Near-perfect mirror ready to be mounted in NASA’s Roman Space Telescope
NASA has reached a milestone in the development of its newest telescope, Roman, set to launch in 2025, with the completion of its primary mirror.
Hubble captures a globular cluster of densely packed stars
The Hubble Space Telescope team has released another stunning space image captured by the instrument -- this one of a globular cluster called NGC 1805.
Curiosity rover performs special experiment to look for evidence of life on Mars
This week NASA's Curiosity rover will perform a highly anticipated experiment that could reveal clues about the possibility of life once existing on Mars.
Dark matter might be even stranger than we thought, according to Hubble
A new study using the Hubble Space Telescope suggests that we understand dark matter even less than we previously thought.
Amateur astronomer discovers huge asteroid that will cruise past Earth
An amateur astronomer has discovered a huge asteroid headed near Earth. But there's no need to panic, as it will miss our planet by 25 million miles.
Rocket startup Astra makes its first launch but fails to reach orbit
The Astra rocket, code named Rocket 3.1, launched successfully but failed to reach orbit due to a problem during the first stage burn.
New SpaceX Starship prototype will fly to a height of 60,000 feet
Elon Musk has announced plans for the next phase of testing of the SpaceX Starship, which may be ready in as little as a week.
Exoplanets could be made of diamonds, unlike anything in our solar system
In a concept straight out of a dream, new research shows that our universe could host carbon-rich planets made of diamonds.
Hubble investigates where stars are born in this beautiful spiral galaxy
A new image captured by the Hubble Space Telescope shows the spiral galaxy NGC 2835, filled with regions of cold gas where new stars are being born.
Largest-ever digital photographs taken by Vera Rubin Observatory camera
The largest digital photographs ever taken in a single shot have been captured using the imaging sensors which will be used in the Vera Rubin Observatory.
There could be life on Venus, groundbreaking study finds
A new study by an international group of astronomers suggests that there could be potential indicators for like in the atmosphere of Venus.
Crispy image of Jupiter shows its epic storms and icy moon Europa
A new image from the Hubble Space Telescope captures both the epic storms raging on Jupiter and its icy moon Europa, which could potentially host life.
How big data forced the hunt for extraterrestrial intelligence to evolve
How the age of big data is changing the search for extraterrestrial intelligence.
The good, the bad, and the ugly of satellite megaconstellations
Satellite megaconstellations like Starlink could bring broadband internet to underserved parts of the globe -- but they also have some big drawbacks.
How the James Webb Space Telescope will look for life around dead stars
When the James Webb telescope launches, it may be able to find indications of life beyond our planet -- even on planets orbiting dead stars called white dwarfs.
This planet survived the death of its star — and we don’t know how
This week, researchers have uncovered a new astronomical oddity: A planet several times the size of the dead star it orbits.
Hubble captures a galaxy that’s chock-full of dark matter
The newest image from the Hubble Space Telescope shows a galaxy that's more than it appears: NGC 5585 is thought to be chock full of dark matter.
Infrared imaging reveals fresh ice on Saturn’s moon Enceladus
A new map of Enceladus using both visible light and infrared shows regions of geological activity which have deposited fresh ice onto the moon's surface.
This unique supernova could change the way we study dark energy
A recent study discovered a one-of-a-kind supernova that could have a profound impact on other fields like the search for dark energy.
Small pieces of space debris could threaten satellites, astronomers warn
The current and future operation of satellites could be under threat from space debris, warn astronomers from the University of Warwick in the U.K.
Radiation levels on the moon are 200 times the levels on Earth, study shows
A study has found radiation levels on the moon are 200 times the levels on Earth. However, experts say long-term exploration of the moon is still safe.
Astronomers discover ‘pi Earth’ planet that orbits its star every 3.14 days
Astronomers have discovered a charming coincidence of mathematics in the heavens: An exoplanet that orbits its star every 3.14 days.
NASA preps touchdown on an asteroid 207 million miles away
NASA is preparing for a daring heist: Next month the robotic spacecraft OSIRIS-REx will touch down on the surface of asteroid Bennu and collect a sample.
Parker Solar Probe on record-breaking approach to the sun
NASA's Parker Solar Probe is set to break a record tomorrow, becoming the closest ever man-made object to the sun.
This calm-looking galaxy was the site of two epic supernovas
A new Hubble image released this week shows the spiral galaxy NGC 5643, which was the site of two supernovas -- one spotted in 2013 and one in 2017.
How to watch the 13th SpaceX Starlink launch on Monday morning
On Monday, SpaceX will launch its 13th batch of 60 Starlink satellites into orbit aboard a Falcon 9 rocket. Here's how to watch the launch live.
Scientists find distant planet that’s so hot iron would evaporate there
Europe's CHEOPS satellite has uncovered details about its first exoplanet: An extreme world so hot that even metals like iron would evaporate and turn into gas.
How to watch Northrop Grumman launch a space toilet to the ISS on Thursday
On Thursday, Northrop Grumman will launch a Cygnus cargo spacecraft to the International Space Station carrying crew supplies and new science experiments.
Cargo spacecraft carrying new toilet to ISS finally launches
After several scrubbed attempts, an Antares rocket carrying a Cygnus cargo spacecraft has successfully launched bound for the International Space Station.
Hubble captures a spectacular time-lapse of a supernova explosion
The Hubble Space Telescope has captured a time-lapse of a supernova, showing the explosion and aftermath of a white dwarf detonating in a thermonuclear blast.
Six galaxies trapped in cosmic web could explain supermassive black hole growth
Astronomers have found six galaxies trapped in a cosmic spider's web around a supermassive black hole, which could help explain how colossal black holes grow.
After two launches scrubbed this week, Musk says SpaceX needs to improve
Scrubbed launches may be a fact of life in the rocket industry, but Elon Musk is determined to minimize them following two aborted SpaceX launches this week.
Supergiant star Betelgeuse could be smaller and closer than we thought
The mystery of what's happening to giant star Betelgeuse continues. A group of astronomers believe the star is smaller and closer to us than previously thought.
NASA’s InSight lander finally buries its probe beneath Martian surface
NASA's InSight lander has been struggling on Mars for more than a year. Now, the heat probe has successfully made it beneath the surface.
Musk says SpaceX could send Starship mission to Mars as soon as 2024
Elon Musk has laid out a vision for the future of the SpaceX Starship, sharing his belief that the first uncrewed mission to Mars could happen as soon as 2024.
BepiColombo spacecraft studies Venus on its way to Mercury
Space probe BepiColombo has just flown past Venus, and researchers are making use of this flyby to collect information on our mysterious neighboring planet.