James Webb gets most detailed look yet at an exoplanet’s atmosphere
James Webb gets most detailed look yet at an exoplanet’s atmosphere
Astronomers have used the James Webb Space Telescope to get the most in-depth look yet at the atmosphere of planet WASP-39 b.
See a stunning image of the Orion nebula stellar nursery
See a stunning image of the Orion nebula stellar nursery
Orion is one of the most recognizable constellations in the night sky, and within the constellation is a nebula that is a busy region of star formation.
Hubble captures a pair of galaxies merging into an unusual ring shape
Hubble captures a pair of galaxies merging into an unusual ring shape
This week's image from the Hubble Space Telescope shows a collection of galaxies, with an unusual merging pair stealing the show.
Listen to the spooky echoes of a black hole
Listen to the spooky echoes of a black hole
As well as admiring beautiful pictures of space you can listen to them via sonifications, like these X-ray rings echoing around a black hole in V404 Cygni.
All the science that’s launching to the space station today
All the science that’s launching to the space station today
Today, a SpaceX Dragon craft will launch to the International Space Station. Packed inside are wide range of science experiments and technology demonstrations.
Strangely chonky exoplanet has astronomers puzzled
Strangely chonky exoplanet has astronomers puzzled
Astronomers recently discovered a hefty exoplanet orbiting a star similar to our sun, and it has researchers puzzled due to its tremendous density.
Orion spacecraft enters distant retrograde orbit around the moon
Orion spacecraft enters distant retrograde orbit around the moon
NASA's Orion spacecraft has entered orbit around the moon, marking the start of its week-long orbit as part of the Artemis I mission.
See the entire observable universe represented in this interactive map
See the entire observable universe represented in this interactive map
A new interactive map will show you the entire observable universe using data from the Sloan Digital Sky Survey.
How to watch SpaceX launch a resupply mission to ISS on Tuesday
How to watch SpaceX launch a resupply mission to ISS on Tuesday
This week a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will launch to the International Space Station carrying research equipment and new solar arrays. Here's how to watch.
Hubble Space Telescope captures the earliest stage of star formation
Hubble Space Telescope captures the earliest stage of star formation
This week's image from the Hubble Space Telescope shows a beautiful cloud of dust and gas that could one day be the birthplace of a new star.
NASA team pauses efforts to deploy Lucy spacecraft’s unlatched array
NASA team pauses efforts to deploy Lucy spacecraft’s unlatched array
NASA's Lucy spacecraft has a solar array that hasn't fully deployed, and now, the team has had to pause their efforts to get the array into place.
James Webb spots two of the earliest galaxies ever seen
James Webb spots two of the earliest galaxies ever seen
The James Webb Space Telescope has discovered two of the earliest galaxies ever seen in the universe, and they are much brighter than expected.
How to watch Orion make its closest approach to the moon on Monday
How to watch Orion make its closest approach to the moon on Monday
NASA's Orion spacecraft is set to make a close approach to the moon on Monday. If you want to follow along, you'll be able to tune into a live stream.
See a new star being born in stunning James Webb image
See a new star being born in stunning James Webb image
The James Webb Space Telescope has captured a stunning image of the birth of a new star.
Perseverance rover explores sandstone pass for evidence of ancient life
Perseverance rover explores sandstone pass for evidence of ancient life
The Perseverance rover recently arrived at a new area of Mars named the Yori Pass, which is an exciting opportunity to search for evidence of ancient life.
How NASA is dealing with micrometeoroids threatening James Webb
How NASA is dealing with micrometeoroids threatening James Webb
Earlier this year, James Webb Space Telescope suffered a micrometeoroid impact. Now, NASA has shared its plan to deal with such impacts as Webb ages.
Orion spacecraft is looking good for its mission to the moon
Orion spacecraft is looking good for its mission to the moon
Following its historic launch this week, NASA's Orion spacecraft is on its way to the moon for the Artemis I mission.
