Topic: Space

Space covers the exploration, science and culture of the universe beyond Earth, from missions and discoveries to the stories that imagine life among the stars.

It matters because space research expands understanding of our planet, technology and place in the cosmos, while space-themed film, television, games and other media continue to shape how people engage with big scientific questions.

  • Nasa boss praises rise of women in science

    Nasa’s head of science, Dr Nicola Fox, who grew up in Hitchin, Hertfordshire, has praised the “fantastic” increase in the number of women studying science, technology, engineering and maths (Stem) subjects. She made the comments after returning to her old university, Surrey, where she was struck by how many more women were graduating in physics…

  • How to see July’s full Buck Moon as it rises in the night sky

    The UK will see July’s full Moon, known as the Buck Moon, light up the night sky this week, peaking at 15:36 BST on 29 July. Although the exact moment of full illumination will occur while the Moon is below the horizon for UK observers, it will still appear full to the naked eye overnight…

  • Apple TV sets Neuromancer premiere for January 2027

    Apple TV has confirmed that its long-awaited adaptation of William Gibson’s seminal 1984 novel Neuromancer will premiere on 22 January 2027, finally bringing the cyberpunk touchstone to screen after decades of stalled development attempts. The ten-episode series is being closely watched given the novel’s outsized influence on the visual style and themes of the cyberpunk…

  • Neuromancer teaser reveals Callum Turner as hacker Case in Apple TV series

    Apple TV has released the first teaser for “Neuromancer,” a ten-episode drama adaptation of William Gibson’s seminal 1984 cyberpunk novel, confirming Callum Turner as lead character Case, a burnt-out hacker drawn into corporate espionage and crime. The project, created by Graham Roland and JD Dillard, who directs the pilot, marks a long-awaited screen version of…

  • Green Day’s Billie Joe Armstrong announces limited-edition Radiant Red Les Paul Junior Epiphone guitar and Marshall Artist Signature amp

    Green Day frontman Billie Joe Armstrong has unveiled a limited-edition Radiant Red Epiphone Les Paul Junior guitar, alongside his first Artist Signature amplifier, made with Marshall. The launches celebrate Armstrong’s stripped-back playing style, which has defined his sound for more than two decades, and mark Marshall’s first artist signature amp release in 14 years. The…

  • SDCC teaser gives us our first good look at Blade Runner 2099

    Prime Video unveiled the first teaser for Blade Runner 2099 at San Diego Comic-Con, giving fans their initial look at the ten-episode series nearly five years after Ridley Scott first announced the spin-off of his 1982 film and its 2017 sequel, Blade Runner 2049. The show, from showrunner Silka Luisa, is set 50 years after…

  • ‘Star Trek Scouts’ Sets Second Season YouTube Premiere On Star Trek Day — Comic-Con

    Paramount has announced that the second season of the preschool animated series *Star Trek: Scouts* will premiere on YouTube on 8 September, known as Star Trek Day. The announcement, made during San Diego Comic-Con, extends the franchise’s children’s offering and continues its effort to introduce younger viewers to Star Trek themes of exploration and learning.…

  • SpaceX eyes tower catch for next Starship after auspicious end to 13th flight

    SpaceX’s 13th full-scale Starship test flight ended with the vehicle making an intact, on-target splashdown in the Indian Ocean, where it remained afloat rather than breaking apart or burning. The result matters because it offers SpaceX its clearest opportunity yet to examine how Starship’s heat shield performed during re-entry and could support plans to reuse…

  • Marsh stars as Sunrisers beat Brave

    Sunrisers Leeds secured their first victory of the 2026 Hundred men’s competition, beating Southern Brave by five runs at Headingley. Mitchell Marsh’s aggressive innings set up the home side’s total, while late disciplined bowling held off a strong Brave chase and left the visitors winless after two matches. Marsh made 69 from 34 balls, reaching…

  • ‘That is some brutal hitting’ – Marsh hits six sixes in huge innings

    Mitch Marsh struck a powerful 69 from 34 balls for SunRisers Leeds against Southern Brave in The Hundred at Headingley. His six sixes helped Leeds post 187-5 as both teams sought their first victory of the 2026 tournament. The innings was marked by aggressive boundary-hitting, with Marsh’s assault providing the backbone of Leeds’ total. The…