengthened after increased sightings of Russian trawlers off the coast of Scotland.3 Nov 20262 Nov 2026The 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.2 Nov 202627 Oct 2026Regular spaceplane flights planned in projectSpaceplanes could take off on regular flights from Cornwall following an agreement.27 Oct 202630 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 2026...
