https://www.independent.co.uk/space Visit now for the latest news direct from The Independent Space and updated throughout the day en-gb Copyright 2024, ESI Media Ltd Tue, 13 Aug 2024 16:07:15 GMT 2024-08-13T16:07:15Z en-gb ESI Media Ltd or its affiliated companies. All rights reserved. 2024 https://www.independent.co.uk/space/stars-august-night-sky-space-b2595680.html The sky is putting on an action-packed show this month, writes Nigel Henbest

]]> Sun, 04 Aug 2024 00:54:00 GMT b2459590 PA Archive 2024-08-04T00:54:00+00:00 https://www.independent.co.uk/space/mars-water-reservoir-alien-life-b2595524.html Researchers analysing data from Nasa’s InSight lander noticed that tiny cracks and pores in rocks in the middle of the Martian crust

]]> Tue, 13 Aug 2024 11:34:05 GMT b2595524 Nasa 2024-08-13T11:34:05+00:00 https://www.independent.co.uk/space/perseids-meteor-shower-2024-dates-videos-b2595465.html The Perseids continue until the end of this month and another shower is due to take place next month

]]> Tue, 13 Aug 2024 07:08:13 GMT b2595348 Copyright 2016 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistribu 2024-08-13T07:08:13+00:00 https://www.independent.co.uk/space/china-secret-space-plane-europe-b2595354.html Footage shows what appear to be plane’s solar panels

]]> Fri, 09 Aug 2024 22:16:00 GMT b2593219 AFP via Getty Images 2024-08-09T22:16:00+00:00 https://www.independent.co.uk/space/perseid-meteor-shower-time-watch-b2595179.html The display should be at its best and brightness from sunset on Monday into Tuesday

]]> Mon, 12 Aug 2024 20:26:10 GMT b2595095 PA Archive 2024-08-12T20:26:10+00:00 https://www.independent.co.uk/space/mars-water-life-reservoirs-liquid-b2595279.html There appear to be huge reservoirs under Mars, scientists have said.

]]> Mon, 12 Aug 2024 19:00:39 GMT b2595279 The Independent 2024-08-12T19:00:39+00:00