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US funds set aside cash as SpaceX and OpenAI prepare to go public, analysts say - Reuters

US funds set aside cash as SpaceX and OpenAI prepare to go public, analysts say Reuters

May 27, 2026

Watch: Nasa shows renderings for planned permanent moon base

The plans include permanent human habitation on the Earth's only natural satellite by 2032.

May 26, 2026

SpaceX IPO filing brings Musk's interplanetary ambitions to Wall Street - Reuters

SpaceX IPO filing brings Musk's interplanetary ambitions to Wall Street Reuters

May 20, 2026

Musk wanted $80 billion to colonize Mars, OpenAI president testifies at trial - Reuters

Musk wanted $80 billion to colonize Mars, OpenAI president testifies at trial Reuters

May 5, 2026

Student uses space cosmic rays to make photographs

Blank negative photographic film sealed in a bag is sent to edge of space using a helium balloon.

April 29, 2026

Exclusive: SpaceX conquered the stars, now eyes bigger opportunity in AI - Reuters

Exclusive: SpaceX conquered the stars, now eyes bigger opportunity in AI Reuters

April 23, 2026

Blue Origin marks first landing of reused New Glenn rocket booster, ratcheting up SpaceX rivalry - Reuters

Blue Origin marks first landing of reused New Glenn rocket booster, ratcheting up SpaceX rivalry Reuters

April 19, 2026

Artemis 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, 2026

Artemis II crew describes Moon mission and splashdown moment

The crew held its first press conference since splashing down from their historic 10-day trip.

April 16, 2026

New 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

From 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, 2026

Artemis 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, 2026

Artemis crew returning to Earth with 'all the good stuff' from Moon discoveries

The four astronauts said they were returning to Earth with "so many more pictures, so many more stories".

April 9, 2026

Watch: BBC asks Artemis II crew a question in space

The BBC’s Science Editor Rebecca Morelle has spoken to the Artemis II crew ahead of their likely splashdown on Saturday.

April 9, 2026

Has Artemis II shown we can land on the Moon again?

The Artemis II mission has been near flawless to date, but has the test flight shown Nasa is ready to send humans to the lunar surface?

April 7, 2026

Artemis II astronauts capture stunning views of Earth and the moon on historic voyage - Reuters

Artemis II astronauts capture stunning views of Earth and the moon on historic voyage Reuters

April 6, 2026

The 40 minutes when the Artemis crew loses contact with the Earth

As the astronauts pass behind the Moon they will experience a moment of silence and solitude as communication with the Earth is blocked.

April 5, 2026

Artemis's stunning Moon pictures - science or holiday photos?

The story behind the beautiful pictures beamed back to Earth from the Artemis II astronauts.

April 5, 2026

'Absolutely spectacular': Artemis II crew see first glimpse of far side of Moon

Astronauts on the Artemis II mission are on the third day of their journey around the far side of the Moon.

April 5, 2026