NASA’s Space Launch System rocket undamaged by hurricane, will launch next month
NASA’s Space Launch System rocket undamaged by hurricane, will launch next month
With hurricane Ian having moved past Florida, NASA has confirmed that its SLS rocket was not damaged and has set a new date for the next launch attempt.
Hubble spots cocoon of gas protecting galaxy for the first time
Hubble spots cocoon of gas protecting galaxy for the first time
Research using the Hubble Space Telescope reveals a protective shield which has kept two of our neighboring galaxies safe for billions of years.
NASA’s observatory in an airplane, SOFIA, takes its last flight
NASA’s observatory in an airplane, SOFIA, takes its last flight
NASA's observatory on an airplane, SOFIA, has taken its last flight and will be retiring from service.
One of James Webb’s 17 instrument modes isn’t working
One of James Webb’s 17 instrument modes isn’t working
NASA announced that one of Webb's seventeen observing modes is not functioning due to a hardware issue which is currently under review.
Bright young star shoots out strange fan of material in Hubble image
Bright young star shoots out strange fan of material in Hubble image
Massive stars can go through epic changes when they are in their younger years, as this week's image from the Hubble Space Telescope shows.
There’s a bubble of hot gas zipping around our galaxy’s supermassive black hole
There’s a bubble of hot gas zipping around our galaxy’s supermassive black hole
Scientists have discovered a bubble of hot gas whipping around our galaxy's supermassive black hole at tremendous speed.
NASA’s Artemis I launch called off due to tropical storm
NASA’s Artemis I launch called off due to tropical storm
NASA is cancelling the third attempt at launching its Space Launch System rocket due to tropical storm Ian which threatens the Florida coast.
Juno spacecraft to go screaming by Jupiter’s moon Europa in close approach
Juno spacecraft to go screaming by Jupiter’s moon Europa in close approach
NASA's Juno spacecraft will get to see Jupiter's moon Europa in great detail as it is set to perform a close flyby of the icy moon this week.
Delightful interactive map of Mars lets you take a wander with Perseverance rover
Delightful interactive map of Mars lets you take a wander with Perseverance rover
If you've ever wanted to take a trip to Mars and go on a hike with the Perseverance rover, now is your chance.
![Webb’s first images of Mars, captured by its NIRCam instrument Sept. 5, 2022 [Guaranteed Time Observation Program 1415]. Left: Reference map of the observed hemisphere of Mars from NASA and the Mars Orbiter Laser Altimeter (MOLA). Top right: NIRCam image showing 2.1-micron (F212 filter) reflected sunlight, revealing surface features such as craters and dust layers. Bottom right: Simultaneous NIRCam image showing ~4.3-micron (F430M filter) emitted light that reveals temperature differences with latitude and time of day, as well as darkening of the Hellas Basin caused by atmospheric effects. The bright yellow area is just at the saturation limit of the detector.](https://www.digitaltrends.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/STSCI-J-p22506a-m-2000x16581-1.jpg?resize=650%2C390&p=1)
James Webb goes in deep on Mars temperature and atmosphere
James Webb goes in deep on Mars temperature and atmosphere
Webb will perform a major study of Jupiter and has already imaged Neptune. Now, Webb has been used to get a fascinating look at our planetary neighbor, Mars.
How to watch SpaceX launch 52 Starlink satellites tonight
How to watch SpaceX launch 52 Starlink satellites tonight
Tonight will see another SpaceX launch, with the company launching a batch of 52 Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit. Here's how to watch.
Asteroid-bound DART spacecraft snaps Jupiter and moon Europa
Asteroid-bound DART spacecraft snaps Jupiter and moon Europa
With just a few days to go before NASA deliberately crashes it into an asteroid, the DART spacecraft has snapped an image of Jupiter and its moon Europa.
Hubble images a gorgeous spiral galaxy with a brightly glowing heart
Hubble images a gorgeous spiral galaxy with a brightly glowing heart
This Hubble image shows the galaxy NGC 1961, its spiral arms reaching out into the darkness and swirling around its bright and busy center.
This month, get a great view of Jupiter as it comes its closest in 70 years
This month, get a great view of Jupiter as it comes its closest in 70 years
Jupiter's opposition happens every 13 months, but this opposition is a special one as the planet will make its closest approach to Earth in 70 years.
NASA wants a second lunar lander in addition to SpaceX’s
NASA wants a second lunar lander in addition to SpaceX’s
NASA already has SpaceX developing a lander to carry astronauts to the moon's surface, but now it is searching for another company for a second lunar lander.
