Hubble revisits a funky irregular dwarf galaxy
Hubble revisits a funky irregular dwarf galaxy
This week's Hubble image shows an unusual, chaotic dwarf galaxy which defies categorization.
Here’s the asteroid NASA is going to crash a spacecraft into
Here’s the asteroid NASA is going to crash a spacecraft into
What could we do if we spotted a dangerous asteroid on a collision course with our planet? NASA has an idea that it's testing out.
Lightning strikes Artemis I launchpad ahead of Monday launch
Lightning strikes Artemis I launchpad ahead of Monday launch
As NASA prepares for the first launch of its new Space Launch System rocket on Monday, lightning has struck the launch pad at the Kennedy Space Center.
How to watch SpaceX’s nighttime Starlink launch tonight
How to watch SpaceX’s nighttime Starlink launch tonight
Tonight SpaceX will launch another batch of Starlink satellites in a nighttime launch using one of its Falcon 9 rockets. Here's how to watch.
Intriguing exoplanet could be entirely covered in ocean
Intriguing exoplanet could be entirely covered in ocean
Astronomers have discovered an intriguing exoplanet which could be entirely covered in water.
Countdown for the first launch of NASA’s brand new rocket begins
Countdown for the first launch of NASA’s brand new rocket begins
NASA has begun the countdown for the launch of its brand new mega moon rocket, which will begin the uncrewed Artemis I mission to the moon.
Perseverance rover uncovers clues to the history of Mars
Perseverance rover uncovers clues to the history of Mars
The Perseverance rover has been exploring Mars's Jezero crater and now scientists have used its data in a batch of new research on Mars's history and geology.
James Webb spots carbon dioxide in exoplanet atmosphere for first time
James Webb spots carbon dioxide in exoplanet atmosphere for first time
Researchers using the James Webb Space Telescope have detected carbon dioxide in an exoplanet atmosphere for the first time.
Astronaut reveals source of ‘intriguing’ bright light on Earth
Astronaut reveals source of ‘intriguing’ bright light on Earth
Peering out from the ISS 250 miles above Earth recently, astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti spotted an 'intriguing' bright light in a desert. So what was it?
Monday’s rocket launch to moon needs good weather — here’s how it’s looking
Monday’s rocket launch to moon needs good weather — here’s how it’s looking
NASA’s Artemis I rocket launch from the Kennedy Space Center has a 70% chance of favorable weather conditions prevailing, according to the latest data.
T-Mobile partners with SpaceX to ‘end mobile dead zones’
T-Mobile partners with SpaceX to ‘end mobile dead zones’
T-Mobile is partnering with SpaceX to dramatically boost its cell phone coverage in an effort to 'end mobile dead zones.'
Lousy weather could delay launch of NASA’s mega moon rocket
Lousy weather could delay launch of NASA’s mega moon rocket
NASA is aiming to conduct the first launch of its mega moon rocket on Monday, August 29, but stormy weather conditions could delay the mission.
NASA video reveals all about upcoming Artemis I moon mission
NASA video reveals all about upcoming Artemis I moon mission
A new video from NASA tells you everything you need to know about its highly anticipated Artemis I moon mission, which is set to launch on Monday.
Check out NASA’s new spaceship that’s about to fly to the moon
Check out NASA’s new spaceship that’s about to fly to the moon
NASA is just about ready for next week's launch of its most powerful rocket to date. Here's a closer look at the Orion spacecraft it'll be sending to the moon.
This is Jupiter as you’ve never seen it before
This is Jupiter as you’ve never seen it before
The groundbreaking James Webb Space Telescope has produced an extraordinary image of Jupiter using its advanced infrared camera.
NASA’s Mars helicopter flies again after a two-month break
NASA’s Mars helicopter flies again after a two-month break
NASA’s Mars helicopter has taken to the skies again after a lengthy break due to bitterly cold conditions on the distant planet.
Thousands of stars press close together in stunning Hubble image
Thousands of stars press close together in stunning Hubble image
This week's Hubble image shows a dazzling globular cluster by the name of NCG 6540.
