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Asteroid Ryugu samples reveal effect of weathering on meteorites

The study provides insights into the nature of asteroid Ryugu and the composition of water- and carbon-rich small bodies in the Solar System.

How three mysterious young stars can shed light on the early Universe

By analysing high-resolution telescope data, researchers generated knowledge about three young stars at the heart of the Milky Way.

Webb study reveals rocky planets can form in extreme environments

The James Webb Space Telescope has provided the first observation of water and other molecules in highly irradiated rocky planets. Read more.

Could comets deposit building blocks for life to exoplanets?

Researchers have shown how comets could deposit building blocks for life on other planets in the galaxy. Read more here.

Giant gas planets may prevent life in other solar systems

Giant gas planets tend to kick smaller planets out of orbit and wreak havoc on their climates. Discover more here.

UK Space Agency and Axiom partner to launch UK astronauts into space

The UK Space Agency has announced a partnership with Axiom Space to send UK astronauts into the final frontier.

Never-before-seen feature of Jupiter’s atmosphere discovered by Webb

Webb has uncovered a new feature in Jupiter’s atmosphere – a narrow jet stream near the planet's equator. Read more here.

The UK has joined the Japanese-led LiteBIRD mission

The UK is set to play an important role in the LiteBIRD mission, which will trace patterns in the light from space. Read more here.

NASA’s Psyche launch delayed to ensure the mission’s success

NASA has postponed the asteroid mission Psyche launch by a week to update the configuration of thrusters on the spacecraft. Read more here.

Origins of Saturn’s rings highlighted in new simulations

Learn how a new series of supercomputer simulations has provided an insight into the origin of Saturn’s rings.

Asteroid Bennu sample to be studied by The University of Manchester as part of NASA’s OSIRIS-REx mission

The University of Manchester is set to receive and study a sample from asteroid Bennu, helping to unveil secrets of our Solar System.

China’s Galactic Energy suffers first rocket launch failure

Learn more about a Chinese rocket launch failure and how this is unusual for a country with an exemplary launch record.

NASA will demonstrate laser communications from space with ILLUMA-T

ILLUMA-T and the Laser Communications Relay Demonstration will complete NASA’s first two-way, end-to-end laser relay system.

Materials science in microgravity: Unlocking new frontiers in innovation

Rob Adlard, Founder & CEO of Gravitilab, outlines the importance of materials science research in microgravity. 

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