‘Stranded NASA crew spend Xmas in space’
Stuck in space for almost 200 days, these astronauts won’t make it home for the festive season.
Space
‘Uncharted territory’: NASA’s wild trip to sun
The probe will travel to “uncharted territory”, flying closer to the fiery surface of the sun than any human-made object has before.
‘Strange lights’ spark panic across US
Strange lights have been spotted across American skies for weeks on end – and now, the panic is well and truly spreading across the nation.
Stark warning as flesh-eating disease spreads
A gruesome flesh-eating bacteria – suspected to be transmitted by an iconic animal – is spreading in one Aussie state, and health officials are warning everyone is at risk.
Flat earthers admit defeat in Antarctica bet
A group of popular flat earth YouTubers have admitted defeat against the ‘globers’ after taking a trip to Antarctica to witness the 24-hour sun.
Historic first for Aussie space industry
An Australian company has been given first-of-its-kind approval to launch a rocket out of a small Queensland town.
$800m Aussie space company explodes
Australia’s fastest growing company is now worth an eye-watering sum and it has astronomical ambitions for the coming year.
Bombshell claim about mystery drone wave
Large unidentified drones have flooded the skies of a major US state for weeks, puzzling authorities – and now a congressman has made a stunning claim.
Mysterious space radio wave origin revealed
The slowly repeating bursts of intense radio waves from space have puzzled astronomers for years.
‘They don’t get it’: Elon Musk explodes
Elon Musk has slammed Neil deGrasse Tyson after the celebrity astrophysicist mocked the billionaire’s plan to send humans to Mars.
Astronaut returns to earth devastated, crying
Emily Calandrelli became the 100th woman in space this week but was in tears after a “moaning” controversy erupted on social media.
‘Black object’: Pentagon’s wild UFO revelation
The head of the Pentagon’s UFO investigation office has shared details of several strange encounters “we can’t explain” in Senate testimony.
Truth about aliens finally revealed
Australia’s first female astronaut has revealed what she truly thinks about aliens and the possibility of life on other planets.
Detail in UFO whistleblower document stuns
An 11-page alleged whistleblower report has made wild claims about secret UFO programs and descriptions of encounters with “organic” craft.
‘Catastrophic explosion’ rocks Boeing
The unexplained explosion of a Boeing satellite has put the spotlight on the troubled firm, and sparked fears about what’s really going on.
US finally reveals truth on UFOs
For the believers and nonbelievers, the Pentagon has answered whether UFOs or aliens have ever visited earth.
‘Astounding’: Elon Musk does the unthinkable
Elon Musk’s SpaceX Starship has pulled off a spectacular landing after a successful test flight — and a new milestone.
ScoMo lands surprise new role
Former Prime Minister Scott Morrison has landed a surprise new role in Australia’s budding space industry.
Confusion as ‘fireball’ spotted over Aus
Hundreds of Aussies were left questioning what they’d seen in the sky after a bright “fireball” was spotted in the early morning sky.
Two top-secret words blow apart UFO world
An alleged government whistleblower has reportedly revealed, for the first time, the name of a highly secret UFO program.
‘What?’: Unexplainable lights appear
Four distinct lights have been spotted over a beach in Western Australia, with many theorising about the bizarre phenomenon online.
‘Exciting’: NASA’s remarkable Mars discovery
A NASA rover has sent back images of an unusual rock formation on Mars that has left scientists baffled.
Earth is getting a new moon this week
Our blue moon will no longer be standing alone. A second moon will begin orbiting the Earth next week – and you might be able to see it.
How you can watch tonight’s supermoon
Stargazers will notice the moon is bigger and brighter tonight as it moves about 50,000 km closer to Earth. Here’s the best times to watch the spectacle.
See year’s biggest moon and rare eclipse
How to see the biggest moon of the year gracing Australian skies tonight, coinciding with a partial lunar eclipse.
Stranded NASA astronaut’s wild revelation
A stranded US astronaut stuck in space said he believed Boeing’s troubled Starliner could have carried him home.
