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Australia ready to host nuclear-powered submarines: US

Australia ready to host nuclear-powered submarines: US

Australia is ready to begin immediately hosting US nuclear-powered submarines at a key base in WA, as the nation is warned about warfare extending to space.

NASA astronauts back on earth after trip around moon

NASA astronauts back on earth after trip around moon

NASA astronauts back on earth after trip around moon

NASA astronauts back on earth after trip around moon

Artemis II’s astronauts have safely splashed down in the Pacific Ocean to close out humanity’s first voyage around the moon in more than 50 years.

Astronauts to end moon mission in 'fireball' re-entry

Astronauts to end moon mission in 'fireball' re-entry

Astronauts to end moon mission in 'fireball' re-entry

Astronauts to end moon mission in 'fireball' re-entry

After a record flyby to the moon, NASA's Artemis II astronauts have reflected on their historic journey ahead of a fiery return through earth's atmosphere.

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Astronauts capture stunning views of moon and earth

Astronauts capture stunning views of moon and earth

NASA has released striking photos taken during the Artemis II space mission, showing the earth setting behind a pockmarked moon and a total solar eclipse.

Astronauts head home after record-breaking moon trip

Astronauts head home after record-breaking moon trip

The Artemis II astronauts have completed their record-breaking trip around the moon and are heading back to earth.

Artemis crew races to set distance record from earth

Artemis crew races to set distance record from earth

With the moon looming ever larger, the Artemis II astronauts are about to set a new distance record from earth on a lunar fly-around.

Artemis II astronauts are more than halfway to the moon

Artemis II astronauts are more than halfway to the moon

Astronauts on NASA's Artemis II lunar mission are in high spirits as they pass the halfway point to the moon despite dealing with another toilet malfunction.

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Artemis II photograph captures Earth's blue beauty

Artemis II photograph captures Earth's blue beauty

Artemis II photograph captures Earth's blue beauty

Artemis II photograph captures Earth's blue beauty

NASA has released photos of Earth taken by astronauts on the Artemis II mission as they prepare to swing around the moon.

Artemis II zooming to the moon after a day around Earth

Artemis II zooming to the moon after a day around Earth

Artemis II zooming to the moon after a day around Earth

Artemis II zooming to the moon after a day around Earth

The Artemis II crew stuck close to home for a day to test their capsule’s life-support systems before being cleared for lunar departure.

Aussie dish serves up second helping for moon mission

Aussie dish serves up second helping for moon mission

Aussie dish serves up second helping for moon mission

Aussie dish serves up second helping for moon mission

A space dish in Australia is tracking NASA's new moon mission in a sequel to the nation's key role in televising one of humanity's biggest achievements.

'Godspeed': Artemis II rocket on its way round the moon

'Godspeed': Artemis II rocket on its way round the moon

'Godspeed': Artemis II rocket on its way round the moon

'Godspeed': Artemis II rocket on its way round the moon

The Artemis II mission has successfully sent ‌its crew on a nearly 10-day journey around the moon and back, the farthest distance humans have ever travelled.

SpaceX registers to take rocket maker public: reports

SpaceX registers to take rocket maker public: reports

SpaceX registers to take rocket maker public: reports

SpaceX registers to take rocket maker public: reports

SpaceX has confidentially filed for an initial public offering in the United States, according to reports.

Earth's doppelganger: scientists make $15m digital twin

Earth's doppelganger: scientists make $15m digital twin

Earth's doppelganger: scientists make $15m digital twin

Earth's doppelganger: scientists make $15m digital twin

From stress-testing crops to simulating disease outbreaks, researchers plan to create a virtual copy of Australia's agricultural landscape to test scenarios.

Cold delays Artemis moonshot with astronauts: NASA

Cold delays Artemis moonshot with astronauts: NASA

Cold delays Artemis moonshot with astronauts: NASA

Cold delays Artemis moonshot with astronauts: NASA

A NASA mission to send four astronauts around the moon and back has been delayed because of cold temperatures expected at the launch site.

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Astronaut reaches for stars with major honour

The 2026 Australians of the Year have a jam-packed schedule after receiving their awards at a ceremony in the nation's capital.

Suspected space debris found on fire near mining town

WA Police are co-ordinating an investigation after what is suspected to be space junk was found on fire near a mining town.

Making Mars: Aussie research turns red dirt into metal

A breakthrough to help with establishing a human colony on Mars could be hidden in its iron-rich red surface, Australian researchers say.

Aussie rocket carrying Vegemite lifts off, then crashes

History has been made as the first launch of an Australian-made rocket from home soil was hailed as a major step forward, despite it crashing seconds later.

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School kids inspired by space salad mission to the moon

Australian students are growing cucumbers for a lunar mission, turning classrooms into launch pads for real space science and STEM discovery.

Aussie firms team up to send telescope, lasers to space

A low-earth orbit satellite, made in Adelaide, could launch into space as soon as 2027 as part of a bid to boost Australia's aerospace capabilities.

AI to help stock our pantries ... and feed astronauts

Space scientists are developing AI models to help food last beyond expiry dates but it's up to regulators to decide if they'll allow it.

SpaceX Starship explosion setback to Musk Mars mission

Elon Musk's Starship rocket appeared to experience at least two explosions in quick succession, lighting up the night sky and sending debris flying.

Katy Perry, Lauren Sánchez to fly to edge of space

Pop star Katy Perry is one-of-three celebrities joining an all female crew of civilians blasting off in a rocket that will transport them to the edge of space.

Space mushrooms: Aussie research will test flying fungi

A world-first experiment led by Australians will put mushrooms in space for the first time and determine if they can be a tasty addition to astronauts' diet.

NASA astronauts return after nine months stuck in space

Two NASA astronauts have returned to earth, nine months after their faulty Boeing Starliner craft upended what was to be a week-long stay on the ISS.

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