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US firm announces project to mine asteroids
25/04/2012 - Technology

US firm announces project to mine asteroids

Stunning plans to send robots deep into space to mine asteroids for precious metals were announced by US firm Planetary Resources on Tuesday. The ambitious project is backed by Google's top brass as well as film director James Cameron.
North Korean rocket crashes moments after take-off
13/04/2012 - NORTH KOREA

North Korean rocket crashes moments after take-off

Pyongyang has confirmed that its controversial long-range rocket launch failed early on Friday, drawing condemnation from the US and other nations who regarded the launch as a disguised test of long-range missile technology.
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Asian countries on alert for North Korea rocket launch
12/04/2012 - NORTH KOREA

Asian countries on alert for North Korea rocket launch

Asian countries deployed anti-missile batteries and went on alert Thursday as North Korea announced the imminent launch of a long-range rocket. The regime says the launch is part of a space program, while observers call it a disguised missile test.
North Korea begins fueling controversial rocket
11/04/2012 - NORTH KOREA

North Korea begins fueling controversial rocket

North Korea began pumping fuel into a rocket on Wednesday ahead of a controversial launch, according to the country's space agency. Pyongygang said the rocket, set to carry a satellite into space, was ready for lift off as early as Thursday.
North Korea rocket go-ahead sparks international outcry
10/04/2012 - NORTH KOREA

North Korea rocket go-ahead sparks international outcry

North Korea put the finishing touches to its long-range rocket on Tuesday ahead of a politically charged launch that has provoked international condemnation from adversaries as well as allies, including China and Russia.
North Korean long-range rocket ready for launch
09/04/2012 - NORTH KOREA

North Korean long-range rocket ready for launch

North Korean space officials have moved a long-range rocket into position for a controversial launch this week, vowing to defy international warnings against violating a ban on missile activity.
North Korea readies for controversial rocket launch
08/04/2012 - NORTH KOREA

North Korea readies for controversial rocket launch

A North Korean long-range rocket was on its launch platform Sunday as Pyongyang maintained that it plans in the coming days to send a satellite into space and not a missile, as claimed by the United States, South Korea and Japan.
Space skydiver completes test jump
18/03/2012 - EXTREME SPORTS

Space skydiver completes test jump

A daredevil base jumper completed a test dive from a stratospheric altitude of 21 km, launching himself from a capsule and wearing a special space suit. His goal is to jump from 37 km and be the first to break the sound barrier without an aircraft.
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'Made in France' no more
20/01/2012 - IN THE FRENCH PAPERS

'Made in France' no more

The French papers are consumed with more grim economic news. Alongside climbing unemployment levels, Libération reports that the last factory of a major lingerie manufacturer is to be closed. But Les Echos say the French can be consoled: even as companies like Kodak face bankruptcy in the US, other businesses emerge. And in extra-terrestrial news, a piece of Mars lands - on Earth.
NASA twin probes begin circling moon
02/01/2012 - SPACE

NASA twin probes begin circling moon

NASA ushered in the new year with a pair of probes circling the moon in preparation for the latest mission to determine what lies below the surface of Earth's closest neighbour.
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