SPACE

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Nasa's William Gerstenmaier tells From Here to Mars hearing revealed plans to use asteroid for moon exploration

A total lunar eclipse is set to take place on 15th April, when Earth, Sun and moon are in alignment.

Scientists discover method of treating water in space.

Astronomers have studied phenomenon of hexagonal shape spotted around Saturn's north pole thirty years ago.

Very Large Telescope picks up colourful glowing gas cloud that looks like engagement ring

UFO blogger suggests image from Curiosity rover is sign of alien life on Mars

Sloan Digital Sky Survey have found that the Universe is expanding by 1% every 44 million years.

Stargazers treated to rare celestial event when Earth lines up with Sun and Mars

Nasa's Solar Dynamics Observatory releases film of mid-level solar flare emitted on 2 April.

A large underground ocean of liquid water exists beneath the surface of Enceladus, Saturn's small moon.

First ever video showing meteorite travelling through air after its light has gone out

Researchers at Brown University have revealed how ancient eruptions shaped Mercury

Nasa severs links with Roscosmos except on board the ISS.

Moon formed around 95 million years after our solar system, scientists discover.

The ESA's Sentinel-1A launches on 3 April from Europe's Spaceport in French Guiana

Long space missions can turn astronauts' hearts spherical, increasing heart attack risk.

Experts say the amount of water on the moon has been overestimated by scientists.

An array of space and sky events will be on show in April, from moon phases to viewing Venus and Neptune.

Watch video of solar flare National Weather Service says could affect GPS and satellites

Best photos of the day: 1 April 2014.

Best photos of the day: 28 March 2014.

Nasa releases image of comet set to come within 84,000 miles of Mars.

How to watch the moon, Venus and Mercury appear in conjunction just before dawn tomorrow morning.

Best photos of the day: 27 March 2014.

New planet supports existence of little-known 'Oort Cloud' and a 'Super Earth' beyond solar system

Scientists discover ring systems can exist on smaller objects orbiting the sun

SpaceIL taking part in Google-sponsored Lunar X Prize, which challenges private companies to send a spaceship to the moon by 2015.

Space IL team talk about their plan to land an Israeli spaceship on the moon.