US Moon Race Heats Up as Trump Pushes for 2026 Landing
With new NASA chief Jared Isaacman at the helm, the US aims to beat China back to the moon by 2026. Can private space companies like SpaceX deliver on Trump's ambitious lunar directive?
With new NASA chief Jared Isaacman at the helm, the US aims to beat China back to the moon by 2026. Can private space companies like SpaceX deliver on Trump's ambitious lunar directive?
A new study suggests ancient karst caves on Mars, formed by water, could shelter primitive life from radiation. Scientists urge future missions to explore these underground sanctuaries for biosignatures.
Discover your daily horoscope for Monday, December 29, 2025. With the Moon in Taurus aligning with Venus, find romance, charm, and guidance for all 12 zodiac signs. Read your personalised forecast now.
A UK reader proposes using the Jules Verne crater on the moon's far side as a designated graveyard for defunct spacecraft, mirroring Earth's Point Nemo. Read the latest letters.
A new geopolitical contest for the Moon's resources is underway, with US-led private ventures and a China-Russia bloc competing for strategic and economic supremacy. Explore the risks and implications.
Harvard astrophysicist Avi Loeb warns Earth is unprepared for an alien encounter as interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS passes by. Explore our planetary defence options and the chilling reality of a potential threat from the stars.
Ron Howard's cinematic masterpiece 'Apollo 13', starring Tom Hanks, is now streaming on ITVX. Relive the gripping true story of NASA's perilous 1970 mission that became a £355 million global box office sensation.
Explore the Guardian Australia cartoonist's top 2025 strips, covering the world's first social media ban and satire on Jeff Bezos. Sign up for alerts and visit the official shop.
Discover your personalised horoscope for Thursday 25th December 2025. With the Moon in Pisces aligning with Mars in Capricorn, find emotional awareness and practical strength. Read predictions for all 12 zodiac signs.
As over 400 moon missions are planned, researchers propose designated 'spacecraft graveyards' to protect historic sites from crashing satellites. Discover the urgent plan for lunar debris.
Discover your astrological forecast for Monday 22 December 2025. With the Moon angled with Pluto in Aquarius, expect transformative energy and fresh perspectives. Read your star sign's full prediction.
A SpaceX Starship explosion during a test flight created a major aviation hazard, forcing three airliners to navigate a debris-filled no-fly zone. New FAA documents reveal the full safety risk.
Discover your star sign's forecast for Saturday, December 20, 2025. The New Moon in Sagittarius brings fresh energy for relationships, work, and goals. Read your personalised daily horoscope now.
The First Dog on the Moon Institute delivers its annual, bitingly satirical Christmas message for 2025, offering a unique perspective on the year's events. Read the full cartoon commentary.
The US Senate has confirmed billionaire private astronaut and Elon Musk ally Jared Isaacman as the next NASA administrator. The 67-30 vote sets the stage for a renewed space race with China.
As the International Space Station nears its 2030 decommissioning, a new era of space exploration is dawning. Sky News Daily explores the US-China rivalry and the role of tech billionaires in the final frontier.
First Dog on the Moon recounts the painful moment a cricket ball smashed into their face, blending humour with a stark lesson in physics and safety. Read the full story.
Discover your star sign's forecast for Tuesday 16 December 2025. The Moon in Scorpio encourages meaningful connection and emotional honesty for all zodiac signs.
NASA and ESA have released new images of the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS, which exhibits a mysterious 'heartbeat' pulse. Discover what scientists say about its close Earth approach on December 19.
From the Cold Moon rising over Gaza to Seoul's first snow and a dejected Ben Stokes, explore the powerful images that defined Friday, December 5th, 2025.
Violinist Laura Cannell releases her darkest Christmas album yet, 'Brightly Shone the Moon', offering a murky and melancholy twist on familiar carols. Discover this sonic journey through bleakness and beauty.
As AI expands, datacentres' massive water consumption raises urgent environmental questions. Explore the sustainability challenge facing the tech industry.
A stunning two-metre mirrored replica of the Moon, created with NASA data, will go on display at the Royal Observatory Greenwich in March 2026. Tickets from £12.
The December 2025 Full Moon in Gemini urges honest communication. Discover your star sign's tarot card and guidance for closing the year with clarity. Join Kerry King's Tarot Club for a free month.
Billionaire private astronaut Jared Isaacman faces a second Senate hearing for NASA leadership, amid a political saga involving Trump, Elon Musk, and a race to the moon. Read the full analysis.
Discover why Brockwell Park is London's top winter walk, featuring a historic Grade II-listed pub, The Half Moon, named one of the best in the UK. Plan your perfect weekend outing.
Discover your weekly tarot reading for love and relationships as Venus moves into Sagittarius and a Full Moon in Gemini brings party energy. Find out what the cards have in store for your zodiac sign.
In explosive EastEnders scenes, Jean Slater admits to terrorising Zoe Slater, but is she really the stalker? Plus, Tommy Moon faces false accusations as the drama intensifies.
NASA scientists detect electrical discharges in Martian atmosphere using Perseverance rover's instruments. Discovery could impact future human exploration and understanding of Mars climate.
Acquire a signed, limited edition fine art print from Mimi Mollica's acclaimed Moon City series. This urgent meditation on London's financial skyline and the cosmos ends 8 December.