‘City killer’ asteroid could hit moon
A “city killer” asteroid had a chance of striking Earth in 2032 is now expected to miss the planet. But there’s a chance it will smash into the moon.
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Astronauts reveal chilling dilemma in space
The two NASA astronauts who spent nine month in space have revealed the terrifying problem they encountered when trying to dock on the International Space Station.
Astronauts break silence on who’s to blame
Two NASA astronauts have spoken out for the first time since returning to Earth after their week-long test flight turned into a nine-month space stay.
Rocket explodes moments after take-off
Watch the horrifying moment the first-ever orbital rocket launched from Europe explodes just moments after take-off.
Grave concerns over detail in astronaut photo
Stunning new details are coming to light after the NASA’s two stranded astronauts finally retuned home after nine months in space.
Weird effect stranded astronauts experienced
Months in space will do strange things to you and one of them seems to have happened to the ISS astronauts – but perhaps there is a simpler explanation.
Glaring issue with wild Mars prediction
Elon Musk predicts there will be one million humans living on mars in 20 years time. But life will be pretty grim for those on the red planet.
One million people on Mars in 20 years: Musk
Elon Musk claimed the first human could step foot on Mars in 2029, and the Red Planet would become home to a million people in just two decades.
Heartwarming detail as astronauts arrive home
There was an amazing scenes to welcome NASA’s stranded astronauts back to Earth.
Stranded astronauts finally head home
Their eight-day mission turned into an epic nine-month stay in space, and now Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore are on their way home.
Huge moment for stranded astronauts
This is the dramatic moment a SpaceX capsule docked at the International Space Station to rescue two astronauts stuck since June.
Massive news for abandoned astronauts
SpaceX has successfully launched the new crew to relieve two NASA astronauts stranded on the ISS after a delay earlier this week.
Where to see tonight’s rare blood moon
Millions of Australians will be treated to a rare astronomical event this evening, here’s how you can catch a glimpse.
Worst possible news for NASA astronauts
A mission to return two astronauts stranded on the International Space Station has been delayed over a last-minute technical issue.
Musk’s Starship breaks apart after launch
Elon Musk’s SpaceX has suffered another setback after its Starship rocket broke apart for the second launch in a row.
All planets to align for last time until 2040
A rare planetary parade is set to emerge in the night sky this week for the last time until 2040.
Vegemite to be launched into space
A jar of vegemite is set to be launched into space in Australia’s first attempt at sending a rocket into orbit from Aussie soil.
NASA plot to destroy ‘city-killer’ asteroid
As the asteroid heads toward Earth, one expert says “now’s the time to start planning,” warning “you can’t half-ass this at the last minute”.
Odds of asteroid hitting earth soon spike
NASA has claimed that a frightening “city-killing” asteroid could strike our planet sooner than we think.
What ‘city-killer’ asteroid would do to Earth
A chilling new animation shows in detail what would happen to the Earth of a ‘city-killer’ asteroid was to strike the planet.
Odds of ‘city-killing’ asteroid strike increase
American space agency NASA will train a powerful telescope on a potentially dangerous asteroid to assess the threat level.
‘One in 43’ chance asteroid strikes Earth
Astronomers have raised the likelihood of asteroid 2024 YR4 colliding with Earth to a brow-sweating 2.3 per cent.
‘Wipe out’: Asteroid hurtling by Earth
A newly-detected asteroid nearly the size of a football field has the potential for city-level devastation, scientists are warning.
Musk’s Starship rocket explodes after launch
Elon Musk’s Starship rocket has exploded just minutes into its seventh test flight, with footage showing streaks lighting up the sky.
Billionaire space war erupts, huge Bezos act
Billionaire Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has launched a Blue Origin rocket in a huge move to rival Elon Musk’s SpaceX.
‘Threat is real’: Mystery ‘object’ hits nation
A mysterious chunk of metal has crash landed on Earth, with space authorities warning locals to report “anything suspicious to authorities”.
Saturn’s rings will ‘disappear’ in 2025
Guide to Australia’s night sky in 2025: A year of celestial wonders.
‘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.
‘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.
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