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The road to Mars

Phoenix has touched down on the Red Planet, it now will open a new window into our exploration of our neighbouring world. Find out more about the challenges facing the mission.

Titan: Earth's sister world?

If Saturn's largest moon Titan were a planet, it would be the most important planet in the Solar System for humans to explore. It is arguably Earth's sister world. Find out more about this mysterious moon.

Space Station going global

The current flight of the space shuttle to the International Space Station will add another dimension to the international nature of the facility, when the first parts of the Japanese experiment modules, and a two-armed Canadian robot, are installed. Find out more about the mission.

Water, water somewhere…so where should we land?

NASA has to find a spot to land its next Mars rover. Scientists are pouring over images of the red planet, trying to find places that could help them understand Mars' watery past. Find out more about how they're doing it.

Columbus' new world is the final frontier

With the successful conclusion of space shuttle Atlantis' recent flight, the International Space Station has become truly international, with the addition of the European Columbus experiment module. Find out more about the Columbus module and the work it will do.

Partial solar eclipse

Stargazers across Australia and New Zealand experienced a partial solar eclipse on the afternoon of February 7, when part of the Sun's disc was blocked out as the Moon passed between the Earth and the Sun. Find out more about solar eclipses and how to experience them safely.