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China’s map project will be part of preparations for the Tianwen-3 mission to Mars in late 2028. Photo: Shutterstock
2026 Xi-Trump summits

China reveals plan to map the entire surface of Mars by 2028 amid race with US

It will be the first AI-driven geological map of the planet and aims to be the global standard, chief scientist on Tianwen-3 mission says.

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Science

China gets closer to Jupiter mission by bringing Nasa’s StarNAV concept to life

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United States

Trump orders creation of US ‘Space Academy’, amid rivalry with China

United States

Rescue mission for ageing Nasa space telescope fails

Engineers failed to regain control of Katalyst’s ‌Link rescue craft, which began spinning uncontrollably soon after reaching space.

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The Katalyst robotic spacecraft and Nasa’s Swift telescope are depicted in an artist’s concept. Image: Nasa
Science

Chinese satellite captures video of SpaceX rocket debris crashing into the moon

Gande-1 01 is China’s first space debris monitoring satellite and the lead unit in a planned 120-satellite monitoring constellation.

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United States

Defunct SpaceX rocket crashes into moon, kicks up dust

The school bus-sized object weighing four tonnes slammed into the lunar surface at 8,690km/h.

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Japan

Nasa knows how to deflect an asteroid. Can Japan’s Hayabusa2 pull it off?

Analysts say the Torifune fly-by highlights Tokyo’s growing role in global space safety efforts and its ‘goodwill science’ policy.

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The Hayabusa2 space probe makes a close fly-by of the asteroid Torifune, in this illustration by Akihiro Ikeshita. Photo: Ikeshita/JAXA/Kyodo
United States

Nasa launches robotic mission to save space telescope

A successful bid to stop the Swift telescope from burning up in the atmosphere could pave the way for giving other satellites a second life.

Space

Nasa turns to robotic spacecraft to save telescope from falling back to Earth

A salvage operation is set to launch as early as Tuesday to boost the Swift Observatory to a higher orbit.

Women and gender

Nasa chief defends choice of all-male Artemis III crew

Critics fear the agency is following Trump’s order to eliminate diversity and inclusion efforts despite its vow to put a woman on the moon.

The Artemis III crew (from left) Andre Douglas, Luca Parmitano, Randy Bresnik and Frank Rubio, pose for an official portrait. Photo: Nasa via AP
Space

Nasa reveals Artemis III astronauts in next step towards moon landing

The crew will orbit Earth while practising docking their Orion capsule with two lunar landers.

A view of ‘Earthset’, as seen from the Orion spacecraft on April 6, 2026. Photo: Nasa via AFP
International Space Station (ISS)

Astronauts take shelter as air leaks worsen on International Space Station

Nasa gave an order to prepare for evacuation amid a disagreement with Russia on how to repair the cracks.

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Japan

Japan Airlines wants to blast human culture into space and land it on the moon

The carrier is selling payload space to preserve Earth’s heritage from climate change and war, but sceptics dismiss it as a PR stunt.

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United States

US moon base plans revealed for what Nasa chief calls ‘the grand return’

US space agency outlines multiphase blueprint, awarding contracts for landers, buggies and drones.

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An artist’s concept of Nasa's plans for its moon base. Photo: Nasa via TNS
Space

Will stratospheric balloons make trips to the edge of space more accessible?

SpaceX, Blue Origin and Virgin Galactic brought rocket-powered space tourism – these start-ups are promising a more serene ride.

Halo Space’s Aurora capsule is designed to rotate slowly during flight. Photo: Handout
US-China relations

US lawmakers warn China is top space rival as race to the moon intensifies

Beijing is using space for ‘diplomacy and influence’, US lawmakers claim amid growing competition with Washington.

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Science

Can Chinese scientists bring Nasa’s ‘space spider’ dream to life?

Shenyang team focuses on how to produce strong structural parts efficiently, and how to connect them reliably.

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Style Edit

Style Edit: The Omega Speedmaster story – from Apollo 11 to Artemis II

From Nasa’s punishing 1965 trials, to the Speedmaster Moonphase Meteorite, ‘Reverse Panda’ and X-33 – this is how a space icon keeps evolving.

The Omega Speedmaster Moonphase Meteorite is made using iron meteorite and lunar meteorite. Photo: Handout
Japan

Rover and out? Japan pivots after US puts Lunar Gateway on ice

Japan’s space agency has invested at least US$78.5 million to build components for Nasa’s now-halted project.

Style Edit

Style Edit: IWC Schaffhausen celebrates its Pilot’s Watch’s 90th anniversary

New pieces soar with Inspiration4 and Polaris Dawn, and the adventurous spirit of Le Petit Prince.

United States

Over the moon: Artemis astronauts make emotional homecoming after record trip

The travellers were back in Texas on the 56th anniversary of the Apollo 13 launch that made the phrase ‘Houston, we have a problem’ famous.

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Artemis II astronauts Jeremy Hansen, Christina Koch, Victor Glover and Reid Wiseman react during a welcoming ceremony in Houston, Texas, on Saturday. Photo: AFP
United States

Artemis II astronauts return home from record-breaking moon mission

Their 13-minute fiery plunge through the atmosphere concluded a historic mission that went deeper into space than anyone had flown before.

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In this image from video provided by Nasa, the Artemis II Orion capsule splashes down in the Pacific Ocean on Friday. Photo: Nasa/AP
Space

Editorial | New space race should be recognised as a marathon, not a sprint

In lieu of cooperation, perhaps friendly competition between the spacefaring superpowers can ensure exploration benefits humankind.

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

Earth-bound Nasa astronauts share striking photo and conduct the first moonship-to-spaceship radio link-up ever.

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Artemis II’s Earthset photo was reminiscent of Apollo 8’s Earthrise shot from 1968. Photo: Nasa via dpa
United States

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

The four Artemis II astronauts eclipsed the 400,171km distance record set by the Apollo 13 crew in 1970.

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A view of the moon taken by an Artemis II crew member through the window of the Orion spacecraft on Monday. Photo: Nasa via Reuters
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.

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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