Super-sensitive exoplanet-hunting instrument captures its first light data
Super-sensitive exoplanet-hunting instrument captures its first light data
Astronomers will soon have a new tool for hunting exoplanets, as the Keck Observatory's Keck Planet Finder instrument recently took its first observations.
Hubble captures rare image of a supernova as it happens
Hubble captures rare image of a supernova as it happens
The Hubble Space Telescope recently managed to capture three different moments of a supernova in a single image.
James Webb’s MIRI instrument is back to full operations
James Webb’s MIRI instrument is back to full operations
This summer there was a problem with one mode on James Webb's Mid-Infrared Instrument or MIRI. Now, engineers have found a way to deal with the issue.
Mars Express orbiter has relayed data from seven different Mars missions
Mars Express orbiter has relayed data from seven different Mars missions
Recently the European Space Agency's Mars Express set a new record for relaying data from seven different Mars surface missions.
See the dark pillar of the Cone Nebula captured by the Very Large Telescope
See the dark pillar of the Cone Nebula captured by the Very Large Telescope
A stunning image of the dramatic Cone Nebula has been taken using the Very Large Telescope.
NASA launches weather satellite and inflatable heat shield test
NASA launches weather satellite and inflatable heat shield test
NASA has launched a new weather satellite, JPSS-2, into polar orbit. The launch also included a test of a new inflatable heat shield called LOFTID.
NASA sticks with Artemis I launch despite minor damage from Hurricane Nicole
NASA sticks with Artemis I launch despite minor damage from Hurricane Nicole
NASA has announced that the Space Launch System rocket is still set to be launched this week, despite suffering minor damage during Hurricane Nicole.
How to watch SpaceX launch two media satellites this morning
How to watch SpaceX launch two media satellites this morning
This morning, Saturday November 12, there's a chance to catch an early SpaceX launch as the company sends two communications satellites into orbit.
How to watch the launch of NASA’s JPSS-2 weather satellite this week
How to watch the launch of NASA’s JPSS-2 weather satellite this week
This Thursday, November 10, NASA will launch a weather satellite called JPSS-2 into a polar Earth orbit. Here's how to watch.
Astronomers find remnants of planets around 10 billion-year-old stars
Astronomers find remnants of planets around 10 billion-year-old stars
Astronomers discovered something special orbiting two ancient white dwarfs: the remains of planets, making this one of the oldest known rocky planetary systems.
Chinese rocket booster falls uncontrolled into the Pacific Ocean
Chinese rocket booster falls uncontrolled into the Pacific Ocean
A Chinese rocket booster has made an uncontrolled re-entry into the atmosphere for the second time this year.
How to watch the total lunar eclipse this week
How to watch the total lunar eclipse this week
This week will see a total lunar eclipse visible in North America, South America, and Australasia, which will be the last total lunar eclipse until 2025.
How to watch the launch of the cargo craft ‘Sally Ride’ to the ISS on Monday
How to watch the launch of the cargo craft ‘Sally Ride’ to the ISS on Monday
Early tomorrow morning, a Northrop Grumman Antares rocket will launch carrying supplies and equipment to the International Space Station. Here's how to watch.
Hubble captures a glowing bridge of stars in Wild’s Triplet
Hubble captures a glowing bridge of stars in Wild’s Triplet
This week's image from the Hubble Space Telescope shows two of a set of three interacting galaxies called Arp 248.
China’s new space station, Tiangong, gets its third module
China’s new space station, Tiangong, gets its third module
The third module of China's new station arrived in orbit and was added to the station, and astronauts entered it for the first time.
Space Launch System rocket back at the launchpad ready for Artemis I launch
Space Launch System rocket back at the launchpad ready for Artemis I launch
NASA's Space Launch System rocket has arrived back on the launch pad ahead of its launch later this month.
NASA’s Psyche mission goes ahead, but VERITAS mission is delayed
NASA’s Psyche mission goes ahead, but VERITAS mission is delayed
NASA's Psyche mission to the metal asteroid Psyche is on, but it'll mean pushing back the VERITAS mission to Venus.