A stunning infrared nebula hides astronomical objects of interest
A beautiful image of a distant nebula has been captured using the international Gemini Observatory, located in Chile.
How to watch the Geminid meteor shower this week, in person or online
If you'd like to see the Geminid meteor shower, we have details on how to observe it either in person or online.
Hubble image captures a stunning spiral galaxy in the constellation of Aquila
This week's image from Hubble captures a spiral galaxy at an angle which shows off both its long spiral arms and the bright clump of stars at its center
Mars helicopter Ingenuity reaches remarkable milestone in its mission
The little Mars helicopter Ingenuity has reached an impressive milestone, hitting a total of 30 minutes spent in the air above the red planet.
How to watch SpaceX’s latest Starlink satellite launch today
SpaceX will shortly be launching a batch of Starlink satellites today, December 18, and we've got the details on how you can watch along at home.
Launch of NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope delayed until Christmas eve
NASA has announced that the launch of its next-generation telescope, the James Webb Space Telescope, has been delayed until Christmas eve.
Perseverance rover data reveals the secrets of Mars’ Jezero crater
The Perseverance rover has made exciting findings about the location it is exploring on Mars, the Jezero crater.
Trace Gas Orbiter finds a canyon on Mars ‘packed full’ of water ice
A recent study has revealed plentiful water beneath the martian surface in the Valles Marineris canyon system.
Hear the sounds of Jupiter’s moon, Ganymede, as captured by the Juno spacecraft
The Juno spacecraft is famous for capturing images of Jupiter. But Juno scientists have released an audio track of its flyby of Jupiter's moon Ganymede.
How to watch SpaceX launch a cargo ship to the space station this week
This week, SpaceX will launch an uncrewed cargo ship to deliver supplies to the International Space Station, and we've got all the details on how to watch.
Research confirms enormous mass of supermassive black hole at center of galaxy
A new study reveals the most precise information yet about the mass of the enormous black hole at the center of our galaxy.
SpaceX launches two missions in one day, setting new record
SpaceX has made two launches within one day using its Falcon 9 rockets, setting a new record for the shortest interval yet between launches.
James Webb Space Telescope launched on mission to uncover secrets of the universe
A new era in astronomy is underway, with the successful launch today of the world's most powerful space telescope.
Largest ever group of lonely rogue planets discovered in Milky Way
Deep in the cold, dark emptiness of interstellar space, you can find some lonely planets roaming freely and not orbiting a star.
NASA is launching a mission to weird metal asteroid Psyche next year
NASA has revealed more about its plans to visit the strange metal asteroid Psyche, as part of a mission launching next year.
Hubble captures the site of an epic supernova, spotted by amateur astronomers
This week's image from the Hubble Space Telescope shows a galaxy which was the site of an epic supernova spotted in 2014.
See the best photos from the International Space Station this year
NASA has shared some of the best pictures from the International Space Station (ISS) this year, showing the research and other work being done there.
NASA’s anti-asteroid DART mission sends back its first images
NASA's DART spacecraft which is on its way to crash into an asteroid has sent back its first images, confirming that its camera is operating well.
ISS operations extended through 2030
Discussion continues about what will replace the International Space Station, but the iconic orbiting station won't be going anywhere any time soon.
James Webb’s sunshield extended to its full 47-foot width
The James Webb Space Telescope is deploying its tennis court-sized sunshield -- a complex operation of many steps which began earlier this week.
How to watch the James Webb Space Telescope deploy its sunshield this week
The James Webb Space Telescope is still unfolding, and today will see the tensioning of its sunshield. Here's how to watch live coverage of the event.
Here are some of the scientific highlights from the ISS in 2021
NASA has released a round-up of some of the biggest scientific discoveries made on the International Space Station in 2021.
How to watch the spectacular Quadrantids meteor shower this week
This week will see the peak of the Quadrantids meteor shower, which could be the most spectacular meteor shower of 2022.
See images of Mars captured by China’s Tianwen-1 mission
The China National Space Administration (CNSA) has released pictures from its Tianwen-1 mission, including the spacecraft in orbit around Mars.
See a gorgeous icy crater on Mars captured by the Trace Gas Orbiter
The European Space Agency (ESA) has released a stunning new image of an icy crater on Mars, taken by the Trace Gas Orbiter.
Monster black hole gives off epic radio emissions as it chows down on gas
Astronomers have captured incredible emissions from a monster black hole with a mass equivalent to 55 million suns.
How to watch the final stage of James Webb Space Telescope’s deployment today
NASA will shortly be broadcasting live coverage of the final stages of deployment of the James Webb Space Telescope. Here's how you can watch along at home.
Why there aren’t cameras to capture the unfolding of James Webb Space Telescope
With the final deployment of the James Webb Space Telescope today, you might be disappointed there won't be videos of the telescope unfolding. Here's why.
Exoplanet with eccentric orbit discovered in the habitable zone of a red dwarf
Astronomers have found a planet in the habitable zone of a red dwarf star, but its orbit is so elongated that it likely couldn't support life.
Astronomers catch the destruction of a red supergiant star in real time
Astronomers have observed a red supergiant star going supernova for the first time, catching a glimpse of the massive star's final moments of life.
Hubble Space Telescope hits a milestone in its 31-year operation
The Hubble Space Telescope has passed a remarkable milestone, as it has now been operating for more than one billion seconds.
James Webb Space Telescope unfolds its primary mirror; is now fully deployed
The James Webb Space Telescope has been fully deployed, marking an important milestone in preparing the observatory for science operations.
James Webb begins careful, slow process of aligning mirrors
With deployment complete, the James Webb Space Telescope team is now embarking on their next challenge: Aligning the telescope's mirror segments.
NASA’s InSight put into safe mode during Martian dust storm
A dust storm on Mars has required that the NASA InSight lander be placed into safe mode in order to preserve its battery power.
Astronomers might have spotted one of the first exomoons
Astronomers from Columbia University believe they may have located evidence of an exomoon, or a moon outside our solar system.
How Perseverance is dealing with its pebble problem
The Perseverance rover, currently exploring Mars's Jezero Crater, has run into a challenge when collecting samples from the planet.
How to watch the Russian spacewalk outside the ISS this week
This week, two Russian cosmonauts will be taking a spacewalk outside the International Space Station to prepare a Russian space station module.
This weird exoplanet is shaped like a rugby ball
Exoplanets come in many sizes, and sometimes they also come in unusual shapes - like this planet the shape of a rugby ball.