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Australia has to pay millions to fly an astronaut to space. What do we stand to gain?

Sending Katherine Bennell-Pegg to the International Space Station is an investment in Australia’s space future.

27.10.2026 20

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From pureed meals to fresh greens: how space food is advancing to keep astronauts healthy

Space food cannot just be functional. Sometimes, it should simply bring joy.

02.07.2026 40

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Project Hail Mary is packed with hard science. An astrophysicist breaks it down

Project Hail Mary reminds us how important our world is – and how vital science is to our continued existence on it.

19.03.2026 450

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One of the biggest stars in the universe might be getting ready to explode

Astronomers have been watching the supergiant WOH G64 for decades – and it might have turned into a hypergiant and be heading for self-destruction.

23.02.2026 60

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We ate space mushrooms and survived to tell the tale

The mushrooms lived in space for over a month – and could be key to the health of astronauts in the future.

03.02.2026 50

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