NASA tests 8-rotor Dragonfly drone destined for Titan
Dragonfly is set to become the first multi-rotor aircraft to fly on another celestial body when it reaches Saturn's largest moon, Titan, in 2034.
Check out the NASA EV that will drive Artemis crew (partway) to the moon
NASA and EV startup Canoo Technologies have shown off the vehicle that will transport the next lunar astronauts to the launchpad at the Kennedy Space Center.
NASA’s moon buggies could one day be driving on lunar roads
The moon could one day be paved with roads for safer and smoother rover rides as part of ongoing efforts to reduce the damaging effects of lunar dust.
Watch this unique view of SpaceX’s latest Starship rocket test
SpaceX has released footage showing a unique view of its latest Starship rocket test ahead of its second launch atop the mighty Super Heavy rocket.
The Siena Galaxy Atlas now catalogs 400,000 nearby galaxies
A publicly available digital atlas of nearby galaxies was recently updated and now includes almost 400,000 galaxies located within our cosmic neighborhood.
Researchers discover a 320-mph jet stream around Jupiter’s equator
Researchers have used data from the James Webb Space Telescope to uncover a new feature of Jupiter's dramatic and turbulent atmosphere.
NASA’s wild plan to launch a rocket from Mars is ‘like something from an amusement park’
How do you launch a rocket from Mars? NASA's jaw-dropping plan involves pitching it in the air and igniting it aloft.
NASA’s Lucy spacecraft will soon make its first flyby of an asteroid
The Lucy spacecraft is on its way to the orbit of Jupiter to study the Trojan asteroids there. But first it will make a flyby of an asteroid called Dinkinesh.
NASA mission collected at least 70 grams of material from asteroid Bennu
NASA has collected at least 70 grams of material from asteroid Bennu in its first asteroid sample return mission, OSIRIS-REx.
How to watch the Orionid meteor shower tonight, in person or online
The Orionid meteor shower will peak tonight, Saturday October 21. Here's how to watch.
NASA photo shows off engines that will power next crewed lunar mission
In ongoing preparations for the first crewed lunar mission in five decades, NASA has attached four engines to the core stage of its powerful SLS rocket.
NASA’s Mars drone just set another flight record
NASA's Ingenuity helicopter has surpassed all expectations during its time on Mars and just recently it set a new flight record.
Stunning image shows annular solar eclipse from a million miles away
NASA has shared a remarkable image of Saturday's annular solar eclipse, captured by a satellite a million miles from Earth.
Space station leak prompts NASA to rework spacewalk schedule
An external coolant leak at the ISS prompted NASA to change the date of an upcoming spacewalk, and postpone another until later this year.
Record-breaking NASA astronaut reveals what he’ll miss most about ISS life
Record-breaking NASA astronaut Frank Rubio recently revealed what he’ll miss most about life in orbit after spending 371 days aboard the space station.
Watch SpaceX’s most recent Starlink mission in just 60 seconds
Check out this spectacular footage of SpaceX's latest Falcon 9 mission, featuring the launch, satellite deployment, and landing of the first-stage booster.
Watch NASA video showing Saturday’s stunning ‘ring of fire’ eclipse
Huge crowds gathered across parts of the Americas on Saturday to witness the stunning phenomenon of an annular solar eclipse.
NASA’s Psyche mission launches to explore a metal asteroid
NASA has successfully launched its Psyche spacecraft on a mission to visit a metal asteroid.
Gaia discovers half a million new stars in the epic Omega Centauri cluster
This week saw the release of a treasure trove of data from ESA's Gaia mission, a space-based observatory that is mapping out the Milky Way in three dimensions.
Meet the new NASA communications system that’s hitching a ride in today’s Psyche launch
The launch of NASA's Psyche mission to visit a metal asteroid will include an extra bonus, as the spacecraft will carry a test of a new communications system.
Weather conditions are looking good for today’s Psyche launch
After postponing from its original launch date due to bad weather, the conditions are now looking favorable for NASA to launch its Psyche mission today.
NASA reveals a new target date for first crewed Starliner flight
After a string of delays impacting Boeing's Starliner spacecraft, NASA has revealed a new target date for the capsule's first crewed launch.
Mars flyover video shows a stunning network of valleys
Check out this gorgeous video visualizing part of Mars’ Noctis Labyrinthus, a vast system of deep valleys that stretches for around 740 miles.
Thursday’s spacewalk at the ISS has just been postponed
NASA has called off Thursday’s spacewalk at the ISS while officials continue to investigate the cause of a coolant leak involving Russia’s Nauka module.
NASA calls off Thursday’s launch of Psyche asteroid mission
Thursday's launch of NASA's asteroid-bound Psyche mission has been called off due to poor weather conditions at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
Measure twice, laser once. Meet the scientists prodding NASA’s first asteroid sample
Now that NASA has wrangled a chunk of asteroid back to Earth, a team of scientists is busy photographing, crushing, and even shooting lasers at the dust.
NASA’s asteroid-bound Psyche mission faces possible delay
NASA is planning to launch its Psyche spacecraft this week for a rendezvous with an asteroid, but at the current time it looks like the lift-off may be delayed.
How to watch the annular solar eclipse this week, in person or online
This week, skywatchers across the U.S. will have the chance to see an annular solar eclipse, also known as a ring of fire eclipse. Here's how to watch.
James Webb captures a gorgeous stellar nursery in nearby dwarf galaxy
A gorgeous new image from the James Webb Space Telescope shows a stunning sight from one of our galactic neighbors.
This smart Celestron telescope is 32% off for Prime Day in October
Prime Day is the perfect time to buy a telescope that's always been out of your price range. The Celestron StarSense dropped to $320 today.
Space station crew investigating yet another coolant leak
Astronauts and mission control are investigating what appears to be the third coolant leak at the International Space Station in less than a year.
How to watch NASA reveal the Bennu asteroid sample
NASA recently succeeded at bringing to Earth a sample collected from a distant asteroid, and this week it will show off the material for the first time.
How to watch two astronauts spacewalk to check the ISS for microbes
Two astronauts will perform a spacewalk from the International Space Station, collecting samples from the station's exterior to use in scientific research.
Hubble observes mysterious bright explosion in the middle of nowhere
The Hubble Space Telescope recently observed something strange: an extremely bright, extremely fast flash of light that popped up in the middle of nowhere.