http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/14082427#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa The latest stories from the Space news facts and quizzes section of the CBBC Newsround web site. en-gb Tue, 14 May 2013 12:56:34 GMT Copyright: (C) British Broadcasting Corporation, see http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/help/rss/4498287.stm for terms and conditions of reuse. 15 Chris Hadfield and his fellow astronauts have returned safely from the International Space Station after a five month mission. http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/22521104#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/22521104 Tue, 14 May 2013 06:16:10 GMT Astronaut Chris Hadfield has kept us well and truly entertained with his videos detailing life aboard the International Space Station. Here's our top five! http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/22510248#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/22510248 Mon, 13 May 2013 16:38:19 GMT A study from the world's top space scientists says there's too much space junk floating above the Earth and it urgently needs clearing up. http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/22264989#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/22264989 Tue, 23 Apr 2013 11:30:53 GMT What we do in space has always been decided by men in suits, so we want to know what you'd pick to do. http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/19765799#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/19765799 Fri, 05 Oct 2012 17:11:47 GMT To kick off space week, Joe explores our closest neighbour in our solar system - the Moon! http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/19761212#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/19761212 Mon, 01 Oct 2012 05:25:05 GMT As part of Newsround's space week, Joe's been looking at Mars and why humans are so interested in the planet. http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/19794503#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/19794503 Tue, 02 Oct 2012 05:24:05 GMT As part of Newsround's space week, Joe's been getting the answers to some big questions about our universe. And biggest question of all? Do aliens exist? http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/19840847#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/19840847 Fri, 05 Oct 2012 06:33:00 GMT Astronomers say they've discovered two of the most Earth-like planets ever - which could support life. http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/22212222#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/22212222 Fri, 19 Apr 2013 06:01:32 GMT Mice, geckos and gerbils are just some of the many species going into orbit above the Earth on a 30-day Russian scientific mission. http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/22218589#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/22218589 Fri, 19 Apr 2013 11:47:44 GMT The rings around the planet Saturn produce a kind of rain that falls onto the planet below, say astronomers. http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/22112541#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/22112541 Thu, 11 Apr 2013 14:36:52 GMT Scientists at the European Space Agency have created a special map which they say reveals many new possibilities about the origins of the Universe. http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/21880705#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/21880705 Thu, 21 Mar 2013 15:39:54 GMT Scientists are debating whether a spacecraft launched over 35 years ago has reached the end of the Solar System. http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/21879955#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/21879955 Thu, 21 Mar 2013 16:38:58 GMT An asteroid the size of an Olympic swimming pool has past the Earth tonight! http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/21469653#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/21469653 Sat, 16 Feb 2013 07:59:31 GMT Nasa scientists have drawn up plans for a mission to Europa - a moon of Jupiter that is covered in water. http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/21483555#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/21483555 Sat, 16 Feb 2013 09:14:11 GMT Scientists have shown off a stunning new colour map of the planet Mercury. http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/21483553#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/21483553 Sat, 16 Feb 2013 08:33:05 GMT A big rescue and clean-up operation is taking place in Russia following Friday's meteorite strike. http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/21484020#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/21484020 Sat, 16 Feb 2013 10:21:18 GMT An inflatable floating home for astronauts in orbit is to be tested on the International Space Station. http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/21059859#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/21059859 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 17:24:38 GMT Astronomers have spotted the largest known spiral galaxy - by accident. http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/20987728#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/20987728 Fri, 11 Jan 2013 14:48:04 GMT Astronomers say that one in six stars has an Earth-sized planet in a close orbit - suggesting a total of 17 billion such planets in our galaxy. http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/20948098#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/20948098 Tue, 08 Jan 2013 13:15:20 GMT The launch of space shuttle Atlantis marks the end of an incredible 30-year project by American space agency Nasa. http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/14085076#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/14085076 Thu, 21 Jul 2011 12:42:50 GMT Scientists have found evidence to show how a planet deep in space has been destroyed by a massive star. http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/19344614#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/19344614 Wed, 22 Aug 2012 12:34:02 GMT Check out these amazing pictures of Astronauts on their final mission to the International Space Station. http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/14183490#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/14183490 Mon, 18 Jul 2011 08:33:53 GMT Try our space shuttle quiz with fun questions and answers for kids. It's free! http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/14089235#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/14089235 Fri, 08 Jul 2011 18:07:44 GMT Watch the latest update from Newsround, CBBC's news programme for children. http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/13877119#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/13877119 Tue, 21 May 2013 07:11:36 GMT Chris Hadfield arrives safely back to Earth after his stint on board the International Space Station - but how has five months in space affected him? http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/22527246#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/22527246 Tue, 14 May 2013 12:50:43 GMT Further Up Yonder by Italian filmmaker Giacomo Sardelli is a web hit with its amazing views of Earth. http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/20563217#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/20563217 Fri, 30 Nov 2012 18:55:30 GMT Try our space quiz with fun questions and answers for kids. It's free! http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/14076541#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/14076541 Fri, 08 Jul 2011 12:47:03 GMT Try our Mars quiz with fun questions and answers for kids. It's free! http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/14421834#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/14421834 Fri, 05 Aug 2011 12:42:11 GMT Interesting info about the planets in our solar system and the Sun they orbit. http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/14126818#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/14126818 Wed, 24 Aug 2011 15:20:18 GMT