Cleaning a space toilet while on work experience was Claire Parfitt's first introduction to a career away from Earth's orbit.

But there can be some major environmental consequences when things don't go to plan. Science correspondent Pallab Ghosh explains why the explosion is a setback for space exploration. Humanity’s ...

From Cape Canaveral’s packed beaches to virtual watch parties across the globe, humanity’s fascination with space has never been stronger. Yet for most around the world, space remains a dream — a ...