Phobos-Grunt spirals closer to Earth

Russia's doomed probe for Mars spirals ever closer to the Earth before it plunges back into the atmosphere in a fiery end.

Voyager 1: To infinity and beyond

Nasa's Voyager 1 has entered uncharted territory on the border of our solar system and the remainder of the Milky Way.

Nasa's Kepler telescope confirms its first habitable zone

In another step toward finding planets that might hold life, the Kepler telescope has confirmed its first habitable zone outside our solar system.

NASA launches ambitious mission to Mars

The US space agency is poised to launch the most advanced robotic rover ever built to explore Mars and hunt for signs that life may have existed.

Nasa rover scours Mars for life

A nuclear-powered rover is set to begin a nine-month journey to Mars this weekend to learn if the planet is or ever was suitable for life.

Russian, US crew blast off safely for space station

Three astronauts have blasted off to the ISS as Russia seeks to restore confidence in its space programme after recent botched launches.

Russia blames scientists for rocket crashes

Russia has blamed a recent spate of disasters threatening the future of the International Space Station on negligence by rocket scientists.

Where on earth did Nasa satellite land?

A six-tonne Nasa science satellite crashed to Earth on Saturday, leaving a mystery about where a tonne of space debris may have landed.

People of Earth, this satellite comes in pieces

A satellite the size of a bus is set to tumble to Earth by early Saturday, showering pieces over an as yet unknown part of the planet, says Nasa.

Nasa unveils new plan to buy rides for astronauts

Nasa plans to spend $1.6-billion over the next two years bolstering industry efforts to develop space taxis, officials said on Monday.

Nasa releases rocket plans for next-gen spacecraft

Nasa announced on Wednesday the design plans for the rocket of its next generation spacecraft for carrying astronauts into deep space.

Ex-Nasa scientist pleads guilty to space espionage

A top US space scientist has pleaded guilty to attempted espionage for selling secret material to an undercover agent he thought was an Israeli spy.

Nasa ponders Plan B for International Space Station

Nasa is making plans to leave the International Space Station unmanned for a few days in case the Russian rocket can't be fixed before mid-November.

Nasa goes green with solar-powered Jupiter probe

Nasa's upcoming mission to Jupiter can't get much greener than this: a solar-powered, windmill-shaped spacecraft called Juno.

Set the controls for the heart of Jupiter

A Nasa satellite was hoisted aboard an Atlas 5 rocket on Wednesday in preparation for launch on a mission to the heart of Jupiter

With space shuttle era over, Nasa prepares for Mars mission

Nasa announced details of plans on Friday to determine if Mars has or ever had the ingredients for life.

Space shuttle disappears in a puff of cigar smoke

Cigars were passed around, flowers brightened desktops and Nasa employees hugged, laughed and cried after the shuttle Atlantis landed one final time.

Astronauts pack up for the last train out of town

Atlantis astronauts finished packing more than two tonnes of old equipment and trash on Sunday for the last shuttle ride back to Earth.

US spacecraft swoops in on new world

After its nearly four-year trek, Nasa is expected to confirm this weekend that the US spacecraft Dawn has entered the orbit of Vesta.

One giant leap ... backwards

The future of space exploration is put on ice as Nasa retires its shuttle fleet.

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