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Tim Peake: Who is British astronaut behind the ESA Principia mission?
The story behind first Briton to complete a mission on the International Space Station.
Matt Atherton Dec 14, 2015
Rocket that will take British astronaut Tim Peake to the International Space Station is rolled into position
The spacecraft that will transport Tim Peake to the International Space Station is now on its launch pad.
John Hall Dec 13, 2015
British ISS astronaut Tim Peake reveals blast-off playlist music includes U2, Queen and Coldplay
Tim Peake has revealed the soundtrack of his six-month stay on the International Space Station.
John Hall Dec 13, 2015
Geminids 2015: Where to watch the meteor shower in the UK, US and live online
The Geminids meteor shower returns this weekend. Find out the best places to view the shower and what to expect.
Matt Atherton Dec 12, 2015
Nasa mission to Mars astronauts will risk brain damage, blindness and memory loss
Long periods in space is causing pressure in astronauts' skulls, damaging their brain.
Henry Austin Dec 06, 2015
Nasa demonstrates 'future of space exploration' Super Ball Bot prototype
Video shows examples of the robot's impact, robustness and locomotion.
Adam Justice Nov 19, 2015
Psychedelic space: Nasa reveals vibrant Pluto and more colourful images of the universe
IBTimes UK looks at psychedelic space images released by Nasa using false colour.
Sean Martin Nov 14, 2015
Watch American astronaut become first person to play bagpipes in space
Kjell Lindgren played Amazing Grace as a tribute to a colleague who died in October.
James Lillywhite Nov 13, 2015
John Lewis Christmas ad vs science: Man on the Moon would bloat to double size and die painfully
'The water in your body turns into vapour beneath your skin.'
Ben Skipper Nov 06, 2015
Taurid meteor shower 2015: Watch belated 'Halloween fireballs' streak across the night sky
The Taurid meteor shower, from Comet Encke, will peak from 5 November.
Staff Reporter Nov 03, 2015
Thailand: Video captures burning meteor as it lights up the sky
A dashcam in eastern Chonburi province, Thailand, captured a green fireball, believed to be a burning meteor.
Adam Justice Nov 03, 2015
Nasa Cassini probe makes lowest pass through ice plumes on Saturn's Enceladus moon
Scientists found that Enceladus is likely to possess an ocean containing liquid water.
Adam Justice Oct 28, 2015
Venus, Mars, and Jupiter will dance in a cosmic triangle in rare planet formation
Venus, Mars, and Jupiter will come close together in the sky before dawn, in a "planetary dance" which will be admired by stargazers and astronomers worldwide.
Zairah Khurshid Oct 26, 2015
Apollo 15 astronaut Dave Scott's Bulova watch sells for $1.6m
World's only privately-owned watch to visit the Moon sells for out-of-this-world price at auction
James Billington Oct 23, 2015
Syfy strikes back: Network president Dave Howe talks about reclaiming the throne
'We needed to really reinforce our position as the home of science fiction and fantasy,' Howe tells IBTimes UK.
Arjun Varma Oct 23, 2015
People should watch Star Wars 7 and come home to watch The Expanse, says Syfy EVP Bill McGoldrick
Exclusive: McGoldrick talks to IB Times UK about working with big Hollywood names like Steven Spielberg, Ben Affleck, Matt Damon and Bradley Cooper
Arjun Varma Oct 23, 2015
Europe and Russia begin to make plans for a permanent settlement on the moon
An unmanned lander will be sent to the moon by 2020 to assess practicality of lunar base.
Mark Piggott Oct 16, 2015
China's star wars weapons include 'missile-loaded satellites able to crash into International Space Station'
Leaked congressional report reveals fears of counterspace weapons targeting US satellites.
Anthony Cuthbertson Oct 16, 2015
Nasa releases photos of Saturn's moon Enceladus
Spacecraft Cassini obtained the images during its flyby on 14 October.
Adam Justice Oct 16, 2015
Nasa: Don't panic about the 2-mile-wide asteroid which will shoot past earth on Saturday
The end's NOT nigh: Asteroid 86666 (2000 FL 10) will miss earth by 16 million miles, Nasa confirms
Mark Piggott Oct 09, 2015
Draconid meteor shower: Where to watch the spectacular shooting stars in the UK and US
Draconid meteor shower, called the Draconids or the Giacobinids, will take place on 8 and 9 October.
Staff Reporter Oct 06, 2015
Photos show Pluto's moon covered in mountains and canyons [Video/Photos]
The hi-res photos of Pluto's largest moon, Charon, were taken by the New Horizon spacecraft.
Adam Justice Oct 02, 2015
The Martian director Ridley Scott teases plot and production updates for Blade Runner and Prometheus sequel
"Blade Runner 2 will be set in 2050," says the director.
Arjun Varma Sep 30, 2015
Blood supermoon: Footage from around the world
People from across the globe looked up to see a rare supermoon and lunar eclipse.
Adam Justice Sep 28, 2015
Why the supermoon eclipse could be a disaster for Nasa
Celestial spectacle could spell lights out for one of Nasa's most important spacecraft.
James Billington Sep 24, 2015
Nasa starts year-long isolation mission to simulate life on Mars
Nasa recruits have started a year of living in a dome near a Hawaii volcano.
Mary Isokariari Aug 29, 2015
ESA astonomers excited about Rosetta comet reaching orbit position closest to sun
The comet and Rosetta spacecraft were due to align today but it will be months scientists process results.
Adam Justice Aug 13, 2015
August astronomical events: Perseid meteor shower, new moon and supermoon
Perseid meteor shower will peak around 11 August followed by a supermoon on 29 August.
Aug 08, 2015
ISS Astronauts 'feeling great' one third of way through year in space
The pair are one third of the way through a record breaking year-long space mission.
Adam Justice Jul 31, 2015
China builds world's largest radio telescope
The world's largest radio telescope is now under construction in Pingtang
Adam Justice Jul 29, 2015
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