Australian Space News

Man captures "Sprites", sends internet crazy.

Man captures "Sprites", sends internet crazy.

A recent set of photos from Oklahoma man, Paul Smith has 'electrified' the online community with their eerie and unmistakable nature.  Looking more like jellyfish and streaking comets than a...
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Have We Just Found Earth 2.0?

Have We Just Found Earth 2.0?

TESS, the Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite, has just confirmed the discovery of a star and orbiting exoplanet the size of Earth roughly 53 lightyears away. TESS has found many an exoplanet in...
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Ask ARSE: "Just How Viable is Solar Energy for the Planet?"

Ask ARSE: "Just How Viable is Solar Energy for the Planet?"

We've received a fantastic question from one of our followers so let's go ahead and: Ask ARSE. "Just how viable is solar energy for the planet?"Jaime, 19. Thank you for...
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Where is the Future of Australian Space?

Where is the Future of Australian Space?

Recently released space strategy details the potential to have regular launches of spacecraft and satellites.  The idea of Australia's base of operations in South Australia and a launch site in...
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"Alien Invasion" Hits Norway, Is Beautiful.

"Alien Invasion" Hits Norway, Is Beautiful.

Residents were a little unprepared when they were unknowingly part of Space Invaders in Norway on Friday.  Light and cloud illuminated the atmosphere and created a light show of tremendous colour......
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Our First Stab at a Black Hole.

Our First Stab at a Black Hole.

Long have we waited to peer into the rim of a black hole and finally, that day was upon us. A black hole is a region of space so dense...
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ISS Infested with Potential Infection

ISS Infested with Potential Infection

After years of shared space, air and bacteria aboard the ISS, NASA has audited the microbes residing in the station and it is not good..... A whopping 220 people have...
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Japan Bombs defenseless Asteroid for "Science"

Japan Bombs defenseless Asteroid for "Science"

We are unsure if they are trying to keep up with the high demand for illegal space dust, but Japan has attacked and attempted to harvest an asteroid 300947328km from Earth. ...
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Ask ARSE: How Big is the Universe?

Ask ARSE: How Big is the Universe?

Another young Astro enthusiast has dropped us a line so let's go ahead and: Ask ARSE. "Hi ARSE, my dad said that the universe is bigger than the Solar System and...
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NASA Head Condemns Indian Thrusting Into The Deep Unknown.

NASA Head Condemns Indian Thrusting Into The Deep Unknown.

Early last week India's space agency blew one of its own satellites to pieces in low orbit to show that it is a power in space. For context, find our previous...
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