Six tiny satellites will form a huge virtual telescope to study space weather
Six tiny satellites will form a huge virtual telescope to study space weather
NASA has plans to study hazardous space weather events in more detail than ever before, using a group of six small satellites in a project called SunRISE.
Plotting the death of our sun using data from Gaia
Plotting the death of our sun using data from Gaia
Recent research using data from the European Space Agency's Gaia satellite has shed light on the eventual fate of our sun.
Two galaxies collide in epic image from Gemini North telescope
Two galaxies collide in epic image from Gemini North telescope
Hard as it is to imagine, out in the depths of space entire galaxies can collide. One such merger has been captured by NOIRLab's Gemini North telescope.
Betelgeuse blew its top, leaving an interior jiggling like jelly
Betelgeuse blew its top, leaving an interior jiggling like jelly
The huge red supergiant star Betelgeuse blew off a huge chunk of its mass in 2019, creating a cloud of dust which obscured its light and caused it to dim.
How to watch the Perseids Meteor Shower this weekend
How to watch the Perseids Meteor Shower this weekend
This weekend is the peak of the yearly Perseids meteor shower, and if you're lucky you might be able to spot a flurry of shooting stars overhead.
Making oxygen in space more efficiently using magnets
Making oxygen in space more efficiently using magnets
A group of researchers proposes a new way of making oxygen in space using magnets, which could help astronauts explore further in the future.
Watch SpaceX test fire its next-gen Super Heavy rocket
Watch SpaceX test fire its next-gen Super Heavy rocket
SpaceX has this week been conducting the first test fires of its next-generation Super Heavy rocket that's destined for missions to the moon, Mars, and beyond.
Watch NASA’s trailer for new show on highly anticipated lunar mission
Watch NASA’s trailer for new show on highly anticipated lunar mission
As part of the build-up to the highly anticipated Artemis I lunar mission, NASA is releasing a new five-part series called Artemis I, Path to the Pad.
Check out this supercomputer’s stunning image of a supernova remnant
Check out this supercomputer’s stunning image of a supernova remnant
Australia’s newest supercomputer, Setonix, has crunched masses of data to create a stunning image of a supernova remnant.
Thousands of stars sparkle in this week’s Hubble image
Thousands of stars sparkle in this week’s Hubble image
A sky full of stars is on glorious display in this week's image from the Hubble Space Telescope.
Looking back on some of the universe’s oldest galaxies with James Webb
Looking back on some of the universe’s oldest galaxies with James Webb
The James Webb Space Telescope continues to astonish, with early data providing a tantalizing glimpse at some extremely distant and extremely old galaxies.
India successfully launches new rocket but fails to deploy satellites into stable orbit
India successfully launches new rocket but fails to deploy satellites into stable orbit
The Indian space agency launched its new SSLV rocket, but its two satellite payloads were placed into an incorrect orbit and have since been destroyed.
No one is quite sure how long a day on Earth lasts, it turns out
No one is quite sure how long a day on Earth lasts, it turns out
Days on Earth are getting shorter. Or maybe they're getting longer? It's complicated.
See elements as colors in this galaxy where stars are being born
See elements as colors in this galaxy where stars are being born
A stunning image of the starburst galaxy NGC 4303 shows different elements in different colors, giving a peek into how stars form.
Wish a very happy 10th landing anniversary to Mars rover Curiosity
Wish a very happy 10th landing anniversary to Mars rover Curiosity
Today NASA's Curiosity rover celebrates 10 years on the red planet, and it's still going strong.
NASA gets ready for Artemis lunar launch later this month
NASA gets ready for Artemis lunar launch later this month
NASA is getting ready for a new era of lunar exploration with the upcoming Artemis I mission launch. Now, teams are working on final testing and preparations.
How engineers fixed Lucy spacecraft’s solar array issue as it whizzed through space
How engineers fixed Lucy spacecraft’s solar array issue as it whizzed through space
NASA's Lucy spacecraft had a troubled start to its mission, with a deployment issue affecting its solar power system. Here's how they fixed it.
