Euclid space telescope’s vision cleared thanks to deicing
The Euclid Space Telescope is fully operational after a deicing procedure removed small amounts of water ice from its mirror.
How to watch the final launch of ULA’s mighty Delta IV Heavy rocket
United Launch Alliance is about to launch its Delta IV Heavy rocket for the final time. Here's how to watch a live stream of the mission getting underway.
April’s solar eclipse may produce an unexpected consequence
A total solar eclipse will take place in the U.S. on April 8, and researchers have just drawn attention to something about it that you may not have considered.
How to safely watch April’s total solar eclipse, in person or online
Next month will see a rare and exciting astronomical event: a total solar eclipse that will be viewable across much of North America. Here's how to watch it.
Hubble captures the dramatic jets of a baby star
A new image from the Hubble Space Telescope shows the drama that unfolds as a new star is born.
Watch SpaceX fire Starship’s Raptor engines ahead of 4th test flight
SpaceX performed a full-duration static fire of the Starship spacecraft's Raptor engines on Monday, and shared a video of the dramatic test on social media.
How to photograph April’s solar eclipse, according to NASA
NASA has shared some photography tips for folks keen to record next month's solar eclipse — and they don't all involve capturing the eclipse itself.
Hubble images the spooky Spider Galaxy
A recent image from Hubble shows an irregular galaxy, the spindly arms and clawed shape of which has led to it being named the Spider Galaxy.
Russian Soyuz on its way to ISS after being delayed due to electrical issue
A trio of crew members are on their way to the International Space Station on a Soyuz spacecraft following a rescheduled launch caused by an electrical issue.
How to photograph April’s solar eclipse, according to Nikon
Excitement is building for next month’s total solar eclipse, and Nikon is offering some photography tips for folks keen to document the event.
Around-the-clock 4K Earth imagery to be streamed from ISS
The space station is to take delivery of several ultra-high-definition cameras that will offer free access to live-streamed Earth imagery from 250 miles up.
Crewed Soyuz launch to space station suffers rare late abort
The latest crewed launch of Russia’s usually reliable Soyuz rocket was called off just seconds before liftoff on Thursday.
Here’s the new science that’s launching to the ISS today
Today will see the launch of not only a group of astronauts visiting the ISS, but also a uncrewed cargo mission sent to resupply the station.
Help NASA in its quest to learn more about our sun
NASA is asking for volunteers to take part in research during April's total solar eclipse that will help it learn more about our sun.
SpaceX already has a date in mind for next Starship launch
SpaceX is keen to cut the waiting time between Starship flights and says it should be ready to fly the rocket again soon. But the FAA will have the final say.
Take a high-speed ride on SpaceX’s emergency escape chute
SpaceX has shared footage from a ride inside the Crew Dragon's emergency escape chute after the spacecraft was placed on Pad 40 at Kennedy for the first time.
How to watch three crew members launch to the ISS on Thursday
This Thursday will see the launch of one NASA astronaut and two other crew members to the International Space Station (ISS). Here's how to watch.
Get out the scrapers: Euclid space telescope is getting deiced
If you thought it was annoying to deice your car in the winter, then spare a thought for the engineers whose job it is to deice telescopes in space.
NASA and Boeing start fueling Starliner spacecraft for first crewed flight
After numerous delays, NASA and Boeing look more certain than ever to launch the first crewed flight of the CST-100 Starliner spacecraft soon.
SpaceX shares awesome rocket imagery from Starship flight
SpaceX has shared some breathtaking imagery from the most recent Starship flight, including a close-up of the 120-meter-tall rocket leaving the launchpad.
Watch SpaceX’s Starship burn brightly as it hurtles toward Earth
Dramatic footage shows SpaceX's Starship spacecraft lighting up as it reentered Earth's atmosphere following a successful test flight on Thursday morning.
SpaceX’s Starship reaches orbit on third test flight
SpaceX's mighty Starship rocket has made it into space on its third test flight. The rocket launched at 9:25 a.m. ET today, March 14.
ULA sets date for final rocket flight of ‘the dependable Delta’
United Launch Alliance will soon perform its final Delta launch, bringing to a close six decades of successful service by the family of rockets.
Watch SpaceX’s cinematic video previewing Starship megarocket test
SpaceX is all set to launch the mighty Starship rocket on Thursday and it's released a cinematic video to build extra excitement for the event.
See the stunning Vela supernova remnant in exquisite detail in expansive image
An enormous new image of the ghostly Vela supernova remnant shows off the fascinating and elaborate structure of this striking cosmic object.
How to watch SpaceX launch the third flight of its Starship rocket on Thursday
SpaceX has announced the time of its next test of its Starship rocket, which will be the third test flight of the vehicle to date. Here's how to watch.
Watch this Japanese rocket explode just seconds after launch
Watch this footage of a Japanese rocket exploding in dramatic fashion on Wednesday just seconds after getting airborne.
SpaceX’s mighty Starship rocket stacked for 3rd test flight
SpaceX has shared photos showing its mighty Starship rocket stacked ahead of its third test flight, which could take place any day now.
NASA’s Crew-7 astronauts splash down safely off the coast of Florida
NASA's Crew-7 mission has splashed down off the coast of Florida, with the four astronauts on board returning safely from the International Space Station.
How to watch homecoming SpaceX astronauts fly overhead on Tuesday
Folks in more than a dozen states will have a chance to see SpaceX's Crew-7 spacecraft fly overhead as it travels toward the landing zone early on Tuesday.
The expansion rate of the universe still has scientists baffled
The question of how fast the universe is expanding confounds scientists, and new research using James Webb and Hubble doesn't make the answer any clearer.
NASA, Boeing delay Starliner’s first crewed flight again
NASA and Boeing have pushed the target launch date for the first crewed test flight of the Starliner spacecraft from April to May.
How to watch SpaceX Crew-7 return to Earth this week
Space's Crew-7 is getting ready to return home after more than six months aboard the ISS, and the key moments of the return journey will be live streamed.
See planets being born in new images from the Very Large Telescope
Astronomers have peered into the disks of matter from which exoplanets form, looking at more than 80 young stars to see which have planets forming around them.