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Enter the 2014 Astronomy Photographer of the Year Competition
With just two weeks left to enter Royal Observatory contest, we look at some of the best entries already submitted
NASA Software Release to Spark Public Innovation
Space agency is releasing over 1,000 computer codes in open-access software catalogue.
Space Junk Orbiting Earth Could Endanger Future Flights
European Space Agency warns that increased amount of litter orbiting Earth could make space inaccessible.
'Potentially Hazardous' Asteroid on Its Way as 100ft 2014 DX110 Just Passed Earth
The asteroid named 2014 DX110 reportedly was the size of three double decker buses, watch the replay
Hubble Space Telescope Reveals Spiral Galaxy ESO 137-001 Collision
Spectacular images from Hubble show spiral galaxy tearing through cluster Abell 3627
Astronomers Discover Powerful Black Hole in Nearby Galaxy
Black hole named MQ1 has been termed as the most powerful microquasar
Uwingu Space Map Charges Five Dollars to Name Crater on Mars
Space-funding company Uwingu is offering the public a chance to name a crater on Mars as part of a mapping project.
Earth 2.0: Four New Habitable Planets Discovered
Nasa discovered 715 new planets this week and some could support water in liquid form.
Huge Stars In Space: Telescope Images Reveal How They Grow From Cosmic Seeds
The Smithsonian Submillimeter Array telescope provides view of stellar nurseries within the Snake nebula.
Nasa Finds 715 New Planets, Some of Them Earth-like That Can Hold Life
In quest for earth 2.0, Nasa discovers some habitable planets.
Hot Shots Photos of the Day: Angelina Jolie, Stuffed Tiger, Palestinian Parkour
Best photos of the day: 25 February 2014.
Supernova: NASA X-Ray Technology Captures Snapshot of Exploding Star's Core
NuSTAR lets astronomers view the core of an exploding star.
New Zealand PM John Key Denies Being a Shapeshifting Alien Reptile
Freedom of information request by Auckland man Shane Warbrooke demanded evidence proving the country leader is a human.
One in Four Americans Don't Know Earth Revolves Around Sun
National Science Foundation report reveals surprisingly low levels of scientific knowledge among Americans.
Scientists Discover Most Distant Galaxy Clusters in Universe
Imperial College London astronomers locate four clusters 10 billion light years away.
Hot Shots Photos of the Day: Deep Space, Olympic Crashes, Cute Dogs
Best photos of the day: 11 February 2014
Discovery of Oldest Star in Our Universe Changes Understanding of Big Bang
Astronomers in Australia find oldest star in the universe.
Earth Viewed From Mars: Curiosity Rover Tweets Pictures of Planet 100 million miles Away
Photographs of Earth taken by Nasa's Curiosity Rover posted on Twitter.
Hot Shots Photos of the Day: Martian Impact Crater, Naked Art, Icicle Bicycle
Best photos of the day: 6 February 2014.
Is US Air Force Robot Space Plane Used for Spying?
Mystery surrounds mission of X-37B drone which has been in orbit for more than 400 days.
Did Space Dust Bring Life to Earth?
Nasa scientists looking at carbon-rich meteorites that contain molecules used to make DNA.
Asteroids and Large Planets Cause 'Snow Globe' Effect Within Solar System
The Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics has discovered asteroid belts are responsible for shaking up the solar system.
Spectacular Space Images captured by ESO Telescopes in Chile
Some of the most spectacular space images produced by the ESO telescopes in Chile.
Mysterious 'Alien Base' Discovered on Moon: Real or Photography Trick? [VIDEO]
A huge Bizarre Moon base identified on Google Moon Viewer
'Sleeping' Spacecraft Rosetta Wakes Up to Catch a Comet
Rosetta ready for rendezvous after three years in hibernation.
Cosmic Beauties: Hubble Space Telescope's Most Dramatic Pictures
Beautiful pictures of intricate galaxies and nebulae captured by Hubble Space Telescope.
One-Way Ticket to Mars Attracts 200,000 Applications
Organisers amazed by number of applications to form colony on Red Planet.
Gravity: Christmas Eve Spacewalk for Nasa Astronauts
Rick Mastracchio and Michael Hopkins float out of International Space Station to replace a pump.
China Releases First Pictures of Rabbit on the Moon
China releases first pictures of unmanned probe 'Jade Rabbit' on lunar surface