‘Catastrophic’ space collision ‘inevitable’
A CATASTROPHIC space junk collision that could wipe out vital satellites has been foreshadowed by global scientists.
Space
NASA admits ‘UFO’ crashed into orbiter
NASA has admitted a UFO was to blame for a very unusual glitch in a spacecraft which monitors the lunar surface for the space agency.
The ‘Kill Vehicle’ to stop Kim Jong-un
THE Pentagon is spending big to redesign interceptors for its missile defence system amid a growing threat. But Australia doesn’t have the same luxury.
Astronomers shed light on FRB mystery
ASTRONOMERS believe they have discovered the location of mysterious radio bursts, shining a light on a 3-billion-year-old mysterious phenomena.
Mars test missions await our schoolkids
SOUTH Australia will spend $80,000 to secure a spot on the International Space Station for school science experiments in an Australian-first project.
Jupiter is not what we thought
A NASA mission to Jupiter has revealed a complex world, prompting scientists to “rethink” what they know about it.
NASA mission could crash world economy
A MASSIVE hunk of space rock is home to precious metals worth so much they could crash our economy. That isn’t about to stop NASA.
Alien life could be closer than we think
EVERYTHING we believe about the universe could change, with several planets in our very own solar system may host alien life, stargazers have discovered.
‘Spot the difference’: Detail reveals all
A RANDOM member of the public just made a discovery that predates the dinosaurs. It all came down to a tiny speck in this image.
Mice born from space sperm
A KEY component to colonising Mars would be having babies in zero gravity and a high radiation environment. But it’s “a completely unknown area of science”.
Marilyn Monroe UFO conspiracy
IT SOUNDS absolutely crazy but a new documentary claims Marilyn Monroe was killed because of what she knew about the famous Roswell incident.
Woman to turn $1130 into $5.4m
WHEN this woman picked up ‘moon dust’ NASA misplaced for just over $1000, she had no idea it would be worth millions of dollars at auction.
Strange ‘alien megastructure’ star
A MYSTERY star behind an “alien megastructure” theory is acting weirdly again. Scientists have been scrambling to observe it.
The oddest thing taxpayers are funding
A SCEPTICAL minister has launched a probe into an X-File mystery of why taxpayers have forked out thousands of dollars for a UFO group.
Mystery of taxpayer-funded UFO group
A DISBELIEVING federal minister has launched a probe into an X-File mystery of why taxpayers have forked out thousands of dollars for a UFO group.
Proof there’s a ‘parallel universe’
SCIENTISTS believe they may have discovered evidence of a parallel universe that crashed into our own in a galactic impact mirroring a car crash.
NASA detects huge Earth ‘bubble’
NASA probes have discovered a huge ‘bubble’ surrounding planet Earth, describing it as “man-made space weather”.
Supernovae key to universe’s secrets
AUSTRALIANS are joining the hunt for exploding stars that can help scientists understand the universe – and reveal the secrets of dark energy.
NASA’s one year layover en route to Mars
IT’S a long journey to Mars and those along for the ride will have to have an extended stay in the moon’s orbit.
China’s bold plan for asteroid base
It’s one small step for man, one giant opportunity for miners. With some of Earth’s valuable resources dwindling, space mining is looming as the new frontier for world governments.
‘Whistling’ sound from inside Saturn
SCIENTISTS have been left stumped by the eerie “whistling” sounds beamed back to Earth from inside Saturn’s rings. Take a listen.
The only cake video to watch today
MAY the 4th be with you this Star Wars day, as you watch this video of Tristan Lutze making the ultimate galaxy ice cream cake.
Surprising image from Saturn mission
NASA’s Cassini spacecraft has survived an unprecedented trip between Saturn and its rings, sending back amazing pictures.
Space station’s unique window on our Riverland
THIS is the state’s majestic Riverland captured like never before, the region’s lush green paddocks and meandering waterways photographed from the darkness of space.
Scientist’s theory about lost alien civilisation
AN ASTRONOMER says advanced extraterrestrials could have thrived on Earth, Mars and even Venus — before disappearing without a trace.
Inside NASA’s Australian HQ
AN exclusive look at NASA’s brand new command centre near Canberra built to facilitate communications between Earth and the first people to walk on Mars.
The seven deadly outcomes of asteroids
SCIENTISTS have spelled out exactly how an asteroid could kill the people unlucky enough to be caught underneath one if — or when — it smashes into Earth.
The man who could save Earth
STEVEN Howarth wants $200,000 to save humanity from being wiped out by an asteroid. This is how the Aussie plans to do it.
China launches first cargo spacecraft
CHINA has launched its first unmanned supply ship to dock with its space station, a crucial step in its ambitious space program.
Earth’s close shave with giant asteroid
YOU probably slept through it, but we were all nearly pulverised by a huge asteroid nicknamed ‘The Rock’ that hurtled perilously close to Earth last night.
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