space

Building A Palace On The Moon

Three scientists from the Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics have completed a 105-day habitation program within a bioregenerative life support module.

New ‘Hypervelocity Star’ Found

Discovery of ‘unusual’ star may provide fresh information about our Milky Way and its dark matter.

First Supermassive Black Hole Binary Found

Scientists from China and Germany have identified the first supermassive black hole binary.

Vietnam’s First Optical Satellite Reports Success

One year after its launch, the data from Vietnam’s VNREDSat-1 has contributed to the country’s safety and economy.

Japanese Astronauts To Drink Yakult In Space

Yakult will go where no other probiotics drink has gone before - into outer space!

Japan Successfully Launches Rainfall-Tracking Satellite

The satellite launched by the Japanese space agency will provide detailed weather information and aid in the prediction of rain and snowfall.

Kibo The Robot Chats With JAXA Astronaut In Outer Space

JAXA astronaut Koichi Wakata and Kirobo the robot have conducted the first conversation between a human and a robot in outer space.

China’s Moon Rover Starts Exploring

China's Yutu moon rover has started exploring the surface of the moon, sending back the first photos it has taken on the moon.

Ginger-Shaped Asteroid Glides By China’s Lunar Probe Chang’e-2

A close flyby by Chang’e-2 of the near-Earth asteroid 4179 Toutatis reveals new insights into the geological features and formation of the ginger-root-shaped asteroid.