The massive thrust needed to launch SpaceX's enormous Starship rocket creates a lot of noise. But is it the loudest rocket ever?

Space launches are increasing and the rockets are getting bigger. What's the environmental impact on the surrounding areas, particularly when things go wrong?

A US private company has made a historic landing on the Moon. Its mission is paving the way for a new generation of lunar astronauts.

There's a lot that can go wrong on a rocket launch. Over the decades, however, the failure rate has been surprisingly consistent.

The launch of Artemis I helped prepare the way for humanity's return to the lunar surface and beyond. How will this ambitious new space programme make history?

The end of a satellite's journey usually results in a fiery descent to Earth. With more in space than ever before, predicting where and when they land will become a pressing challenge.

Rocket launches are an integral part of our 21st-Century world. But how do we stop their polluting exhausts accelerating climate change?

Europe’s new rocket launch tower is being built – but it’s a long way from the continent itself. Richard Hollingham visit this ‘Eiffel Tower’ being built in the South American jungle.