Light it up like dynamite: South Korea launches first lunar mission
Light it up like dynamite: South Korea launches first lunar mission
South Korea began its first mission to the moon this week with the launch of its Korea Pathfinder Lunar Orbiter (KPLO) mission from Florida.
Virgin Galactic keeps its space tourism customers waiting … again
Virgin Galactic keeps its space tourism customers waiting … again
Virgin Galactic has again delayed the launch of its space tourism service, leaving those who’ve already forked out for a ticket having to wait even longer.
NASA’s Perseverance Mars rover hails its ‘dusty dozen’
NASA’s Perseverance Mars rover hails its ‘dusty dozen’
NASA's Perseverance Mars rover has pointed the way to a special website where you can learn more about all of the rock and soil samples it's collected to date.
Watch this U.S. spy satellite get launched to orbit by SpaceX rival
Watch this U.S. spy satellite get launched to orbit by SpaceX rival
Watch Rocket Lab's video of its workhorse Electron rocket blasting an American spy satellite into orbit from New Zealand on Thursday.
NASA says it’s looking good for lunar launch weeks from now
NASA says it’s looking good for lunar launch weeks from now
With 100,000 people expected to turn up to watch, NASA says it’s on track for the late-August maiden launch of its next-generation lunar rocket.
Check out Webb telescope’s most amazing image yet
Check out Webb telescope’s most amazing image yet
NASA has shared a breathtaking image captured by the James Webb Space Telescope showing the Cartwheel Galaxy some 500 million light-years from Earth.
Remote surgery robot to be tested on space station
Remote surgery robot to be tested on space station
NASA is gearing up to test a remote surgery robot aboard the space station with the idea of one day deploying it for crewed missions to deep space.
NASA video reveals complexity of Lunar Gateway plan
NASA video reveals complexity of Lunar Gateway plan
The space agency has shared a fascinating video that reveals the complexity of its plan to build and maintain the Lunar Gateway.
Chinese rocket debris comes down near villages
Chinese rocket debris comes down near villages
Debris from a recent Chinese rocket re-entry has reportedly been found close to several villages in Malaysia and Indonesia.
6 awesome Earth images captured from the ISS in July
6 awesome Earth images captured from the ISS in July
Check out our selection of some of the most striking Earth images taken from the International Space Station during July.
Check out NASA’s skywatching tips for August
Check out NASA’s skywatching tips for August
NASA is back again with its monthly roundup up of skywatching treats, which this time includes a chance to view the distant ice giant planet Uranus.
Hubble captures a diverse trio of galactic objects
Hubble captures a diverse trio of galactic objects
Researchers share stunning images taken by the Hubble Space Telescope every week, and this image shows a trio of galactic objects of varying different types.
Future moon explorers could stay cozy in lunar pits
Future moon explorers could stay cozy in lunar pits
Future moon explorers could make a cozy home base away from the alternately freezing and hot conditions of the lunar surface by sheltering in lunar pits.
How ESA is getting its spacecraft ready to explore hellish conditions of Venus
How ESA is getting its spacecraft ready to explore hellish conditions of Venus
Recently the European Space Agency revealed information about how it will test and prepare its EnVision craft for Venus's hellish conditions.
NASA condemns Chinese space debris’ free fall to Earth
NASA condemns Chinese space debris’ free fall to Earth
Debris from a Chinese rocket has made an uncontrolled re-entry into Earth's atmosphere over Southeast Asia.
Space-based dust monitoring instrument takes its first measurements
Space-based dust monitoring instrument takes its first measurements
NASA has a new tool for monitoring Earth's climate, with the EMIT instrument on board the International Space Station taking its first measurements this week.
See NASA’s VIPER rover navigate a lunar obstacle course
See NASA’s VIPER rover navigate a lunar obstacle course
The moon is no easy place for a little rover to explore -- from its sharp, glass-like dust o the pockmarks and craters, it's a challenging place to move around.