Curated Video
NASA sends spacecraft on 3.5 billion km trip
NASA launched a spacecraft on Friday that will travel to Psyche, a metal-rich asteroid scientists hope to study. It won't be a quick trip — the probe isn't expected to arrive at the massive asteroid until 2029.
Curated Video
ISRO Chief Unveils Busy Launch Schedule Leading to L1 Point Arrival
S Somanath, the head of ISRO, disclosed that the organization has a minimum of 4 to 5 upcoming launches scheduled to occur before January next year. The ISRO chief also provided insight into the upcoming Test Vehicle D1 mission, which is...
Curated Video
Crews comb rubble, locate victims after deadly missile strike in Kryvyi Rih, Ukraine
Fatalities are reported after officials say a nine-storey apartment building in Kyrvyi, Ukraine, was struck by a missile.
Curated Video
‘Responsible way to act’: Europe’s space agency attempts an assisted re-entry for retiring satellite
The European Space Agency (ESA) estimates there are 2,000 defunct spacecraft among a total of 10,000 spacecraft currently in space, a majority of which enter the Earth's atmosphere in a natural - rather than controlled - way.
Curated Video
Rocket debris reportedly falls on resident of Odesa, Ukraine
Mykola and Valentyna were abruptly awoken when apparent debris from a rocket crashed through their roof overnight in Odesa, Ukraine, injuring the 74-year-old Mykola. Neighbours rushed to free him from the rubble, and doctors say he...
Curated Video
ISRO launches Chandrayaan-3; "Will carry dreams of nation," says PM Modi
India's third lunar mission, Chandrayaan-3, marks a significant milestone for the country's space program. With three key objectives, it aims to showcase a safe and gentle landing on the moon's surface, demonstrate rover operations, and...
Curated Video
Ariane 5: Europe's workhorse rocket successfully launches on final mission after 27 years in service
The launch of the last Ariane 5 mission leaves the European Space Agency (ESA) without its own launcher for the first time in over 40 years.
Curated Video
Chandrayaan 3 testing completed, will be launched in mid-July: ISRO chief
Chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) S Somanath on Wednesday revealed that Chandrayaan 3 testing is complete and the window of opportunity for the launch is aimed between July 12 and 19. "Currently the Chandrayaan 3...
Curated Video
Sean Gunn on playing Rocket Raccoon and his big Guardians moment
Although Bradley Cooper voices Rocket Raccoon, it's Sean Gunn, the brother of director James Gunn, who has physically played the animal in all of his 6 Marvel movie appearances. Sean Gunn spoke with CBC's Eli Glasner about being Rocket...
Curated Video
Artemis II astronauts meet Trudeau
The crew of the Artemis II mission to orbit the moon, including Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen, came to Ottawa to meet with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, other dignitaries, business leaders and students.
Curated Video
SpaceX Giant Rocket Fails Minutes After Launching From Texas
SpaceX’s giant new rocket blasted off on its first test flight Thursday but failed minutes after rising from the launch pad.
Curated Video
SpaceX successfully launches Starship; it explodes before orbit
The Starship is the most powerful rocket ever built and is designed to send astronauts to the moon, Mars or beyond.
Curated Video
Giant SpaceX rocket explodes after launch, still hailed as success
SpaceX launched its next-generation Starship cruise vessel, but minutes into the flight, it veered off course and exploded. The company says the explosion isn’t a complete failure because it provided valuable data for future missions.
Curated Video
SpaceX’s Starship rocket explodes after launch
SpaceX has launched the biggest and most powerful rocket ever made in a landmark test.
Curated Video
What does the explosion of the SpaceX rocket mean for the Mars mission?
The SpaceX Starship rocket is a critical part of NASA's plans. CBC’s science reporter Nicole Mortillaro explains why the explosion of the massive rocket isn’t hampering plans to send astronauts to Mars.
Curated Video
Canada is getting a commercial spaceport, but will it take off?
Construction is underway to build Canada’s first commercial spaceport in the small seaside community of Canso, N.S. As CBC’s Tom Murphy explains, the project promises exciting rocket launches, jobs and tourism dollars, but there are...
Curated Video
Why launch rockets into space from rural Nova Scotia
Construction is underway to build Canada’s first spaceport in the small seaside community of Canso, N.S. As CBC’s Tom Murphy explains, the project promises exciting rocket launches, jobs and tourism dollars, but there are challenges and...
Curated Video
An alternative to SpaceX? Spanish start-up to launch first European reusable rocket
SpaceX pioneered reusable rockets. Spain’s PLD Space is now hoping to shake up the industry with micro-launchers made in Europe.
Curated Video
SpaceX competitor? A Spanish start-up is ready to launch Europe’s first reusable rocket
SpaceX pioneered reusable rockets. Spain’s PLD Space is now hoping to shake up the industry with micro-launchers made in Europe.
Curated Video
SpaceX Launches Successful Starship Run
SpaceX completed a critical test on the Starship rocket prototype.
Curated Video
Former army nurse pleads with Ottawa to fast-track Afghan interpreter's immigration
A former Canadian Armed Forces officer is pleading with Ottawa to fast-track the immigration process for an Afghan interpreter who saved her life while she was deployed and is now stuck in Pakistan.
Curated Video
Turkey border tension: Kilis residents fear Erdogan's new plans
The southern Turkish province of Kilis has seen cross-border attacks in recent years.
Curated Video
NASA’s Artemis 1 rocket launch kicks off long-awaited journey to the Moon
The launch of the unmanned test flight is a critical step in landing humans back on the Moon for the first time in half a century.
Curated Video
Artemis 1 Long Journey to Takeoff
Chad Anderson managing partner at Space Capital joined Cheddar News to discuss the Artemis I launch. "I mean we're using really old technology. We're using space shuttle-era technology. So these rocket engines, for example, were in...