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Kibo The Robot Says First Words In Outer Space [VIDEO]

"On August 21, 2013, a robot took one small step toward a brighter future for all." - Kirobo the Robot.

Chang’e-3 Will Finally Make Moon Landing

The Chang'e-3 mission, which is scheduled to be launched by the end of 2013, will see the lunar exploration orbiter’s first ever soft-landing on the moon.

Space Ginseng, Anyone?

Ginseng, a herb with a long history in traditional Chinese medicine, has made its first trip to space and back aboard the Shenzhou-10 spacecraft.

Spacecraft Can Now Use Pulsars To Navigate Their Way To Alpha Centauri

Scientists have devised a way for spacecraft to navigate themselves by using the small stars called pulsars.

OPINION: Ten Reasons Why Australia Urgently Needs A Space Agency

Andrew Dempster, Director at the Australian Center for Space Engineering Research at UNSW, explains why Australia needs a space agency.

New Class Of Old Star Cluster Discovered

Star clusters with properties not seen before have been discovered by an international team of astrophysicists.

China, Japan, India Sign On To Revolutionary Astronomical Project

Members of the Thirty Meter Telescope project signed on Friday an agreement to collaborate on the development of a next-generation astronomical facility.

China Successfully Launches Three Experimental Satellites

China successfully launched three experimental satellites into space at 7:37 a.m. on Saturday.

Powerful New Way To Track Space Junk

Scientists plan to use the unique features of the brand-new Murchison Widefield Array radio telescope to track the path of space debris.