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.
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.
Hubble revisits a funky irregular dwarf galaxy
This week's Hubble image shows an unusual, chaotic dwarf galaxy which defies categorization.
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.
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.
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.
Intriguing exoplanet could be entirely covered in ocean
Astronomers have discovered an intriguing exoplanet which could be entirely covered in water.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Problem with spacesuit forces early end to Russian spacewalk
A spacewalk from the International Space Station had to be cut short this week when a problem developed with the spacesuit worn by cosmonaut Oleg Artemyev.
Rocket Lab plans to send the first private mission to Venus
New Zealand-based company Rocket Lab plans to send the first private mission to Venus in 2023.
NASA announces candidate sites for future crewed moon landing
As excitement mounts for NASA's first Artemis mission later this month, the agency has revealed more about its plans for future crewed moon missions.
How to watch the rollout ahead of NASA’s biggest launch of the year
NASA is gearing up for its biggest launch of the year: The Artemis I mission. Here's how to watch the new rocket being rolled out to the launch pad.
This colorful Hubble dreamscape is sculpted by newborn stars
The image from the Hubble Space Telescope this week is particularly dreamy and stunning, showing the bright colors and soft shapes of a Herbig-Haro object.
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
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
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
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
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.
Listening to the Amazon rainforest to understand deforestation
Forests are complex ecosystems, so a loss of trees can have wide-reaching implications for biodiversity -- a topic that is now being studied using sound.
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
South Korea began its first mission to the moon this week with the launch of its Korea Pathfinder Lunar Orbiter (KPLO) mission from Florida.
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.
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.