‘Perfect world’: Billionaire walks in space
Footage of the daring stunt showed a billionaire popping out of SpaceX’s Crew Dragon capsule on a tether as he came face-to-face with the dark vacuum of space.
‘Alien visit’ trend is ‘spiralling out of control’
An expert has sounded the alarm over a massive surge in the number of reported UFO sightings around the world in recent months.
Billionaire’s insane 5-day trip to space
Another billionaire is set to embark on their own death-defying journey with the help of Elon Musk’s enormous Space X program.
Real cause of creepy space sound revealed
NASA has revealed the source of a ‘strange pulsing’ sound on the Boeing Starliner reported by a stranded US astronaut.
NASA predicts wild 100-year meteor shower
NASA has revealed incredible details about a potential “human first” event in space, which was caused by a bold test involving an asteroid.
Grim prognosis for stranded astronauts
Two stranded US astronauts face a number of health risks during what will eventually become eight months in space, an expert has warned.
‘Giant triangle’: Aussie’s UFO encounter
An Aussie real estate agent has revealed a “mind-blowing” UFO sighting that he says “changed the course of my life”.
Astronauts stranded in space until 2025
The two Boeing Starliner astronauts who have been stranded in space for 80 days will have to stay put for another six months, NASA officials have announced.
‘Otherworld’: Huge CIA alien secret exposed
A former senior adviser to multiple US presidents has claimed he was briefed on “otherworld technologies” by a top CIA official.
‘Non-human’: Image exposes worrying theory
The head of a secret Pentagon UFO program has made an extraordinary claim about encounters with unidentified craft.
Hidden ocean discovered on Mars
A hidden ocean has been found on Mars that “could cover entire planet with a mile of water” and “should be able to sustain life”.
Astronauts stuck in space given awful news
Stranded NASA astronauts were given horrifying news after their trip to space turned into a nightmare effort to get them home.
Possible signs of life: Huge Mars discovery
A NASA rover on Mars has made what could be its most astonishing discovery to date: possible signs of ancient life on the Red Planet.
Huge Mars discovery after Rover accident
NASA’s Curiosity rover has made an unexpected discovery about Earth’s mysterious red neighbour and scientists say it’s the strangest find yet.
Scientists’ astonishing find in moon pit
Scientists have unearthed an expansive underground moon cave beneath an open pit that could potentially house human visitors.
NASA’s ‘Planet Killer’ asteroid discovery
A “Planet Killer” asteroid big enough to kill a million people, has passed close to Earth, leaving scientist stunned by one alarming detail.
‘Phenomenal’ bomb set to go off in space
A massive thermonuclear explosion is about to go off in space and the violent rupture will burn brightly in the night.
‘Planet Killer’ asteroid hurtling toward Earth
An asteroid the size of Mount Everest is currently hurtling towards Earth, and is due to be one of the closest calls this year.
‘Furiously trying’: Astronauts stuck in space
SpaceX may be forced to come to the rescue of two astronauts stranded at the International Space Station after their initial ride suffered troubling leaks.
‘Structures’: Chilling find in the Milky Way
Scientists say mysterious objects found in the Milky Way fit the bill for something many never thought possible.
Disturbing end-times ‘prophecy’ for 2025
Humanity is facing an “eruption of insanity and large-scale violence”, according to a new prediction — which even puts an exact date on the start of the “end-times”.
Aussies wake up to year’s shortest day
Australians have woken to the shortest day of the year. Here’s what the winter solstice means for you.
China leaves mark on surface of the moon
The nation has left its mark on the far side of the moon after its historic mission was completed.
China’s secret move terrifying world leaders
The mysterious behaviour of a secret Chinese ‘space plane’ has the world increasingly worried that Earth’s orbit is on the brink of becoming a battlefield.
China lands on the moon, reports claim
China is claiming to have successfully landed on the far side of the Moon to collect samples.
Bright blue meteor stuns millions
Early reports suggest a meteor was spotted in the skies over Spain and Portugal on Saturday evening, stunning citizens with its bright blue colouring.
‘Devil comet’ to wow Aussies this weekend
A spectacular comet will soon briefly come into view for Australians before disappearing again for another 71 years.
