Astronomers want to build an epic $11B space telescope to replace Hubble
It's the most exciting time of year for astronomers, with the release of the Astro2020 report which lays out plans for the next decade of astronomy.
Hubble Space Telescope is in trouble again, for the second time this year
The beloved Space Telescope has experienced an issue which caused it to switch to safe mode, meaning its science instruments are not currently collecting data.
How to watch Crew-2 return to Earth from the ISS on Monday
Four astronauts will be returning from the International Space Station aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft on Monday, and we've got details on how to watch.
Hubble spots a ‘superbubble’ in a beautiful emission nebula
The Hubble Space Telescope has captured an image of the beautiful and mysterious nebula N44, which has a hole hundreds of light-years wide in its center.
Mars helicopter Ingenuity is reuniting with Perseverance rover
Mars helicopter Ingenuity is gearing up for its 15th flight this weekend, beginning a journey that will take it back to its landing location.
NASA gears up to launch a spacecraft that will crash into an asteroid
Most space missions don't intend to crash their spacecraft. But that's just what NASA has in mind for its Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) mission.
NASA is sending a lander to drill for ice on the moon’s south pole
NASA has chosen the landing site for a new lunar explorer. A robotic lander will be sent to the moon's south pole in an area near to the Shackleton crater.
Gaze into the Cleopatra’s Eye nebula, captured by Hubble
A Hubble image recently released by NASA shows a striking blue planetary nebula located in the constellation of Eridanus.
NASA video shows you what it’s like to plunge through Venus’ atmosphere
NASA has shown what the upcoming DAVINCI mission to Venus will be facing with the release of a video visualization of the probe plunging through the atmosphere.
Small, sneaky black hole discovered outside our galaxy using new method
A new detection method has been used to discover a small black hole outside the Milky Way, paving the way for discovery of hidden black holes within our galaxy.
Astronomers use new method to discover planet orbiting two stars
Astronomers have discovered an unusual planet which orbits two stars with a new detection technique using the Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite telescope.
Hubble turns on one instrument, others remain in safe mode
Engineers at NASA are continuing work to fix the troubled Hubble Space Telescope, which is experiencing problems for the second time this year.
Hubble gets in the festive mood with an image of the Snowman Nebula
With the holidays approaching, the Hubble Space Telescope is getting into the festive mood with this week's image of the Snowman Nebula.
Why NASA is dropping three probes through Earth’s atmosphere today
A supply craft returning from the ISS today will perform one final scientific investigation using a set of probes to collect data on heat shielding.
Hubble engineers have a plan to get instruments running again following error
Engineers are working toward fixing the Hubble Space Telescope, which was put into safe mode following an error last month.
See Ingenuity hovering over the surface of Mars as captured by Perseverance
A new video from NASA shows the plucky little Mars helicopter Ingenuity in action, as captured by the Perseverance rover.
Curiosity investigates how to keep Mars explorers safe from radiation
NASA's Curiosity rover is armed with a radiation detector and is performing experiments into how to protect astronauts from dangerous radiation on Mars.
Rocket startup Astra makes it to orbit on 4th attempt
The rocket startup Astra has finally made it to orbit with its Rocket 3, successfully reaching orbit on its fourth attempt.
Go on a ‘Grand Tour’ of the outer solar system with these Hubble images
Each year Hubble snaps images of the outer planets of our solar system -- Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune -- to see how they are changing over time.
Hubble captures an image of the stunning star-forming Prawn Nebula
When you look to the stars, you might expect to see a planet, a star, or even the ISS, but this week's Hubble image shows something rather unexpected: A Prawn.
Hellishly hot planet orbits so close to its star that a year lasts a few days
A group of astronomers from the Physical Research Laboratory in Ahmedabad, India has discovered a scorching new exoplanet where a year lasts just a few days.
Solar Orbiter to perform its riskiest flyby before heading to the sun
This week, the Solar Orbiter will perform its riskiest flyby, dipping through the ring of space debris that surrounds Earth before whipping away toward the sun.
How to watch NASA launch its DART anti-asteroid spacecraft tonight
NASA is about to launch a spacecraft with a daring mission: To crash into an asteroid to test our planetary defense options. Here's how to watch the launch.
NASA picks 3 companies to design private space stations
NASA continues its push to commercialize low-Earth orbit, with the announcement of three companies which have been chosen to design private space stations.
See a stunning view of today’s solar eclipse as captured from Antarctica
A solar eclipse passed over parts of the southern hemisphere early this morning, including parts of South Africa, Chile, New Zealand, and Australia.
Hubble inches back to health with 3 out of 4 instruments now running
Hubble Space Telescope is moving toward recovery after an error caused it to switch into safe mode. Three out of its four (active) instruments are now running.
A year lasts just 8 hours on tiny, hellish planet bombarded by radiation
Astronomers have discovered a terrifying planet: Smaller than Earth and so close to its star that it completes an orbit in just eight hours.
Astronauts on the ISS pick a second peck of chili peppers
Astronauts on board the International Space Station (ISS) have harvested a second batch of chili peppers grown on the station.
How to watch NASA’s Laser Communications launch early on Monday
NASA's communication system will soon be getting a serious upgrade, with the launch of a new laser communications relay system early tomorrow morning.
Closest pair of supermassive black holes is merging into one mega black hole
Astronomers have recently discovered the closest ever pair of supermassive black holes, which will eventually merge into one even larger black hole.
Hubble Space Telescope captures a sparkling spiral galaxy
This week's image from the Hubble Space Telescope shows a picture-perfect galaxy, located 120 million light-years away in the constellation of Virgo.
Chinese rover spots weird cube-shaped feature on the far side of the moon
China's Yutu-2 rover, currently exploring the far side of the moon, has spotted a strange cube-shaped object on the moon's surface.
Hubble Space Telescope restored and active following synchronization issue
After an error that occurred in late October forced it into safe mode, the Hubble Space Telescope is now back up and running at full strength.
Astronomers discover enormous planet in extreme, massive star system
Astronomers have discovered a planet some previously thought to be impossible, orbiting an enormous and extremely hot star system.
NASA launches Imaging X-ray Polarimetry Explorer to study the X-ray universe
NASA launched its latest mission this week: A space-based observatory which will use X-ray instruments to study black holes, neutron stars, and pulsars.
Mars helicopter taking a break due to communications issue with Perseverance
The Mars helicopter Ingenuity will be taking a break for a few days while NASA engineers work out a communications issue between it and the rover Perseverance.
Blue Origin launches crew of six space tourists to the edge of space
Blue Origin has successfully launched a six-person crew to the edge of space for the first time.
MIT researchers detail plans for private missions to search for life on Venus
A suite of new privately-funded missions will be heading to Venus to search our neighboring planet for signs of life, beginning in 2023.