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Make no mistake: we are currently living in the Golden Age of space exploration. Right now, as you read these words, we have robots on the Moon, autonomous rovers on Mars, and roughly a half dozen asteroid mining companies prospecting for precious metals in space. What will happen tomorrow? Tune in to DT’s space coverage to get all the latest news and commentary on everything from SpaceX to space junk, and keep pace with all the most important things happening in the final frontier.
NASA’s Mars helicopter has just set a new flight record
During its 35th flight on the red planet on Saturday, NASA's impressive Mars helicopter managed to set yet another aviation record.
How to watch Orion’s return flyby of the moon on Monday
How to watch Orion’s return flyby of the moon on Monday
Before NASA's Orion spacecraft returns to Earth, it has to make a return flyby of the moon, scheduled for Monday, December 5.
James Webb and Keck Observatory see clouds on Saturn’s moon Titan
James Webb and Keck Observatory see clouds on Saturn’s moon Titan
Researchers using James Webb the Keck Observatory have teamed up to study Saturn's largest moon, Titan, and observe the way that clouds move around it.
Two spacewalkers are installing a new solar array on the ISS today
Two spacewalkers are installing a new solar array on the ISS today
Two NASA astronauts are currently on a spacewalk, working outside the International Space Station to install a new solar array.
NASA’s Orion spacecraft readies itself for long journey home
NASA’s Orion spacecraft readies itself for long journey home
Two weeks after leaving Earth on a mission to the moon, NASA’s Orion spacecraft has fired its main engine to put it on a course for the long journey home.
NASA’s skywatching highlights for December include a lunar occultation
NASA’s skywatching highlights for December include a lunar occultation
This month offers a great opportunity to witness a lunar occultation of Mars, when the red planet slips behind our nearest neighbor.
Watch NASA’s cinematic video of the Artemis I moon mission
Watch NASA’s cinematic video of the Artemis I moon mission
NASA has released a cinematic video of the current Artemis I mission, featuring some of the best footage and photos captured so far.
This is the stunning view humans will soon get to experience
This is the stunning view humans will soon get to experience
NASA has released an astonishing image of the moon and Earth that astronauts will soon get to experience for themselves.
How to watch SpaceX launch NASA’s Lunar Flashlight mission
How to watch SpaceX launch NASA’s Lunar Flashlight mission
NASA’s Lunar Flashlight satellite will search the moon's surface for water ice in places that haven't seen sunlight in billions of years.
NASA’s moon spacecraft sets new distance record
NASA’s moon spacecraft sets new distance record
NASA's recently launched Orion capsule has set a new distance record for a spacecraft that's designed to carry humans to space.
Rocket footage shows awesome new view of Orion spacecraft launch
Rocket footage shows awesome new view of Orion spacecraft launch
The European Space Agency has just released a video showing an awesome view of the Orion spacecraft launching on NASA's SLS rocket earlier this month.
How astronomers worked together to spot an asteroid before it hit Earth
How astronomers worked together to spot an asteroid before it hit Earth
This month, a small asteroid entered the sky above Toronto. It was one of the first few asteroids to strike Earth that we knew was coming.
SpaceX Dragon spacecraft delivers new solar arrays and more to ISS
SpaceX Dragon spacecraft delivers new solar arrays and more to ISS
A SpaceX Dragon arrived at the International Space Station this morning, carrying scientific experiments as well as a pair of new solar arrays for the station.
James Webb gets most detailed look yet at an exoplanet’s atmosphere
James Webb gets most detailed look yet at an exoplanet’s atmosphere
Astronomers have used the James Webb Space Telescope to get the most in-depth look yet at the atmosphere of planet WASP-39 b.
See a stunning image of the Orion nebula stellar nursery
See a stunning image of the Orion nebula stellar nursery
Orion is one of the most recognizable constellations in the night sky, and within the constellation is a nebula that is a busy region of star formation.
Hubble captures a pair of galaxies merging into an unusual ring shape
Hubble captures a pair of galaxies merging into an unusual ring shape
This week's image from the Hubble Space Telescope shows a collection of galaxies, with an unusual merging pair stealing the show.
Listen to the spooky echoes of a black hole
Listen to the spooky echoes of a black hole
As well as admiring beautiful pictures of space you can listen to them via sonifications, like these X-ray rings echoing around a black hole in V404 Cygni.
All the science that’s launching to the space station today
All the science that’s launching to the space station today
Today, a SpaceX Dragon craft will launch to the International Space Station. Packed inside are wide range of science experiments and technology demonstrations.
Strangely chonky exoplanet has astronomers puzzled
Strangely chonky exoplanet has astronomers puzzled
Astronomers recently discovered a hefty exoplanet orbiting a star similar to our sun, and it has researchers puzzled due to its tremendous density.
Orion spacecraft enters distant retrograde orbit around the moon
Orion spacecraft enters distant retrograde orbit around the moon
NASA's Orion spacecraft has entered orbit around the moon, marking the start of its week-long orbit as part of the Artemis I mission.
How to watch SpaceX launch its new Cargo Dragon capsule to ISS
How to watch SpaceX launch its new Cargo Dragon capsule to ISS
SpaceX is gearing up to launch a newly built Cargo Dragon spacecraft on a supply mission to the International Space Station on Saturday, November 26.
Ingenuity takes shortest flight in Martian aviation history
Ingenuity takes shortest flight in Martian aviation history
NASA’s Ingenuity Mars helicopter recently completed its shortest-ever flight that successfully tested two new capabilities.
SpaceX launches booster for 11th time, but this time it didn’t return
SpaceX launches booster for 11th time, but this time it didn’t return
SpaceX sent one of its boosters skyward for the 11th time on Tuesday evening. However, unlike its 10 previous flights, this time it didn't return.
