The sun is even more active than expected right now
The sun is even more active than expected right now
The sun goes through a regular 11-year cycle of activity. But so far in this cycle, the sun is even more active than predicted.
It’s been 25 years since the first NASA rover landed on Mars
It’s been 25 years since the first NASA rover landed on Mars
This month saw a very special martian aniversary, as NASA celebrated 25 years since the Pathfinder mission touched down on Mars.
James Webb Space Telescope may have spotted its first supernova
James Webb Space Telescope may have spotted its first supernova
The James Webb firsts keep coming, with the new space telescope having recently spotted its first supernova.
NASA makes dramatic change to Mars Sample Return mission
NASA makes dramatic change to Mars Sample Return mission
NASA has announced a dramatic change to its Mars Sample Return mission, which will attempt to transport samples of martian rock all the way to Earth.
Space station looks set to become a bit less international
Space station looks set to become a bit less international
Russia will stop sending cosmonauts to the International Space Station (ISS) as early as 2025, the country’s new space chief confirmed this week.
James Webb Space Telescope stamp release date revealed
James Webb Space Telescope stamp release date revealed
The United States Postal Service has revealed the launch date for pre-orders of the James Webb Space Telescope Forever stamp.
Hubble shows a galaxy’s mirror image due to phenomenon of gravitational lensing
Hubble shows a galaxy’s mirror image due to phenomenon of gravitational lensing
The Hubble Space Telescope is a constant source of pictures of the wonders of space, and this week's image shows a phenomenon called gravitational lensing.
China launches second module of its new space station
China launches second module of its new space station
China has launched another module to its space station in progress, Tiangong.
See the enormous solar panels of this Earth-monitoring satellite unfurled
See the enormous solar panels of this Earth-monitoring satellite unfurled
ESA and JAXA are preparing to launch a new Earth-monitoring satellite called EarthCARE, and it recently flexed its huge solar wing for the first time.
The sun’s activity is ramping up with more solar flares expected
The sun’s activity is ramping up with more solar flares expected
The sun has been particularly active recently, and this weekend the Earth could experience effects of a solar storm.
Amazing James Webb image looks like a wormhole to another dimension
Amazing James Webb image looks like a wormhole to another dimension
Enterprising astronomers are already digging through James Webb data to perform their own analyses, and have created some amazing visuals.
How to watch SpaceX’s next Starlink launch tomorrow
How to watch SpaceX’s next Starlink launch tomorrow
SpaceX is having a busy few days -- having just beat its record for number of launches per year, the company is performing yet another launch tomorrow.
Why doesn’t Jupiter have big, beautiful rings like Saturn does?
Why doesn’t Jupiter have big, beautiful rings like Saturn does?
Jupiter does have rings, but they are so faint they are often invisible. Now researchers have a theory about why.
Mars Express orbiter snaps an image of Mars’s ‘Grand Canyon’
Mars Express orbiter snaps an image of Mars’s ‘Grand Canyon’
The sights of Mars are many and marvelous, and the Mars Express orbiter recently captured one of the planet's wonders: the Valles Marineris canyon system.
SpaceX breaks its record for number of launches per year
SpaceX breaks its record for number of launches per year
SpaceX hit an impressive milestone with its 32nd mission of 2022, which broke its record for launches achieved in one calendar year.
James Webb might have spotted the most distant galaxy ever observed
James Webb might have spotted the most distant galaxy ever observed
The James Webb Space Telescope has another feather in its cap - the potential discovery of the most distant galaxy ever observed.
Here’s what the James Webb Space Telescope will set its sights on next
Here’s what the James Webb Space Telescope will set its sights on next
Now that the James Webb Space Telescope has sent back its first images of deep space, you might be wondering what's coming next. Here's the scoop!
What’s your string theory for Mars rover’s latest find?
What’s your string theory for Mars rover’s latest find?
NASA's Mars rover, Perseverance, has discovered another mysterious object while exploring the red planet earlier this month.
Zip through space to the stunning Southern Ring Nebula
Zip through space to the stunning Southern Ring Nebula
The James Webb Space Telescope team has posted a cool video that zips through space all the way to the stunning Southern Ring Nebula.
Watch NASA’s cinematic trailer for its upcoming moon mission
Watch NASA’s cinematic trailer for its upcoming moon mission
In the same week that NASA announced a timetable for the maiden launch of its mega moon rocket, the agency has dropped a cinematic trailer for the mission.
NASA eyes three dates for mega moon rocket’s maiden launch
NASA eyes three dates for mega moon rocket’s maiden launch
NASA has taken a major step toward the highly anticipated maiden launch of its mega moon rocket, naming three potential launch dates.
SpaceX’s powerful Falcon Heavy rocket has another date with space
SpaceX’s powerful Falcon Heavy rocket has another date with space
SpaceX’s powerful Falcon Heavy rocket has scored another date with space after NASA selected the vehicle to launch the Roman telescope.
NASA delays its VIPER moon mission
NASA delays its VIPER moon mission
NASA says it's delaying the VIPER mission that will see a rover explore the lunar surface for resources such as water that could aid crewed space missions.
Hubble captures a glittering, glorious globular cluster
Hubble captures a glittering, glorious globular cluster
The Hubble image this week shows a globular cluster called Terzan 2, with a blanket of sparkling stars visible by the thousand over the blackness of the sky.
Astronomers want your help to spot hidden black holes
Astronomers want your help to spot hidden black holes
A citizen science project is inviting members of the public to help search for hidden black holes.
Astronomers detect weird ‘heartbeat’ pulse of radio waves
Astronomers detect weird ‘heartbeat’ pulse of radio waves
Astronomers have discovered a weird periodic fast radio burst coming from billions of light-years away.
How to watch SpaceX Starlink launch with booster on 13th mission
How to watch SpaceX Starlink launch with booster on 13th mission
In a few hours, SpaceX will launch a further batch of Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit using one of its Falcon 9 rockets. Here's how to watch.
ESA satellite in a race against time to dodge space junk
ESA satellite in a race against time to dodge space junk
The accumulation of junk which is damaging to the environment isn't only a problem here on Earth: it's also a problem in space.
New dust-mapping instrument arrives at International Space Station
New dust-mapping instrument arrives at International Space Station
Delivered to the International Space Station today was a new instrument designed to track how small particles of dust can have a big impact on Earth's climate.
SpaceX Dragon docks with ISS carrying research and fresh vegetables
SpaceX Dragon docks with ISS carrying research and fresh vegetables
An uncrewed SpaceX Dragon cargo ship has arrived at the International Space Station, carrying a variety of scientific experiments and supplies for the crew.
Watch highlights of the first launch of new European rocket
Watch highlights of the first launch of new European rocket
The European Space Agency launched a new rocket for the first time this week, with the inaugural mission of the Vega-C.
James Webb captures Jupiter’s moons and rings in infrared
James Webb captures Jupiter’s moons and rings in infrared
The James Webb Space Telescope made headlines with its ability to look deep into the universe, but it will also be used to look at some targets closer to home.
How to watch a spaceship dock with the ISS on Saturday
How to watch a spaceship dock with the ISS on Saturday
Another SpaceX Cargo Dragon spacecraft is about to dock with the International Space Station. Here's how to watch and what to expect.
NASA’s Mars Ingenuity has been temporarily grounded
NASA’s Mars Ingenuity has been temporarily grounded
Dust storms on Mars have prompted NASA to park its Ingenuity helicopter for a few weeks until better conditions prevail.