China’s answer to SpaceX’s reusable rockets literally catches boosters in a net
China launched and recovered the Long March 10B first stage on July 10 using a cable net on a sea-based vessel.
Dimming the sun sounds unhinged, but this new study on El Niño makes a surprisingly good case for it
A new study claims that spraying reflective particles into Pacific Ocean clouds could amplify the cooling effects of La Niña by 40%.
You can now walk through space and gaze into a black hole at this VR exhibit
Smithsonian Starstruck lets visitors walk through the Big Bang, brush past the Sun, and gaze into a black hole, all without leaving Washington, D.C.
Scientists warn Elon Musk’s orbital data centers could blind Earth’s biggest telescopes
The European Southern Observatory warns that rapidly growing satellite constellations could disrupt Earth's most powerful telescopes and is proposing new limits to protect astronomy.
Amazon’s Starlink rival just crossed a major milestone, but don’t expect perfect internet just yet
Amazon now has enough Project Kuiper satellites in orbit to begin commercial internet service, though the network still trails Starlink by a considerable margin.
Amazon’s Starlink rival is set to launch satellite internet later this year
Amazon plans to launch its initial Leo satellite internet service later this year after placing nearly 400 satellites into orbit, setting up a bigger challenge to SpaceX's Starlink.
NASA is investing $590 million in private contractors to build humanity’s first Moon outpost
NASA has awarded $590 million in contracts to Astrobotic, Firefly, and Intuitive Machines to deliver landers and cargo to the Moon as part of its $30 billion Moon Base program.
Getting to Mars may require a pit stop in orbit, and NASA just tested the nozzle to make that happen
NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center ran liquid nitrogen through L3Harris's cryocoupler at negative 321 degrees Fahrenheit.
Elon Musk’ Starlink could soon offer mobile services as a US carrier
SpaceX may be preparing its boldest Starlink expansion yet. Instead of just supporting mobile carriers, it could soon become one, and that could shake up the entire wireless industry.
Lightsails have hit another speed bump on the road to interstellar travel
A new study suggests laser-driven interstellar lightsails may face a hidden efficiency problem as the very light pushing them starts behaving less helpfully.
The galaxy has an exoplanet size mystery, and NASA’s EVE mission wants to solve it
NASA’s proposed EVE mission would study young exoplanets to help explain why the galaxy has so few worlds sitting between super-Earths and sub-Neptunes.
Astronauts reportedly took shelter after work on Russia’s leaky ISS module triggered concerns
Astronauts aboard the ISS reportedly took precautionary shelter measures after repair work on Russia’s long-troubled Zvezda module raised fresh concerns about air leaks.
Orbot Robotics’ space robot has four arms, but its Goro physique has a purpose
In microgravity, legs do not do much. Orbit Robotics’ Helios replaces them with four arms built for movement and station work.
A billionaire crypto bro will lead humanity to Mars atop Musk’s Starship
SpaceX’s first human trip toward Mars could be led by Chun Wang, a crypto billionaire with one private astronaut mission already behind him.
Elon Musk will get a historical paycheck if he builds a colony of one milliion humans on Mars
Elon Musk’s SpaceX compensation plan could unlock a massive stock award if the company reaches a huge valuation and builds a million-person Mars colony.
Scientists have found a hidden galaxy inside the Milky Way, and they’re calling it Loki
A new study suggests the Milky Way consumed an ancient dwarf galaxy billions of years ago, and its stellar remains may still be embedded within ours.
NASA aims September launch for Roman space telescope and it’s going to be a huge shift
NASA is aiming for an early September 2026 launch of the Roman Space Telescope, a powerful new observatory that could transform astronomy with massive infrared sky surveys, huge data returns, and faster follow-up discoveries.
Blue Origin successfully re-uses a New Glenn rocket for the first time ever
Blue Origin successfully reused its New Glenn rocket for the first time, marking progress in reusability - though a payload issue shows there’s still work ahead.
Stunning close-up footage shows NASA’s moon rocket roaring to space
On its first crewed flight, NASA's lunar rocket displays its awesome power.
How to watch NASA’s moon crew splash down at end of historic mission
The Orion spacecraft's final moments before splashdown will be the most perilous of the entire mission.
Notable firsts of the Artemis II moon mission … so far
The Artemis II crew are now on their way home, so let's take a look at the mission's achievements so far.
Check out this stunning Earth shot as Artemis II crew edges toward new record
The latest jaw-dropping image from NASA's crewed mission shows a tiny Earth surrounded by the inky blackness of space.
Why are astronauts using aging tech? NASA spaceflight expert has the answers
NASA explains why astronauts use older tech in space missions, prioritizing reliability, testing, and cost over cutting-edge hardware.
Artemis II moon crew just entered most critical phase yet
After a day in Earth orbit, the spacecraft just executed a critical burn.
The Artemis II moon mission is special, and so is the astronauts’ toilet
NASA’s Artemis II mission is already pretty historic as the agency’s first crewed journey around the moon in more than half a century. But tucked inside all the big-picture lunar ambition is a much more grounded milestone, with astronauts finally getting a toilet that does not sound like a hassle. This may not be the […]
They’re on their way! NASA launches humans to moon for first time in 53 years
The SLS rocket and four crew members blasted off the launchpad on Wednesday evening.
What’s on the menu for NASA’s Artemis II moon astronauts?
Four astronauts are about to spend 10 days flying to the moon and back in a small spacecraft. So what will they eat during their epic voyage?
How to watch NASA launch first crewed moon mission in five decades
A rocket carrying four astronauts is set to blast off this week.
Why this week’s moon mission is so special for Jeremy Hansen
We're only days away from the first crewed Artemis mission!
Artemis II crew preps for lunar orbit – and Orion’s cosmic commode
'It's the one place we can go during the mission where we can actually feel like we’re alone.'
It’s here! NASA reveals full livestream schedule for crewed moon mission
The coverage starts on Friday.
Peek inside NASA’s Mars habitat where humans train for life on the red planet
Four volunteers are staying in isolation for more than a year.
How to watch NASA’s first spacewalk in nearly a year
Watch the astronauts working in the vacuum of space.
SpaceX’s Starship rocket test scores several firsts ahead of flight 12
But the engine test appeared to abort after just a few seconds.
Step aboard NASA’s imminent moon mission and follow the crew day by day
Four astronauts are about to get closer to the moon than any human in more than five decades.
NASA reveals new target date for crewed moon launch — and it’s no joke
The space agency says it's 'go' for launch.
NASA astronauts to venture into the void on a historic day
The spacewalk is set for March 18 and will be NASA's first in nearly a year.
NASA shares stunning Mars images on orbiter’s 20th anniversary
The images were captured from more than 150 miles above the red planet.