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A Soviet spacecraft is about to crash into Earth 53 years after it was launched. Here's what to know.
A Soviet-era spacecraft meant to land on Venus a half century ago is expected to plunge uncontrolled back to Earth within ...
Gilmour Space Technologies delays launch of Australia's first home-grown rocket, with hopes for take-off on Friday
After years of planning and preparations, Gilmour Space Technologies finally has clearance to launch its 23-metre Eris rocket ...
From GPS to weather forecasts: the hidden ways Australia relies on foreign satellites
You have probably used space at least 20 times today. Satellites let you buy a coffee with your phone, book a rideshare, ...
Kosmos 482 is hurtling towards Earth and there’s a non-zero chance the Venus probe will hit WA on Saturday
Nearly 46 years after the Skylab space station caused a sonic boom as it blazed a kaleidoscopic trail across the WA sky, ...
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An astronaut's awe-inspiring views from life in space
is due to return to Earth soon from the International Space Station. Pettit will turn 70 on Sunday (Monday in Australia). The scientist invented the first object patented in space — called the ...
NASA Satellite Catches Solar Eclipse Visible Only From Space
On April 27, the moon blocked 23 percent of the sun in a partial eclipse, but it was not possible to see this from Earth.
Gilmour Space Technologies prepares for first Eris rocket launch in Bowen
The countdown is on to a milestone moment in Australian space and manufacturing history, with Gilmour Space set to launch its first Eris rocket into space on Thursday morning.