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US scientist growing asparagus in meteorites

Last Updated: Thursday, June 19, 2014, 18:35

A US scientist is attempting to grow asparagus in meteorites to prepare humans for space farming.

Changing flight path can help curb climate change: Study

Last Updated: Thursday, June 19, 2014, 11:51

A new study has revealed that aviation could become more environmental friendly by re-routing their paths.

Space farming to help humans colonise other planets?

Last Updated: Thursday, June 19, 2014, 11:47

Even if humans settle down in other planets in future, will they have asustained food supply, considering the huge cost of transporting food from earth?

European satellite chief says industry faces challenges

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 18, 2014, 22:56

Europe`s satellite launch industry needs to be overhauled to keep up with tough challenges from US rival SpaceX and other emerging competitors, the head of European satellite giant Arianespace has said.

Water may not be found on moon`s sunny side

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 18, 2014, 19:04

Researchers built an ultra-high vacuum system that simulates conditions in space, then performed the first-ever reported measurement of the water photodesorption cross section from an actual lunar sample.

Now, board an asteroid and reach Mars!

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 18, 2014, 18:40

If you have missed on playing Angry Birds Space, no worries. Just wait for the new version of the famous mobile game that would send you to NASA`s next target - asteroids - and eventually to Mars.

FIFA World Cup mania: NASA astronauts watch matches in space

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 18, 2014, 14:45

It seems FIFA World Cup mania has gripped not just fans on the Earth but also in the space.

NASA set to herald back age of supersonic passenger travel

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 18, 2014, 14:33

NASA`s efforts to define a new standard for low sonic booms could help bring back supersonic passenger travel.

ESA`s Herschel detects molecule vital for creating water in dying Sun-like stars

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 18, 2014, 14:29

Astronomers, using ESA`s Herschel space observatory, have discovered that a molecule vital for creating water exists in the burning embers of dying Sun-like stars.

Soon, ISS astronauts to brew fresh, hot coffee in space

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 17, 2014, 16:18

Astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) will soon be able to enjoy better quality of coffee while at work, courtesy- the ISSpresso machine.