Rocket1 Aug 2025Watch: 'UFO' spotted in Australian skies identified as Chinese rocketAstrophysicists said that the unusual lights spotted over Brisbane were tied to a satellite launch from China.1 Aug 202519 Nov 2024Is SpaceX's Starship the loudest ever rocket?The massive thrust needed to launch SpaceX's enormous Starship rocket creates a lot of noise. But is it the loudest rocket ever?19 Nov 202429 Jun 2024The environmental cost of rocket launchesSpace launches are increasing and the rockets are getting bigger. What's the environmental impact on the surrounding areas, particularly when things go wrong?29 Jun 202423 Feb 2024The mission to prevent 'spaceship sandblasting'A US private company has made a historic landing on the Moon. Its mission is paving the way for a new generation of lunar astronauts.23 Feb 202419 May 2023How many space launches end in failure?There's a lot that can go wrong on a rocket launch. Over the decades, however, the failure rate has been surprisingly consistent.19 May 202319 May 2023The space mission setting recordsThe launch of Artemis I helped prepare the way for humanity's return to the lunar surface and beyond. How will this ambitious new space programme make history?19 May 202327 Sep 2022The risk posed by falling space debrisThe end of a satellite's journey usually results in a fiery descent to Earth. With more in space than ever before, predicting where and when they land will become a pressing challenge.27 Sep 202215 Jul 2022The pollution caused by rocket launchesRocket launches are an integral part of our 21st-Century world. But how do we stop their polluting exhausts accelerating climate change?15 Jul 20227 Dec 2018The giant rocket tower in the jungleEurope’s new rocket launch tower is being built – but it’s a long way from the continent itself. Richard Hollingham visit this ‘Eiffel Tower’ being built in the South American jungle.7 Dec 2018...
