It is definitely possible to overhype the fact that the Science Museum has just said goodbye to its original space exhibition – which ran for almost 40 years – and replaced it with a new one.

The world is entering its second age of exploration, this one in outer space. But there’s one big question: Will America get left behind? In the 21st century, America has seen enormous technological advances in outer space.

When the African Space Agency opened in 2025, spacefaring countries like Egypt, Nigeria and South Africa came together for the first time. But they have been collaborating with Europe and China for decades.

Space Command is responsible for military operations beyond Earth's atmosphere. It's separate from the US Space Force, which is a service branch of the military – like the Army or Navy – responsible for organizing, training and equipping personnel.