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Outer space is the place for Africa’s future

The continent’s forays into unlocking the secrets of the universe are expanding, writes Paul Boateng.

Nasa goes green with solar-powered Jupiter probe

Nasa’s upcoming mission to Jupiter can’t get much greener than this: a solar-powered, windmill-shaped spacecraft called Juno.

Nasa delays launch of Earth observation satellite

NASA delayed the launch of the Glory Earth observation satellite until Friday, due to a glitch, less than 15 minutes before it was to be launched,

Astronauts fix urine-processing unit

Astronauts at the International Space Station have fixed a faulty urine-processor unit at the International Space Station, Nasa said onTuesday.

Brazil wants strategic deal with Russia

Russian President Dmitry Medvedev is hoping to make inroads into Brazil’s emerging oil and defence industries during a visit there this week.

Mpahlwa opens R600m aerospace village in Centurion

A R600-million aerospace village was opened in Centurion south of Pretoria by the Minister of Trade and Industry on Tuesday.

X Prize dangles $10-million for fuel-efficient car

More than 60 teams from nine countries have lined up to chase a -million prize for making a green supercar that smashes records for fuel efficiency, organisers of the competition…