PSLV-DL carries XPoSAT astronomy satellite and POEM-3 payload module attached to fourth stage into orbit

Middle Eastern satellite operator Yahsat's subsidiary Thuraya has lost one of its satellite fleet - or rather it has lost Read more

Keraunothnetophobia is the fear of  falling human-made satellites and other space objects - not to be confused with Keraunophobia which Read more

The US Navy used its Standard Missile-3 (SM-3) interceptor missiles in action for the first time to shoot down Iranian Read more

The cost of NASA’s Mars Sample Return project has risen from a projected US$5.3 billion to US$11 billion, prompting many Read more

Two major launches happened in early April. One was a swansong launch: the Delta IV Heavy's last flight.  The other Read more

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Farah Ghouri finds out how Aarti Holla-Maini, director of the UN Office of Outer Space Affairs, is faring six months Read more

We're keeping an eye on space news, so you don't have to. Here is our round-up of the most important, Read more

Our modern world relies heavily on space technology to make Planet Earth a more comfortable, safe and efficient place to Read more