Peering into clouds of dust to understand star formation
Peering into clouds of dust to understand star formation
A new image from the European Southern Observatory shows a stunning starscape around the nebula Sh2-54.
Hubble sees the ghostly light of lost, wandering stars
Hubble sees the ghostly light of lost, wandering stars
Hubble has investigated wandering stars that aren't tied to any particular galaxy and found that they are giving off a ghostly haze of light.
South Korean lunar orbiter takes gorgeous images of Earth
South Korean lunar orbiter takes gorgeous images of Earth
A South Korean spacecraft arrived in lunar orbit in December 2022, and it recently sent back a couple of stunning images of Earth as seen from the moon.
Old NASA satellite predicted to reenter the atmosphere tomorrow
Old NASA satellite predicted to reenter the atmosphere tomorrow
Most of a NASA satellite reentering the atmosphere tomorrow is expected to burn up and pose minimal risk, but some debris could reach the surface.
James Webb spots early galaxies similar to our Milky Way
James Webb spots early galaxies similar to our Milky Way
Astronomers have used Webb to discover some of the earliest galaxies with a feature called stellar bars, making them similar to our Milky Way.
How to watch the Quadrantids meteor shower this week
How to watch the Quadrantids meteor shower this week
As the new year arrives, there's a great chance to catch the Quadrantids meteor shower.
NASA is looking for ideas on how to boost the Hubble Space Telescope
NASA is looking for ideas on how to boost the Hubble Space Telescope
NASA is inviting private companies to submit their proposals for boosting the telescope as a demonstration of how to perform similar operations on satellites.
Perseverance rover experiment produces record amount of oxygen on Mars
Perseverance rover experiment produces record amount of oxygen on Mars
Inside the belly of the Perseverance rover, currently exploring Mars's Jezero Crater, is a small box with a big job: making oxygen.
See NASA’s newest Earth-monitoring satellite unfurl in space
See NASA’s newest Earth-monitoring satellite unfurl in space
This month, NASA launched a new satellite which has now unfurled in space ready to begin science operations, with a video showing the unfolding process.
Observe a comet, and other skywatching tips for January
Observe a comet, and other skywatching tips for January
NASA's skywatching tips for January feature some real crackers, including a parade of planets, a winter dazzle of stars, and a recently discovered comet.
SpaceX smashes its own record for rocket launches in a year
SpaceX smashes its own record for rocket launches in a year
The commercial spaceflight company led by Elon Musk increased its rocket launch frequency significantly over the last 12 months.
NASA could use SpaceX ship to rescue 3 crewmembers stuck on ISS
NASA could use SpaceX ship to rescue 3 crewmembers stuck on ISS
NASA is speaking to SpaceX about using a Crew Dragon spacecraft to bring home three space station astronauts who currently have no ride back to Earth.
Enjoy NASA’s ‘best images’ of science on space station in 2022
Enjoy NASA’s ‘best images’ of science on space station in 2022
NASA has shared its favorite images of science research taking place aboard the International Space Station over the past year.
Watch highlights of SpaceX’s 60th rocket launch of 2022
Watch highlights of SpaceX’s 60th rocket launch of 2022
SpaceX launched its 60th mission of the year on Wednesday, deploying another 54 Starlink internet satellites to low-Earth orbit.
Space station crew to celebrate New Year, but at what time?
Space station crew to celebrate New Year, but at what time?
The astronauts aboard the space station are getting ready to see in 2023, but how do they know what time to shout Happy New Year!?
These missions are heading to the moon in 2023
These missions are heading to the moon in 2023
NASA's recent Artemis I mission has put the spotlight back on lunar exploration, so let's take a look at the moon missions set for 2023.
NASA shares Orion moon video on anniversary of iconic Earthrise image
NASA shares Orion moon video on anniversary of iconic Earthrise image
Fifty-four years after Apollo 8 captured the iconic Earthrise image, NASA has shared some amazing footage from the Orion's recent lunar mission.
