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.
Japan admits defeat with its moonbound CubeSat
Japan admits defeat with its moonbound CubeSat
Japan has ended efforts to put its Omotenashi CubeSat on the lunar surface after the device failed to deliver a line of communication to the mission team.
Watch this Earth rise as seen from the Orion spacecraft
Watch this Earth rise as seen from the Orion spacecraft
NASA has shared some beautiful footage captured by the Orion spacecraft showing Earth slowly emerging from behind the moon.
After lunar flyby, Orion snaps incredible ‘Earthset’ image
After lunar flyby, Orion snaps incredible ‘Earthset’ image
NASA posted an incredible Earthset image on Monday. It shows Earth moving behind the moon, with part of the Orion spacecraft also visible.
See the entire observable universe represented in this interactive map
See the entire observable universe represented in this interactive map
A new interactive map will show you the entire observable universe using data from the Sloan Digital Sky Survey.
How to watch SpaceX launch a resupply mission to ISS on Tuesday
How to watch SpaceX launch a resupply mission to ISS on Tuesday
This week a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will launch to the International Space Station carrying research equipment and new solar arrays. Here's how to watch.
Hubble Space Telescope captures the earliest stage of star formation
Hubble Space Telescope captures the earliest stage of star formation
This week's image from the Hubble Space Telescope shows a beautiful cloud of dust and gas that could one day be the birthplace of a new star.
NASA team pauses efforts to deploy Lucy spacecraft’s unlatched array
NASA team pauses efforts to deploy Lucy spacecraft’s unlatched array
NASA's Lucy spacecraft has a solar array that hasn't fully deployed, and now, the team has had to pause their efforts to get the array into place.
James Webb spots two of the earliest galaxies ever seen
James Webb spots two of the earliest galaxies ever seen
The James Webb Space Telescope has discovered two of the earliest galaxies ever seen in the universe, and they are much brighter than expected.
How to watch Orion make its closest approach to the moon on Monday
How to watch Orion make its closest approach to the moon on Monday
NASA's Orion spacecraft is set to make a close approach to the moon on Monday. If you want to follow along, you'll be able to tune into a live stream.
See a new star being born in stunning James Webb image
See a new star being born in stunning James Webb image
The James Webb Space Telescope has captured a stunning image of the birth of a new star.
Perseverance rover explores sandstone pass for evidence of ancient life
Perseverance rover explores sandstone pass for evidence of ancient life
The Perseverance rover recently arrived at a new area of Mars named the Yori Pass, which is an exciting opportunity to search for evidence of ancient life.
How NASA is dealing with micrometeoroids threatening James Webb
How NASA is dealing with micrometeoroids threatening James Webb
Earlier this year, James Webb Space Telescope suffered a micrometeoroid impact. Now, NASA has shared its plan to deal with such impacts as Webb ages.
Orion spacecraft is looking good for its mission to the moon
Orion spacecraft is looking good for its mission to the moon
Following its historic launch this week, NASA's Orion spacecraft is on its way to the moon for the Artemis I mission.
Watch NASA’s cinematic animation of upcoming Mars Sample Return mission
Watch NASA’s cinematic animation of upcoming Mars Sample Return mission
NASA has released a cinematic animation showing some of the key moments from the upcoming Mars Sample Return (MSR) mission.
How to watch the spectacular Leonid meteor shower tonight
How to watch the spectacular Leonid meteor shower tonight
With the Leonids known to create particularly bright streaks across the sky, we should be in for a treat on Thursday night when the meteor shower peaks.
NASA inks deal with SpaceX for second crewed lunar landing
NASA inks deal with SpaceX for second crewed lunar landing
NASA has inked a deal with SpaceX for a second mission to put astronauts on the lunar surface before the end of this decade.
NASA’s moon spacecraft beams back first images of Earth
NASA’s moon spacecraft beams back first images of Earth
NASA’s uncrewed Orion spacecraft has sent back its first images of Earth as it heads toward a rendezvous with the moon as part of the Artemis I mission.
NASA’s historic Artemis I mission finally underway with SLS rocket launch
NASA’s historic Artemis I mission finally underway with SLS rocket launch
NASA has successfully launched its next-generation SLS rocket and Orion spacecraft on a test flight to the moon, ushering in a new era of space exploration.
NASA spacewalk video features a stunning view of Earth
NASA spacewalk video features a stunning view of Earth
Two American astronauts spent just over 7 hours outside the International Space Station on Tuesday in what was NASA's first spacewalk since March.
How to watch tonight’s launch of NASA’s mega moon rocket
How to watch tonight’s launch of NASA’s mega moon rocket
NASA will try again to launch its next-generation SLS rocket on Wednesday morning ET (Tuesday evening PT). Here's everything you need to know to view the event.
NASA needs good weather for Artemis launch, here’s how it’s looking
NASA needs good weather for Artemis launch, here’s how it’s looking
Two recent hurricanes have disrupted NASA’s plans for the maiden launch of its next-generation moon rocket. So how's it looking for this week's launch attempt?
Air Force’s experimental space plane returns after record flight
Air Force’s experimental space plane returns after record flight
The Air Force’s experimental X-37B space plane has returned to Earth after a record mission lasting 908 days, beating its previous stay in space by 129 days.
NASA’s CAPSTONE arrival brings lunar space station a step closer
NASA’s CAPSTONE arrival brings lunar space station a step closer
Despite some tense moments on its way to the moon, NASA has confirmed that the CAPSTONE CubeSat has successfully completed its first orbit insertion maneuver.