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Space exploration is expected to reach new heights in 2023

The most anticipated space mission in the year ahead is perhaps SpaceX’s dearMoon project which plans to take eight civilians for a space trip around the moon.

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Ian Whittaker, The Conversation
· Dec 31, 2022 · 11:30 pm
What are zombie planets? And what makes them spooky?

Any planets orbiting a star when it goes supernova should be obliterated. Mysteriously though, a handful have been detected orbiting neutron stars.

Gareth Dorrian, The Conversation
· Nov 03, 2022 · 11:30 pm
Tiangong: Chinese astronauts are working on the country’s first space station

Once complete, it will be capable of hosting three astronauts for extended stays in space and will support spacewalks and experiments.

Gareth Dorrian, The Conversation
&
Ian Whittaker, The Conversation
· Jul 07, 2021 · 11:30 pm

Mushrooms on Mars and four other unproven claims that alien life exists

As exciting as they are, it is important to treat claims of alien life with a healthy dose of scepticism.

Gareth Dorrian, The Conversation
· Jun 18, 2021 · 11:30 pm
Chandrayaan-3 and five other space missions to look forward to in 2021

India may land on the Moon this year, while Nasa will launch its new, powerful rocket farther into space than any other spacecraft with humans.

Ian Whittaker, The Conversation
&
Gareth Dorrian, The Conversation
· Jan 06, 2021 · 07:30 pm
Ever wondered if there is life beyond Earth? These four worlds in our solar system show promise

The recent discovery of biogenic phosphine in the clouds of Venus reminds of the worlds which have shown signs of alien life over the years.

Gareth Dorrian, The Conversation
· Sep 21, 2020 · 09:30 pm

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Five key findings from 15 years of the International Space Station

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Space exploration is expected to reach new heights in 2023

The most anticipated space mission in the year ahead is perhaps SpaceX’s dearMoon project which plans to take eight civilians for a space trip around the moon.

Gareth Dorrian, The Conversation & Ian Whittaker, The Conversation · Dec 31, 2022 · 11:30 pm

What are zombie planets? And what makes them spooky?

Any planets orbiting a star when it goes supernova should be obliterated. Mysteriously though, a handful have been detected orbiting neutron stars.

Gareth Dorrian, The Conversation · Nov 03, 2022 · 11:30 pm

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Here’s how Elon Musk’s SpaceX sent two astronauts into space

The development is a landmark moment in human exploration of space.

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Five key findings from 15 years of the International Space Station

Humans have now been living on the International Space Station for 15 years. Here's what we've learned.

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