Listen to the festive sounds of space with new NASA sonification
Listen to the festive sounds of space with new NASA sonification
NASA has released a new festive sonification based on an image taken by the Hubble Space Telescope showing the enormous star RS Puppis.
See the otherworldly sights of Mars in the wintertime
See the otherworldly sights of Mars in the wintertime
While the northern hemisphere of Earth experiences the winter solstice this week, there are also snowy winter scenes to be found on Mars.
NASA and Roscosmos still investigating cause of space station leak
NASA and Roscosmos still investigating cause of space station leak
Space agencies are investigating the cause of a leak on the space station and are working on a plan to safely return three crew members to Earth.
James Webb image shows the bright glowing heart of a galaxy
James Webb image shows the bright glowing heart of a galaxy
Astronomers recently shared a stunning new image of space from the James Webb Space Telescope, showing a galaxy with an unusually bright heart.
Doorbell camera captures much more than just a house visitor
Doorbell camera captures much more than just a house visitor
While most Alaskans slept early on Wednesday, a number of doorbell cameras captured a natural phenomenon that would otherwise have gone largely unnoticed.
NASA shares video clips from Thursday’s successful spacewalk
NASA shares video clips from Thursday’s successful spacewalk
NASA has shared several video clips of a successful spacewalk that took place at the International Space Station on Thursday.
NASA’s Mars rover makes ‘one small drop for humankind’
NASA’s Mars rover makes ‘one small drop for humankind’
A special operation performed this week by the Perseverance rover takes NASA another step closer to bringing the first Mars rock samples to Earth.
NASA declares Mars InSight lander mission officially over
NASA declares Mars InSight lander mission officially over
Just over four years after reaching the martian surface, NASA has officially announced the end of its InSight lander mission.
Final messages from NASA’s Mars lander will bring a tear to your eye
Final messages from NASA’s Mars lander will bring a tear to your eye
After four years of service, and with its power almost entirely gone, NASA's InSight lander has sent its final image from Mars.
Rocket Lab pushes its first U.S. rocket launch to 2023
Rocket Lab pushes its first U.S. rocket launch to 2023
Rocket Lab’s debut mission from U.S. soil has been pushed to next year after strong winds forced the team to call off another launch attempt.
How to watch two U.S. astronauts on a spacewalk on Thursday
How to watch two U.S. astronauts on a spacewalk on Thursday
NASA astronauts Josh Cassada and Frank Rubio are gearing up for their third spacewalk at the International Space Station. Here's how to watch it.
See a close-up of the stunning Lagoon Nebula in new Hubble image
See a close-up of the stunning Lagoon Nebula in new Hubble image
Hubble has imaged a cluster of thousands of stars shrouded in dust, which makes up a small part of the huge and beautiful Lagoon Nebula.
James Webb survey image shows a field of shining galaxies
James Webb survey image shows a field of shining galaxies
Researchers from a Webb survey called PEARLS recently released their first results showing an area of the sky called the North Ecliptic Pole.
NASA’s Juno spacecraft to investigate Jupiter’s volcanic moon Io
NASA’s Juno spacecraft to investigate Jupiter’s volcanic moon Io
Juno will begin an investigation of the intriguing volcanic moon Io, performing a series of nine flybys.
How to watch Rocket Lab’s first U.S. launch today
How to watch Rocket Lab’s first U.S. launch today
In a major step forward for Rocket Lab, the 16-year-old spaceflight company is about to perform its first-ever launch from U.S. soil.
See Hubble’s take on the famous and beautiful Carina Nebula
See Hubble’s take on the famous and beautiful Carina Nebula
The Hubble Space Telescope recently captured a scene made famous by its sibling, the James Webb Space Telescope.
Hubble and Spitzer spot two far-off watery worlds
Hubble and Spitzer spot two far-off watery worlds
Hubble and Spitzer have identified two planets which seem to be water worlds, with oceans which are 500 times deeper than those on Earth.