Capsule to carry US astronauts to be tested in March
Nasa and SpaceX are now aiming for a March debut of the first commercial crew capsule.
International Space Station
Dutch astronaut accidentally called 911 from space
Dutch astronaut Andre Kuipers has admitted he accidentally called American emergency services from orbit during his time aboard the International Space Station.
Settling on Mars could be harder than you think, according to experts
Ugly interior design, interplanetary “jetlag” and personality clashes are among the problems hampering humanity’s efforts to settle on Mars, experts say.
Spacewalkers succeed in finding mystery hole in capsule
Spacewalking astronauts ripped through thick insulation on a capsule docked to the International Space Station on Tuesday, looking for clues to a mysterious drilled hole that leaked precious cabin air four months ago.
Russian cosmonaut allays concern about hole in space station
A Russian crew member on the International Space Station has recorded a video message to address concerns about an air leak on the orbiting outpost.
Rocket blasts off carrying AI robot and strong coffee for space station crew
A SpaceX rocket that flew just two months ago with a Nasa satellite has roared back into action, launching the first orbiting robot with artificial intelligence and other station supplies.
Nasa shipper Orbital ATK launches space station supplies
One of Nasa’s prime shippers, Orbital ATK, has launched a fresh load of supplies to the International Space Station.
Keeping space clean: NASA scientist on why space debris poses threat to development of humanity
NASA space scientist Dr Sue Lederer, who recently embarked on an educational visit to Fife, tells Michael Alexander why human-made space debris are a reminder of Earth's fragility - and a potential hinder to longer-term human progress in space.
Out of this world — young Mearns coders reach for the stars
Mearns primary school children have won a space race to get their learning into orbit over the Earth.
Return to Earth like “world’s worst hangover”, says astronaut Tim Peake
British astronaut Tim Peake has said he feels like he is having the "world's worst hangover" as his body adjusts to life on Earth.