‘Moon is made of gas’: Embarrassing fail
A politician has gone viral for a very unusual act during the recent eclipse.
TV station accidentally airs man’s testicles
A news outlet has been ridiculed after it aired a man’s testicles while presenting viewer-submitted footage of Monday’s solar eclipse.
Musk’s latest Aussie space passenger
Australia’s fastest growing company has made an appearance on the passenger list of Elon Musk’s latest space launch.
Dumbest possible reaction to solar eclipse
Darkness swept North America in a rare spectacle that briefly banished daylight — and some people reacted in the silliest way imaginable.
How to experience US solar eclipse fever
Australia won’t directly experience the awe-inspiring sight of a solar eclipse this year but Aussies can still witness the momentous event. Here’s how.
‘Devil Comet’ visible for first time in 70 years
Stargazers are in for a major treat this month, as the rare ‘Devil Comet’ becomes visible in Australian skies for the first time in 70 years.
Earth hit by ‘severe’ geomagnetic storm
A severe geomagnetic storm is underway after an eruption of solar plasma and magnetic fields from the sun reached Earth.
Company reels as $7m explodes in thin air
A spectacularly failure has cost a private company millions, here’s how it happened.
Pentagon releases bombshell UFO report
The US agency has analysed some of the country’s most famous so-called UFO sightings in a new report into unidentified objects.
Aussie towns stunned by space ‘mystery’
A space phenomenon has been spotted tracking over one Aussie state and the spectacle is set to return.
Private spacecraft lands on the Moon
The first US-made spacecraft to touch down on the moon in five decades has arrived – but not without moments of high drama.
Shock find on Saturn moon Mimas
An unexpected discovery has been made on one of Saturn’s moons with scientists claiming that “something is happening inside”.
Colossal asteroid to whiz past Earth today
A massive asteroid as large as the Eiffel Tower, classified as ‘potentially hazardous’, is poised to whiz past Earth today.
Deadly war unfolding above our heads
A high-stakes 3D chess game is already underway between China and the US – and Australia is right in the middle of it.
Frightening ‘alien’ truth finally exposed
Scientists have finally revealed the shocking truth about the terrifying ‘alien corpses’ discovered last year.
UFO doco ‘blows up decades of conspiracies’
A new docuseries claims to have been able to “peel back a layer of mystery” about UFOs.
Weird ‘alien’ space object chased down
The first confirmed interstellar interloper in our Solar System is being chased down as what it actually is still remains a mystery.
NASA update on terrifying ‘lost’ asteroid
The US space agency has provided an update on a 54 million-ton asteroid after reports there was a chance it could hit earth this year.
Missing space tomato found by NASA
It took months to find a simple tomato, and many thought the astronaut who grew it actually ate it.
Marles touts AUKUS AI as China threat looms
Australian, UK and US defence ministers are touting a brave new world of AI-backed surveillance technology just days after the Chinese navy injured Australian military personnel in the East China Sea.
Insane video captures natural wonder
A woman’s dashcam has captured an incredible sighting that only comes around every 76 years.
‘Thousands of years’: Sensational UFO claim
A UFO whistleblower who claims the US government has recovered crashed craft says humans have been visited for “thousands of years”.
Musk’s rocket explodes minutes after liftoff
Elon Musk’s SpaceX Starship reached space before both the booster and the spacecraft were lost in a pair of explosions minutes into the test flight.
‘Tassie devil’ explosion stuns astronomers
Astronomers are in awe of a ‘never been witnessed before’ celestial spectacle known as the ‘Tasmanian devil’.
Aussie secret weapon for Paris 2024 revealed
Speedo has revealed groundbreaking suits incorporating space technology to elevate Australia at the Paris 2024 Olympics.
Saturn’s rings will ‘vanish’ in 2025
Stargazers should enjoy Saturn’s rings while they last as NASA confirms the planet’s hoops will vanish from view in 18 months.
Reason for mysterious bang, flash of light
An astronomer has offered a possible answer to a loud back that startled residents and rocked part of one Australian city on Wednesday night.
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