Nasa has made raw data on Trappist-1 from its Kepler observations free for all space buffs
Nasa spent 74 days observing Trappist-1 from the Kepler Space Telescope as part of its K2 mission.
FRBs: Mystery space signals 'from solar beam powering advanced alien probe'
Scientists at the Harvard-Smithsonian Centre for Astrophysics say alien origin 'worth contemplating'.
First 'super potato' grown in Mars climate simulator
The tubers grew remarkably well in extremely dry soil under a Martian atmosphere simulated in a tiny, hermetically sealed box.
Cosmic stardust from the dawn of the universe detected by Alma telescope
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Nasa plans to protect Mars with a magnetic shield to give it an Earth-like atmosphere
Nasa believes a magnetic field around Mars could help further human exploration and colonisation.
Jeff Bezos wants to launch 'Amazon-like' delivery service to the moon for future human settlement
'It's time for America to go back to the Moon and this time to stay,' Bezos said.
Nasa's free software tools give space nerds a glimpse into exploring the universe
IBTimes UK lists the coolest of Nasa's now freely available software.
On the back of Hidden Figures success, women of Nasa to receive Lego treatment
The set of five figures will be available in stores towards the end on 2017 or early 2018.
Unhappy with Nasa's names for the planets in Trappist-1, Twitter offers alternatives
The US space agency teased names for the astronomical bodies using the hashtag 7NamesFor7NewPlanets.
SpaceX will send two paying private space tourists around the moon in 2018
"These individuals will travel into space carrying the hopes and dreams of all humankind," SpaceX said.
Potentially habitable exoplanets: Why haven't we found aliens yet?
What are the conditions needed in order for complex life to emerge and evolve on other planets?
Ring of fire eclipse: Where to watch the impressive natural phenomenon
The eclipse will be visible in the Southern Hemisphere on 26 February.
Hidden Figures: The real story of Katherine G Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan and Mary Jackson
Hollywood blockbuster tells the story of three black women involved in the 1960s space race - but IBTimes fills in the gaps.
Trump wants Nasa to put astronauts on risky moon mission aboard untested rocket
Nasa has not sent people beyond low-Earth orbit since the final moon missions 40 years ago.
Trappist-1: How long would it take to get to the Earth-like exoplanets?
In short, a really long time.
What would aliens on Trappist-1 exoplanets be like?
Scientist considers what sort of extraterrestrial life may emerge on newly discovered exoplanets.
SpaceX Dragon cargo ship aborts attempt to dock at ISS following GPS glitch
The spacecraft is due to make another attempt to reach the International Space Station.
There's a cute Google Doodle to mark Nasa's discovery of the Earth-like Trappist-1 planets
The planets could all contain water, Nasa scientists say, creating the conditions for alien life.
Trappist-1 exoplanets and alien life: 5 things you need to know
Scientists find solar system 40 light years away with seven potentially habitable planets.
Trappist-1 Nasa announcement: We could find alien life within 10 years on newly discovered planets
Scientists find seven potentially habitable exoplanets, three of which are strong contenders for extraterrestrial life.
Exoplanets: How many potentially habitable planets are there in the Milky Way?
Nasa to hold news conference on exoplanets discovery on Wednesday 22 February.
UK scientists could soon fly into space and conduct medical experiments in zero gravity
Newly unveiled laws could see UK constructing its first spaceport by 2020, enabling satellite launches.
Nasa has found something big and people think it is a planet that could support life
The agency says the announcement is about planets that lie outside the solar system.
Nasa scientist wants the Moon to become a planet by changing a definition
A body is only granted planet status if it meets a three-point criteria
How to watch SpaceX's historic Nasa cargo launch to ISS from Kennedy Space Center
'Some of humanity's greatest adventures in orbit began at Launch Complex 39A,' Nasa said.
The stakes are high and the competition tough – but the UK just took a giant leap into the space industry
The UK is aiming to control 10% of the space industry by 2030.
Dangerous Halloween Crack on Antarctica's Brunt Ice Shelf grows
Satellite data shows appearance of huge crack in the ice shelf that led to the closure of the Halley VI research station.
Nasa's Dawn finds key ingredients for alien life on dwarf planet Ceres
Organic compounds detected from interior of dwarf planet with spacecraft's visible and infrared mapping spectrometer.
Winston Churchill believed in aliens
British prime minister wrote about the potential for life on other planets in 1939.
Beam me up: Nasa to use lasers for next-generation 'broadband internet' speeds in space
Faster interplanetary data transmission 'on the cusp' says space agency.
FRBs: Search for mystery space signals in Milky Way with your mobile phone
Citizen scientists could help find fast radio bursts with a global network of cell phones.
India creates history by launching 104 satellites in a single mission
India broke Russia's record wherein it had launched 37 satellites in 2014 in one attempt.
UAE announces audacious plans to build human settlement on Mars by 2117
The Mars 2117 Project will aim to send the Arab world's first spacecraft to the red planet.
EmDrive: UK scientist claims 'new physics' explains galaxy rotation and theoretical space propulsion
Dr Mike McCulloch says his theory explains why galaxies are not ripped apart, without needing dark matter.
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