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Commemorating the achievements of women in the fields of space science and astronomy on International Women's Day 2022.

In its most critical moment in 2003, NASA turned to one of its most experienced astronauts: Wendy B. Lawrence

Highlighting some of the striking astronomical pairs and iconic space duos on this most special Tuesday of the century, 22/2/22.

Launching rockets and satellites into orbit for the first time from UK soil. A guide to the UK's spaceports.

Marking 55 years since the signing of the Outer Space Treaty: Is this guide to what we should do in space still fit for purpose?

At the start of 2022, we look ahead at what's happening in space and the most exciting adventures that await.

This is the story of Ann Hodges, who in 1954 became the only person in recorded history to be struck by a meteorite.

What happened in space in 2021? This was the year of Mars missions, the James Webb Space Telescope and space tourism.

In 2021, the Ursid meteor shower peaks in the night of 22-23 December, with 5-10 meteors an hour.