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This week in space: A new giant deadly planet, mysterious space signals, ISS alien bacteria and more
From 'alien' bacteria found on the space station, to mysterious deep space signals detected – these are the best space stories of the week.
India Ashok Dec 02, 2017
Nasa have discovered a planet so unusual, it could rewrite the astronomy books
WASP-18b - which is 10 times more massive than Jupiter - has a choking atmosphere consisting of deadly carbon monoxide.
Aristos Georgiou Dec 01, 2017
Nasa says icy worlds like Pluto may have hidden oceans that could host alien life
Researchers from the agency have found the factor that could have helped in maintaining subsurface water under these worlds.
Shubham Sharma Dec 01, 2017
Nasa releases new breathtaking images of trillion-ton iceberg and other Antarctic ice shelves
One of the most alarming images that was taken this year shows the Larcen C ice shelf breaking off and drifting to sea.
Immanuel Jotham Dec 01, 2017
Nasa to study 'invisible' orbital space junk with new sensor on ISS
The ISS will install a new experimental sensor that can calculate the size, trajectory and impact of space debris that is less than a millimetre in size.
Immanuel Jotham Nov 30, 2017
Nasa reveals incredible images of its 'souped-up' Mars 2020 rover
The rover will use new science instruments to hunt signs of ancient microbial life on the Martian surface.
Shubham Sharma Nov 29, 2017
This is what astronauts see when they stop to watch the world go by
Nasa Astronaut Randy Bresnik took time out of his busy schedule to film this incredible footage of Earth from space.
Neil Murphy Nov 28, 2017
Nasa teams up with students to scale up VR environments for exploring space and rock formations
Nasa is working with a group of five high school and college students in a bid to improve virtual reality technologies.
Shubham Sharma Nov 26, 2017
10 things the aviation industry should thank Nasa for on Thanksgiving Day
Nasa has been building, studying, and developing aircraft and spacecraft for decades now and its contribution to aviation is immense.
Immanuel Jotham Nov 23, 2017
Nasa astronauts' 'boil in the bag' Thanksgiving dinner will make you grateful you're not in space
The crew at the International Space Station plan to enjoy pouches of turkey, mashed potatoes, and cranberry-apple dessert to celebrate the national holiday.
Lara Rebello Nov 23, 2017
Nasa bids Cassini farewell with the release of its last photo of Saturn and icy rings
The final shot was created from a series of images taken when Cassini spacecraft was approximately 1.1 million kilometres from Saturn.
Shubham Sharma Nov 22, 2017
What is memory alloy? Nasa's next Mars rover will have wheels made of this wonder material
The next Mars rover will have chainmail wheels that can carry more load which means more scientific equipment.
Immanuel Jotham Nov 22, 2017
Watch Nasa's AI-piloted drone race its human-controlled counterpart
The AI-backed drone uses cameras to track its position and matches it with a pre-loaded map to move around and avoid obstacles.
Shubham Sharma Nov 22, 2017
James Webb Space Telescope clears crucial cooling test, inches one step closer to launch
The telescope will be launched into space by European Space Agency's Ariane 5 rocket sometime between March and June 2019.
Shubham Sharma Nov 21, 2017
Kenya: More deaths as Supreme Court upholds re-election of President Uhuru Kenyatta
Although the opposition called for calm, at least two people were killed in protests after the court upheld President Uhuru Kenyatta's re-election in a repeat vote that the opposition boycotted.
David Sim Nov 20, 2017
Nasa releases never-before-seen images of Jupiter… and they are breathtakingly beautiful
Jupiter is a planet that is known for its size and the Great Red Spot. Here are a few more of its features that are worth knowing about.
Immanuel Jotham Nov 20, 2017
Moon landing 'stagehand' conspiracy theory: Why do people still believe that the Apollo program was faked?
Conspiracy theorists have dragged up an image from 1972, claiming it proves that the moon landings took place in a studio
Kashmira Gander Nov 20, 2017
Watch Nasa launch its next-gen satellite which will improve weather forecasts up to 7 days in advance
The JPSS-1 will orbit Earth 14 times a day from pole to pole, making detailed readings of weather, temperature and other long term patterns.
Immanuel Jotham Nov 19, 2017
Which glaciers can put London and New York City coastlines at risk? Nasa's new tool helps predict
The Gradient Fingerprint Mapping system allows researchers to study the effects of melting ice sheets in Greenland and Antarctica on 293 major port cities.
Lara Rebello Nov 17, 2017
Nasa shares 'Six Stories Of Life' on Earth with these breathtakingly beautiful photos
Nasa has been looking at Earth with satellites for decades now and there is a lot of information that the space agency has in the form of images. Here are a few of the best ones.
Immanuel Jotham Nov 15, 2017
Watch: A helicopter drops a space plane from 12,000 feet!
The plane can be seen tethered to a Chinook, lifted to an altitude of 12,400 feet and landing only with its 'lifting body design'.
Immanuel Jotham Nov 15, 2017
How Scott Kelly adjusted to life on Earth after a year in space
Nasa plans to continue studying the effects of space on humans, with several missions lined up over the coming years.
Immanuel Jotham Nov 14, 2017
Nasa sends pizza, E.coli, ice cream and the first 'space nation' to ISS on Antares
After delays caused by a stray aircraft just two minutes before the launch of Antares on 11 November, the rocket was relaunched the next day and is now on its way to the ISS.
Immanuel Jotham Nov 13, 2017
Here's how Nasa plans to save astronauts' lives if its massive rocket carrying Orion capsule explodes
The massive SLS rocket will carry four astronauts in Orion spacecraft and will produce a thrust of 8.8 million pounds at lift off.
Shubham Sharma Nov 12, 2017
This object will become the most distant ever visited by a spacecraft - and Nasa wants you to name it
In 2019, Nasa's New Horizons spacecraft will fly past a mysterious, distant object - currently known as (486958) 2014 MU69 - in the outer regions of the solar system.
Aristos Georgiou Nov 10, 2017
Nasa recreated Mars on top of a volcano and isolated 6 people there for 8 months. I was one of them
Six researchers spent 8 months living in total isolation inside a small dome to assess the psychological impact of an extended Mars mission.
Aristos Georgiou Nov 10, 2017
Dream Chaser: Nasa to drop its wingless 'baby shuttle' from 12,500ft in upcoming test
The spacecraft will be lifted using a Chinook and will then be dropped. The craft will have to find its way back to the runway, gliding without engine assistance.
Immanuel Jotham Nov 10, 2017
Space Launch System: First launch of Nasa's most powerful rocket could be shifted to 2020
The first configuration of the Space Launch System (SLS) vehicle, called Block 1, will use twin five-segment solid rocket boosters and four RS-25 liquid propellant engines.
Shubham Sharma Nov 09, 2017
Nasa and Uber team up to give us flying car taxis
The companies hope flying cars can be a reality by 2020. Dallas and Dubai will be the first cities to test the technology, followed by Los Angeles.
James Hetherington Nov 08, 2017
Nasa wants to develop hybrid commercial aircraft that is faster and less polluting
Nasa's New Aviation Horizons initiative is working on making commercial aircraft more efficient and less noisy.
Immanuel Jotham Nov 08, 2017
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