Telescopes and space missions Research update Cosmic-ray detector blasts off on Space Shuttle Nobel laureate's pet project catches final shuttle launch Read article: Cosmic-ray detector blasts off on Space Shuttle
Telescopes and space missions Research update Organic transistor targets displays Nanotube transistor could find use in big-screen TVs Read article: Organic transistor targets displays
Telescopes and space missions Feature Optical sensors boost space science Hamish Johnston explores how space science and cellular biology are proving profitable areas for optics firms Read article: Optical sensors boost space science
Telescopes and space missions News African Astronomical Society debuts in Cape Town Society will promote astronomy as a tool for development Read article: African Astronomical Society debuts in Cape Town
Telescopes and space missions Interview The planet hunter Alan Boss on the search for a second Earth Read article: The planet hunter
Telescopes and space missions Research update Do spiral galaxies form from the inside out? Distant spiral sheds light on galaxy formation Read article: Do spiral galaxies form from the inside out?
Telescopes and space missions News NASA’s research ability in space under threat Report calls for increased funding after being "dramatically" reduced Read article: NASA’s research ability in space under threat
Telescopes and space missions Research update Life could exist around dying stars White dwarfs may have Earth-like planets Read article: Life could exist around dying stars
Telescopes and space missions Analysis MESSENGER spacecraft enters Mercury orbit NASA mission safely circles solar system's smallest planet after mammoth journey Read article: MESSENGER spacecraft enters Mercury orbit
Telescopes and space missions Research update Laser beam could nudge space junk away Ground-based laser could protect satellites Read article: Laser beam could nudge space junk away