Space

Historic Achievement: Largest Rocket Reaches Orbit and Splashes Down in Two Giant Pieces

June 7, 2024 3:09 am

Starship is the largest flying object ever to be constructed and is designed to be fully and rapidly reusable with...

The Night The Stars Fell

May 15, 2024 8:00 am

An Unforgettable Spectacle The Leonid meteor shower, a dazzling astronomical event, left an indelible mark on history during the spectacular...

39 year old Mum of 2 Katherine Bennell-Pegg Becomes Australia’s First Astronaut

April 23, 2024 10:04 am

After a year of intense training, the incredible journey of a 39-year-old engineer and mother of two has led her to become the first ever astronaut to fly under the Australian flag. Her mission? To ignite the imaginations of children everywhere, encouraging them to "dream big".

How You Can See A Once In A Lifetime View Of The “Devil” Comet

April 3, 2024 10:22 am

Travelling at roughly 64,373 km/h relative to the sun and three times the size of Everest (29km), 12P/Pons-Brooks AKA Devil...

Coin Collectors Spend Their New Year’s Eve Queuing For an Australian First

January 2, 2024 9:29 am

Coin collectors brought in their New Year by lining up at the Royal Australian Mint to grab the first coins of 2024, featuring an Australian first.

Exactly When, Where And How To See The Perseid Meteor Shower!

August 10, 2023 11:29 am

This month is full of cool astrological events and the Perseid Meteor Shower Peak is no exception. This meteor show...

Did You Know Uranus Was Almost Called ‘George’?

July 25, 2023 11:48 am

Uranus, always seems to be the butt of all jokes. But did you know it was nearly going to be...

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