From black holes to asteroids to the possibility of extraterrestrial life, we look back at some of the biggest and brightest news relating to space and astronomy that grabbed headlines this year.

Produced by: Lim Sue Ann

Presented by: Juliet Jacobs, Lim Sue Ann

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