See distant galaxies sparkling in James Webb’s biggest image yet
See distant galaxies sparkling in James Webb’s biggest image yet
The wonders of the universe are on full display once again thanks to the James Webb Space Telescope.
NASA announces four new astrophysics mission proposals
NASA announces four new astrophysics mission proposals
NASA has announced it is considering four new mission proposals to study topics in astrophysics, with two to be built for launches in 2027 and 2028.
SpaceX Dragon containing spacesuit parts from ISS returns to Earth
SpaceX Dragon containing spacesuit parts from ISS returns to Earth
An uncrewed SpaceX Dragon has splashed down off the Florida coast, returning from the International Space Station with scientific experiments on board.
Merged galaxy gives a glimpse at the future of the Milky Way
Merged galaxy gives a glimpse at the future of the Milky Way
An image from the Very Large Telescope shows a merged galaxy with the closest known pair of supermassive black holes.
Brave little Mars helicopter Ingenuity battles the cold to get back in the air
Brave little Mars helicopter Ingenuity battles the cold to get back in the air
Good news for the hardy little Mars helicopter Ingenuity, which has braved the Martian winter thus far and will soon be getting back into the air.
Problem with spacesuit forces early end to Russian spacewalk
Problem with spacesuit forces early end to Russian spacewalk
A spacewalk from the International Space Station had to be cut short this week when a problem developed with the spacesuit worn by cosmonaut Oleg Artemyev.
Rocket Lab plans to send the first private mission to Venus
Rocket Lab plans to send the first private mission to Venus
New Zealand-based company Rocket Lab plans to send the first private mission to Venus in 2023.
NASA announces candidate sites for future crewed moon landing
NASA announces candidate sites for future crewed moon landing
As excitement mounts for NASA's first Artemis mission later this month, the agency has revealed more about its plans for future crewed moon missions.
Orion spacecraft’s upcoming moon voyage depicted in new animation
Orion spacecraft’s upcoming moon voyage depicted in new animation
Check out this awesome video offering a clear view of the route that NASA's Orion spacecraft will take during its six-week lunar mission later this month.
NASA’s online tool will let you track Artemis I moon mission in real time
NASA’s online tool will let you track Artemis I moon mission in real time
NASA's online tracker will let you follow the Orion spacecraft’s flight between Earth and the moon during the six-week Artemis I mission later this month.
Astronaut snaps ‘spectacular’ aurora from the space station
Astronaut snaps ‘spectacular’ aurora from the space station
NASA astronaut Bob Hines has shared a set of images he captured from the space station that show a beautiful aurora over Earth.
How to watch SpaceX’s Cargo Dragon depart ISS on Friday
How to watch SpaceX’s Cargo Dragon depart ISS on Friday
Fans of slow TV can enjoy watching SpaceX's Cargo Dragon spacecraft depart from the International Space Station on Friday at the start of its journey home.
Time-lapse video compresses moon rocket’s 10-hour trip into 25 seconds
Time-lapse video compresses moon rocket’s 10-hour trip into 25 seconds
NASA's new moon rocket took 10 hours to reach the launchpad at the Kennedy Space Center ahead of its first flight weeks from now. Here's the trip in 25 seconds.
Check out this sublime ISS image showing a moonlit Earth
Check out this sublime ISS image showing a moonlit Earth
Italian astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti has posted an astonishing image of Earth that she captured recently from the International Space Station.
How to watch the rollout ahead of NASA’s biggest launch of the year
How to watch the rollout ahead of NASA’s biggest launch of the year
NASA is gearing up for its biggest launch of the year: The Artemis I mission. Here's how to watch the new rocket being rolled out to the launch pad.
NASA’s SpaceX Crew-5 astronauts are just about ready for launch
NASA’s SpaceX Crew-5 astronauts are just about ready for launch
The next group of SpaceX Crew Dragon astronauts are close to completing their training for next month’s mission to the space station.
This colorful Hubble dreamscape is sculpted by newborn stars
This colorful Hubble dreamscape is sculpted by newborn stars
The image from the Hubble Space Telescope this week is particularly dreamy and stunning, showing the bright colors and soft shapes of a Herbig-Haro object.