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A colorful depiction of the planets in the universe, showcasing their sizes and positions in relation to each other.

Ariel space mission moves one step closer to reality

The European Space Agency’s (ESA) exoplanet mission Ariel, set to launch in 2029, has moved from study to implementation...

A man in a lab sits holding a small electronic device, focused on its features and functionality.

Lift-off planned for historic mission to the Moon

Peregrine Mission One, which successfully launched today (8 January 2024), marks a historic journey from Florida to the Moon. The mission is a...

An artist's rendering of a colorful planet with a bright sun shining in the background.

NASA’s JWST reveals an exoplanet atmosphere as never seen before

NASA’s JWST just scored another first: a molecular and chemical profile of a distant world’s skies secured by research from experts...

A night poster featuring the moon with Earth visible in the background, highlighting a celestial theme

Moon Night

Wednesday 30 November, 5:00pm - 9:00pm Re-emerging as a live, face-to-face event, Moon Night will give you an insight into the university's...

Promotional graphic for World Space Week, October 4-10, featuring a dark space background with Earth and a bright sun flare, text reading "Join us for World Space Week 4 - 10 October," and The Open University logo.

World Space Week at the OU

We are running a number of online panel events in World Space Week open to everyone. You can find out more on the links below, where you can sign-up...

Black and white astronomical image showing the minor planet (69423) Openuni identified by a circle and label against a background of distant stars.

Asteroid is officially named after The Open University

Academics in the School of Physical Sciences are celebrating after learning that an asteroid situated more than 126 million miles from Earth has...

Spacescapes Exhibition – Geological Society ‘Year of Space’

Spacescapes Exhibition – Geological Society ‘Year of Space’

https://youtu.be/JTh-HemASis The Spacescapes exhibition is part of the ‘Year of Space’, a series of events run by the Geological Society of...

Open University lab final destination for extraterrestrial samples that could reveal secrets of the Universe

Open University lab final destination for extraterrestrial samples that could reveal secrets of the Universe

Scientists from The Open University have today taken delivery of pristine samples from an asteroid which could reveal the secrets to how our Solar...

ExoMars science at Royal Society Summer Science Exhibition

ExoMars science at Royal Society Summer Science Exhibition

Some of our researchers are involved with this year's Royal Society Summer Science Exhibition 2021, which is taking place online from Thursday...

Poster for "8 Days to the Moon and Back," featuring a lunar landscape and spacecraft imagery, highlighting the Apollo 11 mission.

Success at the Learning on Screen Awards

Congratulations to Professor of Planetary Science and Exploration Mahesh Anand and the team which produced '8 Days: to the Moon and...