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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 performs critical tests for Artemis V moon rocket
NASA is performing hot fire tests of the new RS-25 engines that will power the agency’s SLS rocket toward the moon in the Artemis V mission.
How to watch the Axiom-2 mission depart from the ISS on Tuesday
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.
Horrifying up-close images of a sunspot captured by the Inouye Solar Telescope
Horrifying up-close images of a sunspot captured by the Inouye Solar Telescope
A new set of images from the Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope shows the surface of the sun -- including frankly disturbing images of sunspots seen up close.
See stunning images combining James Webb and Chandra X-ray data
See stunning images combining James Webb and Chandra X-ray data
NASA has shared a new view of some famous space images, by combining infrared data from Webb with X-ray data from the Chandra X-Ray Observatory.
Virgin Galactic shares footage of final space tourism flight test
Virgin Galactic shares footage of final space tourism flight test
Thursday's successful mission paves the way for Virgin Galactic's first commercial space tourism flight, which is currently scheduled for next month.
Astronomers spot cyclones at Uranus’ pole for the first time
Astronomers spot cyclones at Uranus’ pole for the first time
Uranus is usually portrayed as a generally featureless blue ball, but when seen using radio telescopes, the pole reveals a swirling cyclone.
Hubble goes hunting for elusive medium-sized black holes
Hubble goes hunting for elusive medium-sized black holes
There's something odd about the black holes discovered to date. We've found hardly any black holes in the intermediate mass range, and it's not clear why.
Virgin Orbit rocket company shuts down
Virgin Orbit rocket company shuts down
Virgin Orbit's bid to compete with the likes of SpaceX and Rocket Lab has ended in failure after the company officially closed down on Wednesday.
NASA lunar orbiter locates debris from Japan’s failed lander
NASA lunar orbiter locates debris from Japan’s failed lander
NASA has released new images that appear to show the broken remains of Japan’s Hakuto lander, which crashed on the moon in a failed mission last month.
The space station is getting crowded again
The space station is getting crowded again
Four more crewmembers have just arrived at the International Space Station where they'll work alongside the current inhabitants for the next eight days.
How to watch NASA’s private mission arrive at space station
How to watch NASA’s private mission arrive at space station
How does a spaceship dock with the ISS 250 miles above Earth and enable its crew to transfer to the ISS? NASA's live stream on Monday will reveal all.
Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin finally gets coveted moon contract
Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin finally gets coveted moon contract
NASA has selected Blue Origin to build a human landing system for its moon missions, giving it two options for crewed landings after signing up SpaceX in 2021.
Watch NASA successfully launch all-private mission to ISS
Watch NASA successfully launch all-private mission to ISS
Watch the highlights of SpaceX and Axiom Space's successful launch as NASA’s second all-private mission to the International Space Station.
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.
