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Something has just given birth on the International Space Station, turning back the clock
Going down May 21's memory lane.
'Disappointed' Gayle King responds to backlash following historic Blue Origin space flight
Gayle King is defending the mission as a step towards inspiring women and addressing environmental issues.
Katy Perry's space odyssey: a historic all-female crew or just a celebrity stunt?
Katy Perry made history on Blue Origin’s first all-female space mission, but celebrities like Azealia Banks and Emily Ratajkowski are questioning everything from the mission’s authenticity to its environmental impact.
WATCH: 'That's end time sh*t!' Emily Ratajkowski blasts Blue Origin space flight
Emily Ratajkowski has slammed Monday's Blue Origin space light.
WATCH: Jeff Bezos face-plants while greeting fiancée after historic spaceflight
Jeff Bezos comically face-planted while rushing to embrace fiancée Lauren Sánchez after her historic Blue Origin spaceflight.
Katy Perry belts out 'What A Wonderful World' as Blue Origin rocket descended back to Earth
Katy Perry is part of an all-female crew on a mission.
Katy Perry set to roar into space on all-female flight
Katy Perry is set to make history as the leading figure in an all-female crew, launching into space aboard Jeff Bezos' rocket.
Sunita Williams' 288 days in space: The hidden effects of long-term space missions
Sunita Williams' return from a 288-day mission in space reveals the profound physical and psychological effects of long-term space travel,
Nine months in orbit: NASA astronauts make a stellar return to Earth
After nine months in space, NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore have returned to Earth. Their mission, originally set for just eight days, turned into an epic journey filled with challenges. Discover their incredible story of resilience and dedication to space exploration.
Astronauts finally to return after unexpected 9-month ISS stay
Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams flew to the orbital lab in June last year, on what was supposed to be a days-long roundtrip to test out Boeing's Starliner on its first crewed flight.
Katy Perry and Gayle King set to launch on groundbreaking all-female spaceflight
Katy Perry and Gayle King are set to embark on a groundbreaking all-female space mission, joining an elite crew on a Blue Origin rocket.
Elon Musk: The misconception of wealth and genius
Wealth is not a reliable indicator of genius, and being rich does not mean that one is inherently smarter or more capable than others.
South African team uncovers 'Inkathazo': a distinctive giant radio galaxy
In a remarkable stride forward for astrophysics, researchers from the University of Cape Town (UCT) and the powerful MeerKAT radio telescope have unveiled the existence of a rare giant radio galaxy named Inkathazo. This discovery, published on Monday, January 20, 2025, in the Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society, not only sheds light on these vast cosmic structures but also poses intriguing challenges for astronomers as they work to comprehend their unique characteristics.
Adventures beyond the stars: space-themed holidays are on the horizon
Space tourism is on the horizon, becoming increasingly accessible to adventurous travelers.
SpaceX Starship to launch fake satellites for first time
SpaceX’s seventh Starship test flight will be the most ambitious to date, and the first involving a new 'block 2' version with significant upgrades.
Top Scientific Breakthroughs of 2024: A Year in Review
As 2024 rolls to a close, this year’s top science stories show inspiring advances while leaving much to ponder.
WATCH: Somizi Mhlongo lightens the mood amid recent viral FlySafair flight incident
In a recent flight incident that went viral, local celebrity Somizi Mhlongo found humour as he joined the conversation on social media about a member of SABC staff’s disruptive behaviour.
MeerKAT: Gravitational waves revealed in record time
Harnessing the extraordinary capabilities of South Africa’s world-renowned MeerKAT radio telescope, compelling evidence has been discovered for a low-frequency gravitational wave background.
China’s Shenzhou-18 crew returns to Earth after 192-day space journey
The return capsule landed at the Dongfeng landing site in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region at 1. 24am All of the three crew members had left the capsule by 2. 15am and they are stated to be in good health.
First brown dwarf ever found offers a surprise
They are located 19 light-years from our solar system - rather close in cosmic terms - in the constellation Lepus. A light year is the distance light travels in a year, 9. 5 trillion km.
Mission to find life under Jupiter moon’s ice
NASA launches its Europa Clipper spacecraft to explore Jupiter’s moon Europa and determine whether the ocean suspected of being beneath its icy crust is habitable.
WATCH: Elon Musk’s SpaceX makes history - but what did it cost?
History was made on Sunday as Elon Musk’s SpaceX was able to “catch” the booster of its Starship rocket after a test flight.
Is life possible on a Jupiter moon? NASA goes to investigate
The Europa Clipper mission will allow the US space agency to uncover new details about the moon, which scientists believe could hold an ocean of liquid water beneath its icy surface.
Starship booster caught by SpaceX
During its last flight in June, SpaceX achieved its first successful splashdown with Starship, a prototype spaceship that Musk hopes will one day carry humans to Mars.
Supersonic commercial travel will be reality by 2030
“By fine-tuning sonic booms into sonic thumps, aero engineers hope to domesticate faster-than-sound transport. ”