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A large asteroid flying in outer space with small fragments. Threat of an asteroid impact. Dangerous space object. 3D rendering illustration

NASA move for medium asteroids

NASA announces new mission to help build better defences for Earth against asteroids of a certain size, with experts revealing a surprising estimate of undetected asteroids within striking distance

An artist’s impression of ASASSN-24fw after the eclipse is over, where the star is seen shining unobstructed - with its own remnants from possible planetary collisions along with its companion red dwarf star and the dark “saucer”. Picture: : S. Shah et al. / DOI: 10.1093/mnras/staf2251 illustration

Why this gigantic star went dark

Astronomers have solved the baffling mystery of why a well-known star suddenly disappeared for nine months before reappearing 3200 light years away. Find out what happened

This NASA supplied artists' representation of the TRAPPIST-1 solar system shows the possible relative features of its seven Earth-sized planets.

Seven ‘Earths’ found in space

NASA has discovered seven Earth-like worlds orbiting a single star 39 light-years away. And six of them could hold life.

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Amazing pics of emerald 3I/ATLAS over Egypt as interstellar anomaly rockets toward Earth

Christmas comet coming to town

If you look up at the night sky in the week before Christmas you might see a mysterious green light – but it’s not Santa and his reindeers ahead of schedule. So what is it and why is it there?

In this NASA handout image obtained on June 14, 2023, a combination of high-resolution images taken during a 2005 flyby of NASA's Cassini spacecraft were combined into this mosaic to show Saturn's moon Enceladus, with long fissures at the moon's south pole that allow water from the subsurface ocean to escape into space. The long hunt for extraterrestrials just got a major boost. Scientists have discovered that phosphorus, a key building block of life, lies in the ocean beneath the icy surface of Saturn's moon Enceladus. The finding was based on a review of data collected by NASA's Cassini probe, and was published on June 14, 2023 in the prestigious journal Nature. (Photo by HANDOUT / NASA / AFP) / XGTY / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY CREDIT

Is Saturn’s condition ripe for life?

Saturn’s moon Enceladus has excited an international team of researchers, as understanding grows of what lies beneath the surface of this ‘key target’ in the search for extraterrestrial life

A meteor from another shower called the Leonids, which are visible each November. The multiple parallel streaks are stars which appeared to move during the camera’s exposure. Picture: MARTIN GEORGE

Meteor shower to stun Australia

A spectacular Leonids meteor shower is going to light up the night sky right across the nation throughout November – here’s how earthbound Aussies of all ages can catch the cosmic light show

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Virutal tour of Mars. Photo: European Space Agency, ESA/YouTube

The mesmerising surface of Mars

Space enthusiasts can journey across Mars’ mysterious landscape as spectacular new footage reveals the planet’s possible past, with evidence of ancient beaches and flowing rivers – watch it here

The new discovery could change everything. Picture: Supplied

Black hole find challenges history

Astronomers have discovered what is thought to be the largest black hole in the history of space and the ‘over-massive’ find could rewrite accepted theories of the origins of the universe

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Legendary NASA astronaut dies

Space veteran and Apollo 13 legend Jim Lovell has passed away peacefully at the age of 97 – discover why his name will forever be written in the stars as a true hero of early space exploration

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KIDS NEWS SCIENCE WEEK SPECIAL. Australiaâs science agency the CSIRO is recruiting a citizen science army to help find and photograph Australiaâs unique living species. PICTURE: supplied

What’s on this Science Week?

Running from August 9-17, the events in this year’s National Science Week are sure to appeal to wildlife warriors, tech-lovers and space enthusiasts alike. Here are our top picks around Oz

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The first ever Australian-built rocket ship has been launched from Australian soil before crashing back to earth. Picture: Gilmour Space

First ever Aussie rocket launches

Australia’s first homegrown rocket launched in Queensland before crashing back to Earth just 14 seconds later. Find out why the brief lift off was deemed a huge success despite not reaching orbit

Artist's Impression of Planet TOI-6894b, a low-density gas giant orbiting the star (TOI-6894) - the lowest mass star to have a transiting giant planet. Picture: University of Warwick/Mark Garlick. MUST CREDIT: University of Warwick/Mark Garlick.

Big planet found orbiting tiny star

Astronomers are baffled by the discovery of an exoplanet orbiting a small star, saying it throws into question what we know about space. But could there be more planets orbiting other tiny stars?

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Gilmour Space Technologies has set a date for the launch of its Eris rocket from a space station near the northern Queensland town of Bowen. Picture: Supplied/Gilmour Space Technologies.,

Historic Aussie rocket launch holds

Australia’s historic Eris rocket launch has been delayed – are its makers on track to become the first space company in history to make orbit on their maiden attempt? Watch this space

A new claim of alien life has put the space world into a bind. Picture: Supplied

Space find excites ET believers

Humanity is a social species and the dream of alien contact may be cause for a big interplanetary party someday … but one team of astronomers is already celebrating – so what have they found?

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Yoda question now answered, is

Patient young Padawans have been as Star Wars creator George Lucas ends a decades-long mystery by finally sharing the story behind one iconic character’s very distinctive way of talking

This photo provided by SpaceX shows the domed window of the Dragon capsule with a polar region of the Earth in the background on Tuesday, April 1, 2025. (SpaceX via AP)

Dizzying polar mission complete

Ever heard of ‘space’ motion sickness? These waves of nausea hit the Fram2 crew as they first passed over Earth’s icy Poles during their 40-minute orbits. So what happens on much longer missions?

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Eric Philips will be the first astronaut to fly under the Australian flag. Picture: Supplied

Aussie astronaut’s historic lift off

The SpaceX capsule carrying Australian polar explorer Eric Philips and three other astronauts has successfully launched from Florida, sending the team on an unprecedented space mission

The summer Milky Way rises over the McDonald Observatory near Fort Davis, Texas. Escape 23 March 2024 Why I Travel Photo - Getty Images

Are we living in a giant black hole?

NASA data from the James Webb Space Telescope has prompted a brain-bending new theory, as a rotational study of 263 galaxies opens up a possibility that our universe exists inside a black hole