Space
Extraterrestrial hunters turn gaze on newly discovered worlds
Scientist Seth Shostak, a specialist in the hunt for extraterrestrial life, says the discovery of new planets opens up the possibility of alien life but there's no sign of it yet. Audio
Seven Earth-like planets found that could have life
The discovery in a nearby solar system has excited astronomers as it could lead to the discovery of extraterrestrial life. Video, Audio
Nasa discovers 7 Earth-sized planets orbiting star
Astronomers have detected a record number of planets orbiting a single star and say they are within the "habitable" zone where life is a possibility.
The secrets of the universe
Astronaut Mike Massimino’s journey into space was far from smooth. Audio
Tech news: Facebook TV and India's space race
This week Facebook gets into the TV business, and India launches 104 satellites in a single mission. It's a new world record and announces the country as a serious player in the commercial space race.
…Successful touchdown for SpaceX rocket
A SpaceX Falcon rocket has blasted off from California, for the first time since a launchpad explosion in September.
Chilean telescope to be modified in search for life
A huge telescope in Chile is going to be modified so that it can look for signs of life in the Alpha Centauri star system, the system closest to us. The European Southern Observatory's Very Large… Audio
Dr Chris Acton: Hubble telescope
Dr Chris Acton will be talking the Hubble telescope. Audio
Astronaut Dan Barry answers your questions
Dan Barry is a former NASA astronaut and a veteran of three space flights, four spacewalks and two trips to the International Space Station. He retired from NASA in 2005 and started his own company… Audio
Mars lander loses contact
Scientists are uncertain whether a European Mars lander touched down safely or broke apart, after it did not behave as expected during its descent.
Nights' Science - Astronomy
Former Mt John University Observatory superintendent Alan Gilmore on Rosetta's final descent, finding Philae, and how many signs of the Zodiac there are, is it 12 or 13? Audio
The ultimate map of the universe
In 2013 Gaia, the world's most powerful space telescope, was launched by the European Space Agency. Its aim is to create the first ever HD map of our galaxy, the Milky Way, in order to answer those… Audio, Gallery
Icy moon of Jupiter shows signs of water
Further evidence that Jupiter's icy moon Europa throws jets of water out into space - raising the possibility of life beyond Earth - has been obtained. Video
China space station to fall to Earth in 2017
China's first space station is expected to fall back to Earth in the second half of 2017, amid speculation authorities have lost control of it.
Rocket, satellite lost in SpaceX-plosion
A rocket operated by aerospace company SpaceX has exploded on the launch pad at Cape Canaveral without injuring anyone. Video
'Oldest fossil' could help search for life on Mars
Researchers have discovered microbial fossils in 3.7-billion-year-old rock in Greenland, the oldest-known fossils to date.
Nights' Science - Astronomy
Former Mt John University Observatory superintendent Alan Gilmore on Juno's arrival at Jupiter. Audio
Huge asteroid helped shape 'Man in the Moon'
One of the Moon's biggest craters was created by an asteroid more than 250km across, a study suggests.
Dr Dava Newman: Humans on Mars
NASA's second in charge explains how we'll get humans to the red planet in the next 30 years - and why it's worth the trip. Dr Dava Newman is a former MIT professor who designed the Biosuit - a… Audio
Juno spacecraft to unlock Jupiter's secrets
A NASA spacecraft has successfully entered the orbit of our solar system's largest planet, Jupiter. NASA scientist Jared Espley joins Checkpoint. Audio