Troubled CAPSTONE satellite still struggling but maintaining heat
Troubled CAPSTONE satellite still struggling but maintaining heat
Engineers at NASA continue work on the CAPSTONE satellite, on its way to an experimental orbit around the moon, which went into safe mode earlier this month
How to watch the Artemis I demonstration tanking test on Wednesday
How to watch the Artemis I demonstration tanking test on Wednesday
Following two unsuccessful attempts at launching its new rocket, NASA is gearing up for a third attempt. But first it will perform a crucial tanking test.
See the stunning, star-forming Lobster Nebula in Dark Energy Camera image
See the stunning, star-forming Lobster Nebula in Dark Energy Camera image
This instrument was originally designed for a survey into dark energy, but now it's taking beautiful images of space.
Perseverance rover finds conditions where life could have thrived on Mars
Perseverance rover finds conditions where life could have thrived on Mars
The Perseverance rover has made an exciting discovery on Mars, identifying the building blocks of life in a sample from an area of the Jezero delta.
Long-lost moon could explain how Saturn got its rings
Long-lost moon could explain how Saturn got its rings
Saturn is famed for its beautiful rings, but these rings are something of a puzzle. Now, new research suggests they could have formed from a lost moon.
Asteroid-impacting DART mission deploys a tiny observer satellite
Asteroid-impacting DART mission deploys a tiny observer satellite
This month will see NASA deliberately crash a spacecraft into an asteroid in a planetary defense test - and that spacecraft has now deployed its photographer.
How to watch rocket startup Firefly Aerospace’s second attempt to reach orbit
How to watch rocket startup Firefly Aerospace’s second attempt to reach orbit
Rocket startup Firefly Aerospace will attempt to reach orbit for the first time in a launch tonight, Sunday September 11. Here's how to watch.
Hubble image shows two overlapping galaxies in cosmic coincidence
Hubble image shows two overlapping galaxies in cosmic coincidence
This week's Hubble image shows something of an optical illusion: two galaxies which appear to be colliding, but are in fact merely overlapping by chance.
NASA’s lunar satellite CAPSTONE experiences error, is in safe mode
NASA’s lunar satellite CAPSTONE experiences error, is in safe mode
An issue has occurred with NASA's CAPSTONE satellites, currently on its way to orbit around the moon. The satellite is now in safe mode.
Researchers discover planet in the habitable zone of an ultra-cool star
Researchers discover planet in the habitable zone of an ultra-cool star
Astronomers have discovered a super-Earth orbiting a small, cool star which could potentially host liquid water on its surface.
How to watch SpaceX launch a Falcon 9 on a Starlink mission tonight
How to watch SpaceX launch a Falcon 9 on a Starlink mission tonight
Tonight SpaceX will launch a further batch of satellites for its Starlink constellation, and the launch will be livestreamed so you can watch along at home.
Inside giant ice planets, it could be raining diamonds
Inside giant ice planets, it could be raining diamonds
The diamond rain effect is thought to occur deep within ice giants like Uranus and Neptune.
Watery exoplanets could be more common than we thought
Watery exoplanets could be more common than we thought
A new study suggests exoplanets with water may be more common than previously thought, with many planets being made up of half water, half rock.
Hubble gets a peek at how stars could have formed in the early universe
Hubble gets a peek at how stars could have formed in the early universe
Hubble researchers shared an image of a cluster of stars in the Small Magellanic Cloud which can help us learn how stars were born when the universe was young.
See the horror of the sun up close from world’s most powerful solar telescope
See the horror of the sun up close from world’s most powerful solar telescope
The astronomy community has a new tool for studying the sun, with the inauguration this week of the world's largest solar telescope.
Stars sparkle in various colors in this week’s Hubble image
Stars sparkle in various colors in this week’s Hubble image
Close out your week with a soothing view of the wonders of space, as provided by the Hubble Space Telescope.
Glitch fixed on Voyager 1 probe, but underlying cause still a mystery
Glitch fixed on Voyager 1 probe, but underlying cause still a mystery
Engineers have fixed an issue with the Voyager 1 probe, one of the two most distant manmade objects in the universe.
Inflatable lunar habitat could keep future moon explorers cozy
Inflatable lunar habitat could keep future moon explorers cozy
The European Space Agency has shared a concept for a future moon habitat made up of inflatable structures.
NASA’s Artemis I launch postponed following fuel leak issue
NASA’s Artemis I launch postponed following fuel leak issue
Following two failed launch attempts of its new Space Launch System rocket, NASA will not be making another launch attempt in the next few days.