Observers catch rare glimpse of Mercury passing the sun
Astronomers and space enthusiasts have watched as Mercury made a rare transit of the sun.
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Spaceport plans for Outer Hebrides grounded by objections
Plans to launch satellites into space from the Outer Hebrides have received almost 600 objections.
New exhibit in Aberdeen celebrates moon landing anniversary
John F Kennedy famously said that America chose to go to the moon “not because it is easy, but because it is hard”.
Highland cow toy sent into orbit to mark north and north-east links to space travel
A Highland cow has almost jumped over the moon as part of a campaign to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission.
Plans to launch satellites into space from a site in North Uist cause conservation row
Plans to launch satellites into space from a site in North Uist in the Outer Hebrides threaten a “pristine section of wild Atlantic coastline”, say conservationists.
Professor Brian Cox: We will be Martians one day
Professor Brian Cox has said that at some point in the future people will be Martians.
Matt Bellamy delights Muse fans with black hole tweet
Muse frontman Matt Bellamy used the news of the first photo of a black hole to make reference to one of the band’s most famous songs.
Matt Bellamy delights Muse fans with black hole tweet
Muse frontman Matt Bellamy used the news of the first photo of a black hole to make reference to one of the band’s most famous songs.
From X-Men to Brexit: How did Twitter react to the first image of a black hole?
The first ever picture of a black hole predictably prompted hilarity on social media.
Space and subsea sectors can work ‘hand in hand’ says Nasa
A Nasa engineer has said Scotland’s growing space sector can work “hand in hand” with the subsea industry.
Capsule to carry US astronauts to be tested in March
Nasa and SpaceX are now aiming for a March debut of the first commercial crew capsule.
The Highland astronomer with an observatory in his house
The dark nights may seem never ending at this time of year, with daylight hours in short supply before and after the winter solstice.
Budding stargazers could potentially catch a glimpse of meteor shower at Moray event
Budding astronomers or anyone interested in the night sky have been invited to potentially witness a meteorite shower at a special Moray stargazing showcase.
Highland pupils take on Lego challenge out of this world
Your mission: Take Lego skills into orbit
Meteor strike site on Skye to be protected by security glass
A 60 million-year-old meteor strike site is to be protected by security glass after it was plundered by thieves.
Highland crofting community split by plans for multi-million-pound spaceport
A bitter row over the multi-million-pound spaceport planned for Sutherland has split a rural crofting community.
Nasa spacecraft sets record for closest approach to sun
Nasa has confirmed that its Parker Solar Probe is now closer to the sun than any spacecraft has ever been.
Two astronauts safe after emergency landing in Kazakhstan
Two astronauts from the US and Russia are safe after an emergency landing in Kazakhstan following the failure of a rocket taking them to the International Space Station.
Japanese spacecraft drops observation device onto asteroid
A scouting device has landed on the surface of an asteroid as part of a research effort that could help reveal the origins of the solar system, Japanese officials have said.
Nasa names astronauts who will fly in commercial capsules from Cape Canaveral
Nasa has assigned the astronauts who will ride the first commercial capsules into orbit next year and bring crew launches back to the US.
Sir Ian Wood throws weight behind ‘exciting’ spaceport project
Sir Ian Wood has backed the creation of a new space port in the north of Scotland and compared it to the “pioneering” vision behind the discovery of North Sea oil and gas.
To boldly go… Scotland’s links to the space race, past, present and future
Scotland has always been at the forefront of scientific advances.
Rocket blasts off carrying AI robot and strong coffee for space station crew
A SpaceX rocket that flew just two months ago with a Nasa satellite has roared back into action, launching the first orbiting robot with artificial intelligence and other station supplies.
Japan space explorer arrives at asteroid – 170 million miles from Earth
A Japanese space explorer has arrived at an asteroid after a three-and-a-half-year journey and now begins its real work of trying to blow a crater to collect samples to eventually bring back to Earth.
China’s space programme aims for dark side of moon
China has launched a relay satellite as part of a groundbreaking programme to be the first to land a spacecraft on the far side of the moon later this year.
It’s OK, you are not going to fall: Spacewalk astronaut reveals heights fear
Nasa astronaut Joseph Acaba has revealed he held on tight while doing a spacewalk during a recent trip to the International Space Station as he is afraid of heights.
NASA talk out of this world
NASA is set to inspire the next generation of space enthusiasts in Aberdeen.
Britpop favourites to headline Moray music festival
Leading Britpop singers from the 1990s will headline a music festival in Keith this summer.
How ‘Torridon’ could help Nasa discover the secrets of Mars
Nasa has begun exploring parts of 'Scotland' in a bid to discover the secrets of Mars.
Legendary astronaut took one small step for man and two giant leaps into the north-east during illustrious career
He was the ninth person to walk on the moon when he commanded the Apollo 16 space mission.
Great Egg Race presenter and scientist Heinz Wolff dies at 89
Renowned scientist and television presenter Heinz Wolff has died aged 89.
Review: Professor Brian Cox puts universe in perspective at Aberdeen show
Human beings will discover life beyond earth “relatively soon”.