Rosetta spacecraft wakes up after 31-month hiatus

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 21, 2014, 19:25

Rosetta, the comet-chasing space probe launched by the European Space Agency a decade ago, has woken up from a 31-month long hibernation.

Mission to probe origin of the Universe announced

Last Updated: Friday, November 29, 2013, 22:26

A unique space mission to open up hidden chapters in the history of the Universe was announced Friday that will detect ripples in space time caused by some of the most violent events.

China shows off moon rover model before launch

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 6, 2013, 09:23

China offered a rare glimpse into its secretive space programme today, displaying a model of a lunar rover that will explore the moon`s surface in an upcoming mission.

Miley Cyrus plans for space mission in 2014

Last Updated: Sunday, September 29, 2013, 11:56

Miley Cyrus fantasises about exploring other galaxies.

China says aims to train astronauts from other countries

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 17, 2013, 11:35

China aims to train astronauts from other countries who will conduct missions with their Chinese counterparts, state news agency Xinhua cited a senior official as saying on Monday.

China space crew returns after setting new record

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 26, 2013, 17:56

Three Chinese astronauts safely returned to the Earth on Wednesday after a record 14-day rendezvous in space.

China to develop bigger rockets to carry heavy loads

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 26, 2013, 13:54

China today said it launch new generation rockets with capacity to carry large payloads to its planned space station which will be ready by 2020.

Valentina Tereshkova ready for one-way trip to Mars

Last Updated: Saturday, June 8, 2013, 08:57

Valentina Tereshkova, the first woman in space, said Friday that she disapproved of space tourists and would be prepared to leave retirement to undertake a one-way trip to Mars.

Britain`s first astronaut to go on space mission in 2015

Last Updated: Sunday, May 19, 2013, 20:42

Britain`s first "official" astronaut, 41-year-old Major Tim Peake, has been selected to go on a five-month mission to the International Space Station in 2015, a media report said Sunday.

UK`s first astronaut to go on space mission in 2015

Last Updated: Sunday, May 19, 2013, 17:12

Britain`s first "official" astronaut, 41-year-old Major Tim Peake, has been selected to go on a five-month mission to the International Space Station in 2015, a media report said on Sunday.

Countdown on for India`s 101th space mission Monday

Last Updated: Sunday, February 24, 2013, 21:23

The fuelling of the second stage of the Indian rocket that would sling seven satellites into space Feb 25 evening is expected to be done by Monday morning.