Virgin Galactic cleared to resume space flights following FAA investigation
After being grounded by an FAA investigation last month, space tourism company Virgin Galactic has now been cleared to resume its space flights.
How to watch a Russian film team launch to the ISS this week
There's an unusual launch this week, as a Soyuz rocket will carry actress Yulia Peresild and producer Klim Shipenko plus cosmonaut Anton Shkaplerov to the ISS.
Hubble captures a galaxy with a highly energetic nucleus
This week's image from the Hubble Space Telescope shows a particularly energetic type of galaxy, called a Seyfert galaxy, with a very bright galactic nucleus.
Largest comet ever discovered is heading toward the sun — but no need to panic
The largest comet ever is heading toward the sun -- but don't worry, it won't pose any threat to us as it won't come closer than the orbit of Saturn.
How to watch a livestream of investigation of ice planet Uranus this weekend
If you have some free time this weekend, why not tune into an astronomy broadcast showing astronomers investigating the distant ice giant planet Uranus?
Test of Boeing’s troubled Starliner capsule pushed to next year
Things aren't looking good for Boeing's Starliner capsule. NASA has confirmed that the craft's second orbital test flight has now been postponed until 2022.
How to watch NASA’s asteroid explorer Lucy launch this week
This week, NASA is launching its newest explorer: Lucy, a spacecraft that will travel to the asteroids near Jupiter. Here's how to watch the launch live.
Meet NASA’s Crew-3, who are getting ready for a Halloween launch to the ISS
A new group of astronauts will soon be journeying to the International Space Station, traveling aboard a brand-new SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft.
Hubble snaps image of two galaxies that are merging to become one
The image from the Hubble Space Telescope this week shows two galaxies which are merging into one as the force of their gravities pulls them together.
New Chang’e-5 lunar sample includes youngest volcanic moon rocks to date
A team has analyzed a lunar sample from China's Chang'e-5 spacecraft and found it contains some of the youngest volcanic lunar material discovered to date.
Mystery of a strange, mirrored double galaxy solved using Hubble data
A strange object discovered in 2013 seemed to show two perfectly mirrored galaxies. Now astronomers have figured out why.
How to watch Blue Origin launch William Shatner into space
This week, space tourism company Blue Origin will launch a flight to space and back featuring a very special crew member: Star Trek actor William Shatner.
Perseverance rover captures stunning panoramic image of Mars’s South Séítah
NASA has released a stunning panoramic view of the surface of Mars, composed of pictures taken by the Perseverance rover.
‘Like diamonds in the sky’: NASA’s Lucy mission launches to study asteroids
NASA's Lucy spacecraft has blasted off from Earth and is on its way to study the Trojan asteroids in our solar system.
Errant thruster firing causes scare on International Space Station
A worrying issue caused the International Space Station to temporarily tilt out of its orbit on the morning of Friday, October 15.
Chinese crew launches to new space station — including station’s first woman
Three astronauts blasted off for China's longest-ever stay in space this week, including Wang Yaping who is the first woman to stay on the new space station.
Watch a Russian film crew depart from the ISS tonight
Having spent 11 days on the International Space Station (ISS), a Russian film crew will be heading back to Earth this evening, Saturday, October 16.
Russian cosmonaut and film crew returned safely to Earth from space station
A trio of Russian crew members including an actress and film producer have landed safely after departing the International Space Station (ISS).
Hubble spots persistent water vapor on Europa — but only in one hemisphere
Evidence from the Hubble Space Telescope shows persistent water vapor on Jupiter's moon Europa -- but only in one hemisphere.
See the 42 biggest asteroids in our solar system in stunning detail
The European Southern Observatory (ESO) has released images of 42 of the largest asteroids in the asteroid belt, showing their variety of sizes and shapes.
James Webb Space Telescope arrives in French Guiana ahead of launch
The James Webb Space Telescope, which will allow astronomers to hunt for habitable exoplanets, has arrived at its launch destination in French Guiana.
Mars helicopter is back in action and will attempt high rotor speed flight today
Mars helicopter Ingenuity will attempt another test flight this weekend, spinning its rotors faster than before to compensate for changing weather on Mars.
NASA will send its uncrewed Artemis mission to the moon in February 2022
NASA has confirmed that it will be heading back to the moon early next year, announcing that the uncrewed Artemis I mission will launch in February 2022.
NASA’s Lucy spacecraft is in cruise mode, but solar array issue persists
NASA is investigating what is wrong with the solar array of its Lucy spacecraft, but says the craft is healthy and is traveling along the correct trajectory.
Hubble had a ringside seat to observe a star going supernova
Recently the Hubble Space Telescope observed something very rare: A star in the process of going supernova.
Hawaiian telescope snaps an image of a recently formed baby planet
Recently, astronomers had the rare treat of observing an exoplanet directly -- and it's one of the youngest planets ever found.
Crunchy algae, anyone? NASA shares ideas for food in space
From bugs to algae, and from 3D printing to artificial photosynthesis, NASA has announced a plethora of ideas about the future of food in space.
Boeing Starliner valve issue may have been caused by humid Florida weather
Boeing's Starliner capsule won't be carrying astronauts to the International Space Station soon, but officials say they are zeroing in on fixing of the issue.
Hubble Space Telescope captures a peculiar pair of galaxies
This week's image from the Hubble Space Telescope shows an odd couple: One large spiral galaxy and its diminutive companion.
SpaceX Crew-3 launch delayed until Wednesday due to incoming storm
NASA has announced that the launch of four astronauts to the International Space Station will be delayed until Wednesday, November 3.
You can help teach NASA rovers to explore Mars with the AI4Mars project
A NASA project invites the public to identify features of the Martian landscape, to train an algorithm that rovers could use to navigate around the red planet.
Evidence of a possible exoplanet in another galaxy found for the first time
Evidence has been uncovered for the potential identification of a planet in another galaxy for the first time.
Spitzer Space Telescope spots ‘rampaging space monster’
Just in time for Halloween, NASA astronomers have spotted an outline in the shape of Godzilla, seen in an image from the Spitzer Space Telescope.
Sun throws a Halloween tantrum, with a solar flare impacting Earth this weekend
A large solar flare will strike the Earth this weekend, but don't worry - it won't harm you, though it could cause issue for satellite communications.
Space Station astronauts use AR headset to upgrade particle physics hardware
ISS Astronaut Megan McArthur used a HoloLens headset to perform a hardware replacement on a highly complex piece of equipment: The station's Cold Atom Lab.
Hubble captures creepy carbon star CW Leonis peering out from a screen of smoke
To celebrate Halloween, this week's image from the Hubble Space Telescope shows the star CW Leonis, a creepy eye gazing out from a screen of smoke.
NASA’s Juno spacecraft peers deep into the atmosphere of Jupiter
Researchers using NASA's Juno probe have peered beneath Jupiter's cloud tops to create the most detailed 3D understanding of its atmosphere to date.
Researchers come up with method for cleaning up space debris using magnets
Researchers have found a way to maneuver metallic, non-magnetic pieces of debris by using spinning magnets.