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The Moon and Earth seen from the Orion spacecraft on Monday. Photo: Nasa/Xinhua
India

India’s space ambition set to soar after Artemis II moon mission’s success

The Indian space sector could work with international partners on future Chandrayaan and other lunar missions, analysts say.

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United States

Artemis crew snap historic Earthset photo and call ISS on way home

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United States

Nasa crew headed back to Earth after record-breaking trip around moon

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United States

US Artemis II’s moon trip faces challenging toilet mission again over flushing

Ice may be preventing urine in the toilet from flushing completely while a smell is coming from the bathroom, Nasa team members say.

Artemis II astronauts (from left) Reid Wiseman, Jeremy Hansen, Christina Koch and Victor Glover gather for an interview en route to the moon on Saturday. Photo: Nasa via AP
United States

‘Space plumber’ to the rescue as Artemis astronauts navigate life aboard Orion

It is the first time astronauts venturing into deep space have had a real toilet on board, allowing the crew some ‘alone’ moments.

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United States

Artemis II’s moon-bound astronauts share first images of Earth’s blue beauty

The three Americans and one Canadian are on course for a lunar fly-by in their Orion capsule before heading home.

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Timepieces

Beyond Omega: redefining space watches for a new era of exploration

Omega’s Speedmaster has long been Nasa’s go-to, but other space programmes are exploring partnerships with the likes of IWC Schaffhausen, Fortis and Barrelhand.

The Omega Speedmaster was worn by astronauts on Nasa’s Gemini 4 space mission in June 1965. Photo: Handout
United States

Nasa’s Artemis astronauts zoom towards moon after fixing toilet malfunction

After troubleshooting minor technical glitches, the four-person crew leave Earth’s orbit for a journey further into deep space than ever before.

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Space

Video | Historic Artemis II moon mission lifts off

After repeated setbacks, US space agency Nasa is sending 4 astronauts around the moon and further from Earth than ever before.

United States

Nasa embarks on world’s first crewed moon mission in decades amid race with China

After repeated setbacks, Nasa is sending four Artemis II astronauts around the moon and further from Earth than ever before.

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Nasa’s Artemis II mission lifts off from the Kennedy Space Centre in Cape Canaveral, Florida. Photo: Reuters
United States

Nasa begins countdown for humanity’s first launch to the moon in 53 years

The Space Launch System rocket is set to blast-off on Wednesday with 4 astronauts, with the 10-day flight featuring a U-turn around the moon.

Nasa’s Artemis II Space Launch System rocket and Orion spacecraft sit on Launch Pad 39B at the Kennedy Space Centre in Cape Canaveral, Florida. Photo: Getty Images / TNS
United States

US astronaut says illness that cut short space mission made him unable to talk

Mike Fincke says doctors still don’t know why he suddenly fell sick, prompting Nasa’s first medical evacuation from the space station.

Science

Sex in space? Sperm struggles to navigate without gravity, scientists find

Researchers set up a tiny ‘obstacle course’ for the little swimmers to study the difficulties of procreating on spaceships or other planets.

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Space

Nasa abandons orbital station, plans moon base and nuclear spacecraft

Nasa pivots resources to establish a long-term presence on the moon as the US races China.

An earlier concept of a Nasa moon base. Photo: Nasa via TNS
United States

Nasa clears Artemis moon rocket for an April launch with 4 astronauts

After critical repairs, the rocket returns to the pad for humanity’s first crewed trip to the moon in over 50 years.

Nasa’s next-generation moon rocket, the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket with the Orion crew capsule. Photo: Reuters
Science

China’s 2030 moon landing: scientists suggest a site long on Nasa’s radar

Research team cites abundant mare basalts, river-like valleys formed from surface lava flows and deposits of volcanic materials.

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United States

Nasa overhauls Artemis mission amid setbacks in moon race with China

The US space agency will essentially swap a planned moon landing for an additional test mission staged closer to Earth.

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United States

Nasa moon rocket hit by new problem, pushing launch with astronauts into April

The Artemis II mission, set to be humanity’s first lunar flight in decades, is facing a helium flow issue just a day after a successful test.

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Nasa’s Artemis II Space Launch System rocket and Orion spacecraft are seen in the distance at the Kennedy Space Centre in Cape Canaveral, Florida, on Friday. Photo: AFP
United States

Nasa aims to send astronauts around the moon in March after successful test

The earliest date for the Artemis II lunar mission has been set thanks to ‘major progress’ made after a previous failed rehearsal.

Space

Nasa ranks 2024 spacecraft mishap among its worst disasters

US space agency delivers a harsh assessment of a botched Boeing Starliner test flight that stranded two astronauts.

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International Space Station (ISS)

4 astronauts arrive at International Space Station to replace Nasa’s crew

The unprecedented medical evacuation meant spacewalks were paused and research cut down due to the small crew remaining.

A SpaceX Dragon capsule carrying Americans Jessica Meir and Jack Hathaway, France’s Sophie Adenot and Russia’s Andrei Fedyaev, approaches the International Space Station for docking on Saturday. Photo: Nasa via AP
Space

SpaceX puts Mars on back burner to focus on moon ‘city’, Musk says

After years of ambitious Mars predictions, Earth’s richest person admits the moon is more achievable in the shorter term.

A full moon eclipse being targeted with a laser from the Foster Observatory telescope in Santiago, Chile in 2025. Photo: AFP
China's space programme

Editorial | Hong Kong need not wait to help Chinese space ambitions take off

As a leading hub for finance and law, the city has the ‘right stuff’ to be proactive in drawing up solid action plans for the space economy.

United States

Nasa allows astronauts to use iPhones in space to capture ‘special moments’

The move is part of Nasa chief Jared Isaacman’s plan to harness private sector firms in a bid to accelerate the agency’s work.

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Science

Nasa’s Juno finds Jupiter is a tiny bit smaller than previously thought

The robotic spacecraft was launched in 2011 and has been orbiting ‍the gas giant since 2016, transmitting raw data back to Earth.

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An enhanced-colour image, using raw data from the Juno spacecraft, shows Jupiter with the shadow of its moon Ganymede on the left. Image: Nasa/JPL-Caltech/SwRI/MSSS via Reuters
Space

As US readied next moon mission, something dangerous caught Nasa off guard

Four astronauts are to fly around the moon and back, but hydrogen leaks push planned launch to at least March.

A full moon shines over the Space Launch System and Orion spacecraft at Nasa Kennedy Space Centre in Florida. Photo: Nasa via AP
China's space programme

Opinion | As China opens up its space sector, Hong Kong should reach for the stars

With deep capital markets and globally aligned legal practices, the city can support a competitive Chinese space programme that shapes global standards.

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United States

Astronauts splash down on Earth after first-ever medical evacuation

The crew’s mission on the International Space Station was cut short by over a month.

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