Australian Space News

Ask ARSE: How Long Until We Are Engulfed By The Sun?

Ask ARSE: How Long Until We Are Engulfed By The Sun?

In case you didn't know, the sun is the very shiny bright ball in the sky which lives in the centre of our galaxy.  A dedicated ARSE lover has a...
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NASA is Giving Away A Billion Dollar Saturn Rocket, Just Pay Shipping.

NASA is Giving Away A Billion Dollar Saturn Rocket, Just Pay Shipping.

Make 'space' in your living room because you could be the lucky recipient of a true to life, never-before-used piece of American space history.  After several decades, the Marshall Space...
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The United States Almost Nuked the Moon

The United States Nearly Nuked the Moon.

The heights of the cold war bred a national consciousness of fear, paranoia and testosterone-fuelled desperation in both the United States and the Soviet Union. The back and forth between...
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Ask ARSE: Where Did the Astronauts Poo?

Ask ARSE: Where Did the Astronauts Poo?

Upon the 50th anniversary of the moon landing, we have a topical question from a  young follower. Without further ado, let's: Ask ARSE. "Hi ARSE,In school, we are having a...
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Boldly Going Where No Man Has Gone Before, Again...

Boldly Going Where No Man Has Gone Before, Again...

In recent times, w have dawned a new space race and the destination is an old friend. Though not all involved are nation-states, even privately-owned organisations are looking to take...
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Hubble Discovers Galactic Cherry Blossoms

Hubble Discovers Galactic Cherry Blossoms

To save you from the woes of social media's propensity to scale down and discount image quality, we have provided the full image of Hubble's recent image here. Galaxy NGC...
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Must See Solar Eclipse Footage From Space

Must See Solar Eclipse Footage From Space

Although we were not privy to the recent solar eclipse that took place beneath our horizon, there is a litany of exciting images from all over the world we have...
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Ask ARSE: What Can I Do to Help?

Ask ARSE: What Can I Do to Help?

We have a heartfelt letter from a young follower that we were honoured to read, so let's go right ahead and: Ask ARSE. "Hi ARSE, I follow you and like...
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Space Billboards: Yea or Nay?

Space Billboards: Yea or Nay?

Earlier this year, the Russian startup "StartRocket" revealed plans for up to 300 satellites to orbit the Earth displaying luminous logos in the sky. The satellites use reflective sails that...
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NASA's Latest "Muffled" Jet Thrusts at Supersonic Speeds

NASA's Latest "Muffled" Jet Thrusts at Supersonic Speeds

If you're trying to get an aircraft to hum along to the tune of supersonic booms, aesthetics rarely come into it at all. Routine supersonic flight has been banned over...
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