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Food, family, presents... How do astronauts celebrate? Discover the past, present and future of Christmas in Space.

How can the space industry help wildlife conservation and the fight against climate change on planet Earth?

In 2021, the Geminid meteor shower peaks on the night of 14 December, with up to 120 meteors per hour.

Following the recent anti-satellite test by Russia, we take a closer look at the problems caused by space debris.

In 2021, the Leonid meteor shower peaks on 17–18 November between midnight and dawn, with up to 15 meteors per hour.

In November we are hosting our annual Steampunks in Space event, but many people want to know “what is Steampunk?”

The highlights from the 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) in Glasgow as countries plan to tackle climate change.

50 years ago Prospero became the first British satellite to be launched successfully by a British rocket, Black Arrow.

Planet Hunters: Next-Generation Transit Survey launches on the citizen science platform Zooniverse.

After 25 years, the James Webb Space Telescope is set to launch in December 2021. We look back on the satellite’s journey.