A failed Soviet spacecraft launched more than half a century ago is expected to plummet back to Earth early on Saturday, just one day after Vladimir Putin’s Victory Day parade in Moscow. The...
Moon dust 'rarer than gold' arrives in UK from China10 minutes agoGeorgina RannardClimate and science reporterKate Stephens and Tony JolliffeBBC climate and science teamTony Jolliffe/BBC NewsThe...
A Soviet spacecraft hurtling towards Earth could hit the UK in just three days time, scientists have warned. The out-of-control Cosmos-482, a Venus lander stranded in Earth's orbit since 1972, had...
Soviet-era spacecraft likely to crash back to Earth33 minutes agoMaddie MolloyClimate & Science reporterGetty ImagesPart of a Soviet-era spacecraft is expected to crash back to Earth this week...
Nichelle Nichols made history as one of the first black women featured in a popular TV series with her role as Lieutenant Uhura on Star Trek. Sadly, she went on to face a personal tragedy related to...
A Russian spacecraft that the US believes is capable of destroying other satellites in orbit is reported to spinning out of control, according to reports from American analysts. Cosmos 2553 was...
Mission to boldly grow food in space labs blasts off9 hours agoPallab GhoshScience Correspondent•@BBCPallabFrontier SpaceSteak, mashed potatoes and deserts for astronauts could soon be grown from...
Mission to boldly grow food in space labs blasts off36 minutes agoPallab GhoshScience Correspondent•@BBCPallabBBC NewsSteak, mashed potatoes and deserts for astronauts could soon be grown from...