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Watch: Nasa astronauts conduct 6.5-hour spacewalk outside ISS
Astronauts Anil Menon and Jessica Meir ventured out to install a mounting hardware for the future addition of solar arrays to the space station.
August 6, 2026Watch: Inside Neil Armstrong’s childhood home as it goes on sale
Armstrong's dreams of flying took off at this Ohio house as a boy, before he eventually became the first man to walk on the Moon in 1969.
August 5, 2026Nasa reveals crew for Artemis III mission
The crew, who are all men, are scheduled to blast off in 2027 to test systems ahead of a planned Moon landing.
June 9, 2026Nasa names next astronauts for Artemis Moon programme
Nasa names its next Artemis crew, though they will not be walking on the Moon or even going anywhere near it.
June 9, 2026Nasa has named the Artemis III crew - what is their mission?
Artemis III will help test crucial systems needed for the planned Artemis V Moon landing in 2028.
June 9, 2026Watch: Southern Lights timelapse filmed from space
This occurrence of aurora australis, or Southern Lights, was captured by Nasa astronaut Jessica Meir.
June 8, 2026Astronauts return to ISS after sheltering during air leak repair attempt
Russian attempt to repair tunnel area sparks safe-haven procedure for five other astronauts onboard.
June 5, 2026The space race to create gym equipment for future astronauts
Scientists are attempting to build exercise equipment to be used on future space flights.
May 22, 2026Officer on horseback chases suspect through New York streets
The suspect was accused of purse-snatching and has been charged with larceny and providing false information.
April 17, 2026Artemis commander tells BBC about 'powerful' moment crater named after his late wife
Reid Wiseman’s two daughters were in Nasa’s mission control room for the naming of the “Carroll” crater in honour of the commander’s late wife.
April 17, 2026Artemis II crew: 'We left as friends - we came back as best friends'
The four crew members gave their first press conference since they splashed down nearly a week ago, and emphasised hope and unity.
April 16, 2026New footage shows moment Orion capsule hatch is opened at sea
Newly released video shows the moment the hatch of Artemis II's Orion capsule is unlocked to a joyful reunion with the four astronauts.
April 14, 2026‘I pray they come together’ - Americans react to Trump’s feud with Pope Leo
Hours after posting a lengthy message critiquing the pontiff, the US president shared a Jesus-like image of himself that he has since deleted.
April 14, 2026How Trump’s Jesus-like image and feud with the Pope are sparking backlash
BBC's Sarah Smith looks at how the president's most ardent supporters are reacting to his latest social media posts.
April 13, 2026Controlled demolition brings down luxury Miami hotel in seconds
The implosion of the former Mandarin Oriental will make way for an even larger building on the property.
April 13, 2026From blast off to splashdown: My days following Nasa's historic mission to the Moon
BBC Science Editor Rebecca Morelle reflects on how it felt to watch history being made.
April 11, 2026'It's a special thing to be on Planet Earth': Artemis crew welcomed home in Houston
The four astronauts flew around the Moon in a nine-day voyage that took them further from Earth than any humans in history.
April 11, 2026Artemis crew home safely after completing historic mission to the Moon
Four astronauts splashed down in the Pacific after a nine-day voyage that took them further from Earth than any humans.
April 11, 2026Historic Vance-Ghalibaf talks must bridge deep distrust
Face-to-face talks would mark the highest-level engagement between Iran and the US since the 1979 Islamic Revolution.
April 10, 2026Artemis II astronauts hurtle home from moon toward splashdown - Reuters
Artemis II astronauts hurtle home from moon toward splashdown Reuters
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