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ExoMars nearing the Red Planet

Space

ExoMars spacecraft splits in two to explore Mars surface and air

It’s crunch time for the ExoMars mission, as its orbiter and lander spring into action ahead of Wednesday’s landing

News

Disco-ball sail propelled by laser could fly to a nearby star

Space

Disco-ball sail propelled by laser could fly to a nearby star

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Space

Blue Origins in-flight escape system set for test launch

News

Blue Origin test of escape system for space tourists a success

Space

Blue Origin test of escape system for space tourists a success

News

Picture of spacelane with delta wings

Space

China plans world’s biggest spaceplane to carry 20 tourists

News

A flock of birds flying close together

Life

Budgies reveal the rule that means birds never collide in flight

News

Red Planet with rocket homing in

Space

Elon Musk's spectacular plan to colonise Mars lacks substance

Analysis

Rosetta cartoon

Space

Farewell to Rosetta, the comet mission that captivated the world

Comment

China launches a space station and wants an even bigger one

Space

China launches a space station and wants an even bigger one

News

A comparison of rockets

Space

Blue Origin unveils big new rocket that will put humans in orbit

The firm, headed by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, is planning at least two new rockets more powerful than any in current use - but SpaceX may beat them to it

News

Space

Virgin Galactic returns to the skies two years after fatal crash

News

Space

Proxima b: 7 big questions about the new planet next door

Analysis

Space

Getting to Proxima b might become an existential requirement

Leader

Space

Interstellar probes will be eroded on the way to Alpha Centauri

News

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