The space industry, with its fuel-burning rockets, requirements for mined metals and inevitable production of space junk, is not currently renowned for its environmental credentials. Can space ...

Science correspondent Pallab Ghosh explains why the explosion is a setback for space exploration. Explosion of Blue Origin rocket is a setback for the company and for Nasa's Moon plans. Amazon ...

Are we at the beginning of a new space age?

Space launches are increasing and the rockets are getting bigger. But there can be some major environmental consequences when things don't go to plan. Science correspondent Pallab Ghosh explains why ...