All About Space UK - Issue 143

In this issue

Space farming
Future astronauts will need to grow plants in artificial environments if they are to survive missions far from Earth.

Rolls-Royce on the Moon
With the British car manufacturer shooting for the lunar surface, humankind could be ready to return by the 2030s.

Summer stargazing
The warmer months have many a space spectacle to offer..

IS THE UNIVERSE DUE ANOTHER BIG BANG?

New theories and observations are shedding fresh light on the very beginnings of the cosmos, and the formation of the first stars and galaxies. But they're also revealing new and unexpected mysteries

10+ mins

FOCUS ON RELATIVISTIC JETS BUBBLING IN THE TEACUP GALAXY

Even low-power jets can help shape a galaxy, it just depends where they're headed

1 min

FUTURE TECH SPACE FARMING

Future astronauts will need to grow their own plants in artificial environments if they are to survive missions far from Earth

3 mins

"I wrote so many drafts of this book"

All About Space speaks with Margot Shetterly about her book, Hidden Figures, the challenges of uncovering that history and why human computers are suddenly looming large in the public consciousness

7 mins

ROLLS-ROYCE ON THE MOON

With the British car manufacturer shooting for the lunar surface, humankind could finally be ready to return by the 2030s

8 mins

SCANDALS THAT SHOOK SPACE EXPLORATION

Stealing, sabotage and safety concerns - from the silly to the serious, here are some of the wrongdoings that rocked the world of space

9 mins

INSTANT EXPERT HOW ARE COMETS CLASSIFIED?

There are more than 5,000 known 'dirty snowballs' knocking about the Solar System, all of which fit into a selection of categories

3 mins

MYSTERIES OF THE UNIVERSE WHAT CAUSES THE SPOKES IN SATURN'S RINGS?

Smudges around the gas giant have begun to appear again. Scientists have plenty of time to study them, but will they finally work out what's happening?

8 mins

THIS MONTH'S PLANETS

Venus once again takes pride of place in the summer evening skies for observers

4 mins

MOON TOUR CASSINI CRATER

Use summer's clear nights to find a lunar crater named in honour of one of astronomy's most respected planetary observers

3 mins

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All About Space UK Magazine Description:

Discover the wonders of the Universe. Every issue All About Space delivers fascinating articles and features on all aspects of space and space travel with mind-blowing photography and full-colour illustrations that bring the amazing universe around us to life.