The Independent

AP PHOTOS: Moon, asteroids and new rockets topped the world's space news in 2023

Source: Public

The moon, asteroids and brand new rockets topped the world’s space news in 2023.

Elon Musk’s monster rocket made it to space on the second test flight before exploding again. India landed successfully on the moon, outdoing Russia, which crashed. And NASA brought back its first samples of an asteroid.

These are just a few of 2023’s cosmic hits and misses. And there’s more to come in 2024.

MOON MANIA

The moon was the hottest ticket in

You’re reading a preview, subscribe to read more.

More from The Independent

The Independent5 min readInternational Relations
World Leaders Slow To Congratulate Modi After Unexpectedly Close India Election
Major world leaders finally started to congratulate Narendra Modi after initial caution following the 2024 general election in which his ruling party fell short of winning an outright majority. US president Joe Biden, British prime minister Rishi Sun
The Independent6 min read
Samajwadi Party: Regional Player That Delivered The Most Shocking Defeat Of Modi’s Political Career
Narendra Modi is set to stay on as India’s prime minister for a historic third term but with a much weaker mandate. His Bharatiya Janata Party lost its absolute parliamentary majority, defying exit polls, and must depend on mercurial allies to form t
The Independent11 min read
The Best Laptops In 2024, Tried And Tested By Experts
Anyone looking for the best laptop to suit their needs has never had a wider selection. Fans of Apple have the easiest decision to make, but look past the MacBooks and you’ll find blisteringly fast Windows laptops alongside great budget options and v

Related Books & Audiobooks