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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.
How to watch the Axiom-2 mission depart from the ISS on Tuesday
This Tuesday, the crew of the second ever all-private mission to the International Space Station will be returning to Earth. Here's how to watch the departure.
See a 3D view of a martian crater captured by the Perseverance rover
See a 3D view of a martian crater captured by the Perseverance rover
The Perseverance rover recently used its Mastcam-Z instrument to collect over 150 images of Mars' Belva Crater, which have been stitched into a mosaic.
Image of darkness and light shows new stars being born in Lupus 3 nebula
Image of darkness and light shows new stars being born in Lupus 3 nebula
A gorgeous new image of a nebular 500 light-years away gives a peek into the process of star formation.
How to watch NASA’s all-private crew launch to the ISS on Sunday
How to watch NASA’s all-private crew launch to the ISS on Sunday
Four private citizens are about to blast off from the Kennedy Space Center for a spacecraft ride to the International Space Station. Here's how to watch.
James Webb investigates mystery of where Earth’s water comes from
James Webb investigates mystery of where Earth’s water comes from
The first water may have been brought to our planet by a comet. Now, James Webb is investigating comets to see if they could carry water vapor.
Saturn takes the crown for planet with the most moons
Saturn takes the crown for planet with the most moons
Previously, Jupiter was the champion with its 95 known moons, but Saturn has pulled into the lead thanks to the recent discovery of 62 new moons there.
Astronomers discover Earth-sized exoplanet covered in volcanoes
Astronomers discover Earth-sized exoplanet covered in volcanoes
Astronomers have discovered an Earth-sized planet that is highly volcanically active, which means it could possibly support life.
Virgin Galactic sets date for first fully crewed rocket trip since 2021
Virgin Galactic sets date for first fully crewed rocket trip since 2021
Watch the space tourism company’s cinematic video previewing what should be its final test flight before a commercial launch this summer.
NASA’s moon astronauts are ready to start training
NASA’s moon astronauts are ready to start training
The four astronauts set to perform a flyby of the moon next year are about to begin training for their groundbreaking mission.
NASA forced to ditch ‘football stadium-sized’ balloon in the ocean
NASA forced to ditch ‘football stadium-sized’ balloon in the ocean
NASA had to ditch one of its huge high-altitude science balloons in the sea recently when it developed a fault 36 hours after launch.
Perseverance rover finds evidence of an ancient river on Mars
The Perseverance rover has identified evidence of what was once one of the deepest and fast-flowing rivers yet discovered on the planet.
Astronomers just spotted the largest cosmic explosion ever seen
Astronomers just spotted the largest cosmic explosion ever seen
Astronomers recently observed the largest cosmic explosion ever seen, believed to be caused by supermassive black hole devouring a large cloud of gas.
NASA readies for its second all-private mission to ISS
NASA readies for its second all-private mission to ISS
The second all-private mission to the International Space Station is expected to blast off from U.S. soil later this month.
1 million images get stitched together to form an atlas of star birth
1 million images get stitched together to form an atlas of star birth
Stars are born in dense clouds of dust and gas called, adorably enough, stellar nurseries. Now, researchers have created an atlas of five of these regions.
James Webb telescope gets a view of the ‘white whale’ of exoplanet research
James Webb telescope gets a view of the ‘white whale’ of exoplanet research
Located 50 light-years away, the planet GJ 1214 b has defied 15 years of attempted observations due to its hazy nature.
James Webb gets a stunning view of a far-off planetary system
James Webb gets a stunning view of a far-off planetary system
As well peering back at the earliest galaxies in the universe, the James Webb Space Telescope is also letting astronomers learn more about how planets form.
SpaceX and Vast aim to be first to deploy a private space station
SpaceX and Vast aim to be first to deploy a private space station
As the International Space Station nears the end of its life, SpaceX and LA-based Vast have unveiled a plan to launch the first commercial space station.
Space junk cleanup mission secures a ride to space
Space junk cleanup mission secures a ride to space
A startup geared toward clearing up space junk now has a chance to test its technology after securing a ride to orbit aboard an Arianespace Vega-C rocket.
Check out the latest version of NASA’s slithering snake robot
Check out the latest version of NASA’s slithering snake robot
NASA’s team at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory has offered a look at the latest version of its remarkably versatile EELS robot.
Virgin Galactic announces first fully crewed flight since 2021
Virgin Galactic announces first fully crewed flight since 2021
The space tourism company will blast its rocket-powered space plane and four passengers toward the Kármán line later this month.
Four space station astronauts just took Crew Dragon ‘for a spin’
Four space station astronauts just took Crew Dragon ‘for a spin’
Four crewmembers at the International Space Station successfully completed a mission on Saturday to move the Crew Dragon Endeavour to a new docking port.
Watch Rocket Lab launch storm-monitoring satellites
Watch Rocket Lab launch storm-monitoring satellites
Rocket Lab has successfully completed the first of two missions for NASA, deploying storm-monitoring satellites in time for the upcoming hurricane season.
4 of Uranus’s icy moons could have liquid water oceans
4 of Uranus’s icy moons could have liquid water oceans
Using data from the Voyager mission, researchers found that four of Uranus's moons likely have liquid water oceans beneath icy crusts.
