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NASA's SLS rocket and Orion spacecraft on the launchpad at the Kennedy Space Center.

NASA needs good weather for Saturday’s moon launch, here’s how it’s looking

NASA needs good weather for Saturday’s moon launch, here’s how it’s looking

NASA needs good weather for its second attempt at launching its next-generation SLS rocket toward the moon. Here's how it's looking ...
Jupiter, captured by the James Webb Space Telescope.

NASA shares its skywatching tips for September

NASA shares its skywatching tips for September

NASA is back with its monthly roundup of what to look out for in the sky over the coming weeks., with Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn all making an appearance.
This artist's concept depicts Kepler-186f, the first validated Earth-size planet to orbit a distant star in the habitable zone.

What exactly makes an exoplanet ‘habitable’?

What exactly makes an exoplanet ‘habitable’?

Astronomers have been on the hunt for habitable planets outside of our own solar system for decades -- but what exactly counts as habitable?
The space station and Earth.

NASA inks deal for 2nd private astronaut mission to space station

NASA inks deal for 2nd private astronaut mission to space station

Five months after wrapping up its first private mission to the International Space Station, NASA has confirmed a second one for spring next year.
Earth from the space station, viewed through a fish-eye lens.

Astronaut’s video offers rare fish-eye view from the ISS

Astronaut’s video offers rare fish-eye view from the ISS

An astronaut aboard the International Space Station astronaut has shared a rare view of Earth that shows our planet from horizon to horizon.
The Phantom Galaxy captured by the James Webb Space Telescope.

The ‘Phantom Galaxy’ looks stunning in this Webb telescope image

The ‘Phantom Galaxy’ looks stunning in this Webb telescope image

The Webb space telescope is continuing to deliver astonishing images of deep space, with this latest one revealing the incredible beauty of the Phantom Galaxy.
NASA's SLS rocket and Orion spacecraft on the launchpad at the Kennedy Space Center.

NASA sets new date for second try at moon rocket launch

NASA sets new date for second try at moon rocket launch

Following a failed launch attempt on Monday, NASA has announced a new date for the launch of its next-generation SLS moon rocket.
NASA's SLS rocket on the launchpad.

NASA chief reflects on Monday’s scrubbed rocket launch

NASA chief reflects on Monday’s scrubbed rocket launch

NASA chief Bill Nelson has been speaking about the space agency’s decision to call off the maiden launch of its next-generation rocket on Monday.
NASA's mega moon rocket on the launchpad at the Kennedy Space Center.

NASA scrubbed its moon rocket launch on Monday. Now what?

NASA scrubbed its moon rocket launch on Monday. Now what?

An engine issue forced NASA to call off the launch of its mega moon rocket just 40 minutes before it was due to lift off on Monday morning. So, now what?
NASA's SLS rocket on its way to the launchpad.

NASA scrubs Monday’s launch of its mega moon rocket

NASA scrubs Monday’s launch of its mega moon rocket

NASA has scrubbed Monday's launch of its next-generation SLS rocket after engineers were unable to resolve an engine issue shortly before lift-off.
NASA's mega moon rocket on the launchpad at the Kennedy Space Center.

How will the weather affect NASA’s rocket launch tomorrow?

How will the weather affect NASA’s rocket launch tomorrow?

NASA has received the latest weather report for the highly anticipated launch of its mega moon rocket on Monday, and it's looking good.
Data from ESA's Mars Express and NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter have been used to create the first detailed global map of hydrated mineral deposits on Mars. Click here for an annotated version with mineral types and abundances.

Water map of Mars could help choose locations for future missions

Water map of Mars could help choose locations for future missions

The European Space Agency has shared a water map of Mars that traces the planet's history and points to potential resources for future missions.
The galaxy featured in this Picture of the Week has a shape unlike many of the galaxies familiar to Hubble. Its thousands of bright stars evoke a spiral galaxy, but it lacks the characteristic ‘winding’ structure. The shining red blossoms stand out as well, twisted by clouds of dust — these are the locations of intense star formation. Yet it also radiates a diffuse glow, much like an elliptical galaxy and its core of older, redder stars. This galactic marvel is known to astronomers as NGC 1156.

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.
Illustration of NASA’s DART spacecraft and the Italian Space Agency’s (ASI) LICIACube prior to impact at the Didymos binary system.

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.
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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.
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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.
Artistic rendition of the exoplanet TOI-1452 b, a small planet that may be entirely covered in a deep ocean.

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.
NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket with the Orion spacecraft aboard is seen atop a mobile launcher at Launch Pad 39B, Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2022, after being rolled out to the launch pad at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. NASA’s Artemis I mission is the first integrated test of the agency’s deep space exploration systems: the Orion spacecraft, SLS rocket, and supporting ground systems. Launch of the uncrewed flight test is targeted for no earlier than Aug. 29.

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.
The Perseverance Mars rover took this selfie on Sept. 10, 2021 — sol 198 of the mission – in Jezero Crater after coring into a rock called ‘Rochette.’ Rock core samples from the floor of the crater will be brought back to Earth and analyzed to characterize the planet’s geology and past climate.

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.
This is an illustration (artist’s impression) showing what the exoplanet WASP-39 b could look like, based on current understanding of the planet.

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.
The bright light of a solar power station as seen from space.

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?
NASA's SLS rocket and Orion spacecraft on the launchpad at the Kennedy Space Center.

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.
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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.'
NASA's SLS rocket on its way to the launchpad.

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.
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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.
NASA's Orion spacecraft.

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.
Jupiter, captured by the James Webb Space Telescope.

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 Ingenuity helicopter.

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.
This scintillating image showcases the globular cluster NGC 6540 in the constellation Sagittarius, which was captured by the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope’s Wide Field Camera 3 and Advanced Camera for Surveys. These two instruments have slightly different fields of view — which determines how large an area of sky each instrument captures. This composite image shows the star-studded area of sky that was captured in both instruments’ field of view.

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.
This image, from a patch of sky near the handle of the Big Dipper, is part of a larger mosaic taken with the Near Infrared Camera (NIRCam) on the James Webb Space Telescope. This is one of the first images obtained by the Cosmic Evolution Early Release Science Survey (CEERS) collaboration.

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.
This image from NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope features the spiral galaxy Mrk (Markarian) 1337, which is roughly 120 million light-years away from Earth in the constellation Virgo.

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.
The SpaceX Dragon cargo craft backs away from the space station moments after undocking from the Harmony module’s forward port during an orbital sunrise.

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.
The galaxy NGC 7727 was born from the merger of two galaxies that started around a billion years ago. The cosmic dance of the two galaxies has resulted in the spectacular wispy shape of NGC 7727. At the heart of the galaxy, two supermassive black holes are spiralling closer to each other, expected to merge within 250 million years, the blink of an eye in astronomical time. This image of NGC 7727 was captured by the FOcal Reducer and low dispersion Spectrograph 2 (FORS2) instrument at ESO’s Very Large Telescope (VLT).

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.
Ingenuity at Airfield D: This image of NASA’s Ingenuity Mars Helicopter was taken by the Mastcam-Z instrument of the Perseverance rover on June 15, 2021, the 114th Martian day, or sol, of the mission.

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.