Watch NASA’s gorgeous Jupiter flyby with Vangelis soundtrack
Check out this gorgeous video showing a flyby of Jupiter's Ganymede moon, as well as Jupiter itself, captured by NASA's Juno spacecraft.
How NASA’s Mars helicopter is already helping out Perseverance rover
NASA’s Ingenuity helicopter has performed so well during its test flights on Mars that the space agency has now put the aircraft to work.
Blue Origin rocket launch will include youngest person to travel to space
Blue Origin's rocket launch on Tuesday, July 20 will include the youngest person to travel to space, 18-year-old Dutch student Oliver Daemen.
NASA says ‘moon wobble’ may cause a problem for Earthlings
A so-called "moon wobble" in the 2030s could cause problems for people living in coastal communities, according to new NASA research.
Watch now: Jeff Bezos to ride a Blue Origin rocket to edge of space
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is about to take a ride in a rocket built by his suborbital spaceflight company, Blue Origin. Here's how to watch.
Check out the first images sent by Hubble space telescope since reboot
The Hubble Space Telescope has beamed back its first images after a mysterious glitch knocked it offline for more than a month.
Guess who Jeff Bezos thanked for his Blue Origin rocket ride
It may not surprise you to learn who billionaire Jeff Bezos has thanked for making his rocket trip to the edge of space possible.
Jeff Bezos makes it to edge of space (and back) in Blue Origin rocket trip
Blue Origin successfully sent its owner Jeff Bezos and three others to the edge of space on Tuesday, achieving the spaceflight company’s first-ever crewed trip.
NASA marks 20 years of ISS spacewalks, but not all have been smooth sailing
NASA is marking 20 years since one of its astronauts emerged for the first time from the International Space Station’s Quest airlock into the cold void of space.
NASA’s Mars rover is about to embark on a very special task
NASA’s Perseverance Mars rover is getting ready to collect its first rock sample that's also set to become the first Martian material delivered to Earth.
This amazing Milky Way image was taken on an iPhone
Astronomer and author Tom Kerss recently captured a wonderful shot of the Milky Way using his iPhone 12 Pro Max and its RAW capabilities.
Here’s a vital astronaut skill you may not have considered
With a stay on the ISS lasting six months, astronauts have to be ready for all sorts of happenings on the orbiting outpost -- including dental emergencies.
NASA gives nod to next week’s crucial test flight of Starliner spacecraft
NASA has greenlit Boeing to launch its Starliner spacecraft next week. The flight will be the second outing for the vehicle following a failed mission in 2019.
NASA’s Ingenuity helicopter has now flown a mile across Mars
NASA's impressive Mars helicopter, Ingenuity, has now flown a total of one mile across Mars, achieved over 10 separate flights.
SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy wins major NASA contract for Jupiter moon mission
SpaceX has scored a major NASA contract that will see the commercial spaceflight company launch the Europa Clipper spacecraft to the Jupiter moon Europa.
Why is NASA sending slime mold to the space station?
The International Space Station will soon take delivery of a sample of naturally occurring slime mold for use in a student study.
Jeff Bezos offers NASA $2 billion in plea for moon mission role
Jeff Bezos has offered serious financial assistance to NASA in a bid to get his spaceflight company, Blue Origin, involved in the upcoming lunar missions.
Check out Pirs’ fiery end after 20 years at the space station
Almost 20 years after arriving at the ISS, the Pirs docking module departed the orbiting outpost before burning up in Earth’s atmosphere.
Watch Jeff Bezos cause audience chuckles in 2000 talk about going to space
Watch Jeff Bezos prompt laughter from an audience in a 2000 interview when he said he wanted to get in a rocket and fly to space.
How the space station is helping U.S. fire crews battle wildfires
A piece of technology aboard the International Space Station is helping firefighters tackle some of the biggest wildfires burning across the western U.S.
Watch highlights of Rocket Lab’s spectacular night launch
Check out the highlights of Rocket Lab's successful rocket launch from New Zealand on Thursday that delivered a U.S. military satellite to orbit.
Starliner launch map reveals viewing opportunities
Check out this visibility map showing viewing opportunities for Boeing's highly anticipated Starliner launch on Tuesday, August 3.
Watch NASA lift the Starliner spacecraft onto a rocket ahead of launch
Watch NASA lift Boeing's Starliner spacecraft onto a ULA rocket at Cape Canaveral ahead of Tuesday's highly anticipated test flight.
ISS astronaut describes his first 100 days in space
Astronaut Thomas Pesquet has lifted the lid on life on the International Space Station, describing it as magical but also routine.
Starliner launch on Tuesday depends on the weather. Here’s how it’s looking
NASA is keeping a close eye on the weather as Tuesday's launch of Boeing's Starliner spacecraft from Cape Canaveral fast approaches.
How to watch Boeing’s Starliner test flight to ISS
NASA is gearing up for a crucial test flight of Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner spacecraft. Here's how to watch the launch on Tuesday, August 3.
Boeing announces decision on Wednesday launch of Starliner
Hours after it scrubbed Starliner's launch due to a technical issue, Boeing says it needs to fully investigate the anomaly before it can set a new launch date.
NASA reveals the best night-sky treats viewable in August
NASA is back again with its monthly rundown of upcoming skywatching treats, which this month include meteors, Jupiter, and Saturn.
SpaceX takes big step toward Super Heavy’s first orbital flight
SpaceX is in the latter stages of preparing its massively powerful Super Heavy rocket for flight, fixing 29 Raptor engines to its base.
Elon Musk shares photos of Super Heavy’s trip to launchpad
SpaceX boss Elon Musk has tweeted photos of its next-generation Super Heavy rocket being transported to the launchpad at its Starbase facility in South Texas.
Watch Rocket Lab’s tour of its high-tech space facilities
Rocket Lab boss Peter Beck takes us on a tour of the state-of-the-art facilities powering the company's growing spaceflight ambitions.
Check out this stunning Earth image captured by an astronaut
Astronaut Thomas Pesquet has been posting lots of cool images since arriving at the ISS in April. His latest stunning effort shows a golden sunset reflection.
Virgin Galactic’s space tourism ticket price rockets skyward
Ahead of the launch of a commercial space tourism service next year, Virgin Galactic has nearly doubled the cost of a seat on its spaceplane.
NASA’s Perseverance Mars rover on verge of historic moment
NASA's Perseverance rover is about to collect its first rock sample, marking a significant step in a major project to bring the first Mars material to Earth.
Rocket Lab satellite launch will go ‘just a bit further than usual’
Rocket Lab will launch its first-ever lunar mission later this year to support NASA's Artemis program aimed at putting the first woman and next man on the moon.
Boeing photos show engineers fixing Starliner spacecraft
Boeing engineers have spent the weekend working on fixing an issue with its Starliner spacecraft that forced it to call off a launch attempt last week.
Virgin Galactic video showcases its pricey space tourism service
A new video shows exactly what Virgin Galactic's high-paying space tourism passengers can expect when climbing aboard its Unity spaceplane next year.
How a lava flow in Arizona is helping NASA’s Artemis lunar mission
NASA is gearing up for an ambitious mission to put the first woman and next man on the moon. Here's how a lava flow in Arizona is helping out.