Still no joy for Lucy’s stuck solar array, NASA is giving up for now
NASA will not be making any further attempts to fix the solar array of its Lucy spacecraft, at least for now - but the mission should still work as planned.
This must be the most beautiful image ever of a rocket launch
SpaceX photos of its latest launch from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Wednesday are something really rather special.
Watch SpaceX footage of Falcon Heavy from launch to landing
SpaceX has shared a cool video of its recent Falcon Heavy mission, tracking it with a single camera and compressing its flight into just 120 seconds.
Enjoy these amazing space images by NASA’s oldest active astronaut
NASA astronaut Don Pettit hasn't been to space for a decade, but he continues to share some of the amazing images that he captured during his missions.
Watch key moments of SpaceX triple-booster Falcon Heavy launch
Watch the highlights of SpaceX's launch of its triple-booster Falcon Heavy rocket from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Sunday evening.
How to watch two astronauts perform their first spacewalk on Friday
This Friday two astronauts from the International Space Station will perform a spacewalk to install new hardware to the station's exterior. Here's how to watch.
Hubble snaps an image of a galaxy in our cosmic backyard
An image from Hubble shows one of our galactic neighbors, collected as part of a project called Every Known Nearby Galaxy.
SpaceX reaches agreement with astronomers to limit Starlink interference
This week, National Science Foundation announced it had reached an agreement with SpaceX to limit the effects of its Starlink satellites on astronomy.
NASA is asking for your help to study exoplanets
NASA is asking for the public's help in learning more about exoplanets in a citizen science program called Exoplanet Watch.
How James Webb peers into the atmospheres of far-off exoplanets
The James Webb Space Telescope recently detected its first exoplanet, but its real promise is in studying exoplanet atmospheres.
How to watch the classified SpaceX Falcon Heavy launch tomorrow
Tomorrow will see the fifth launch of SpaceX's heavy-lift vehicle, the Falcon Heavy, performing a classified launch for the US military.
These supermassive black holes are cozying up close together
Two supermassive black holes have been spotted nestled close together in the heart of merging galaxy UGC4211.
NASA’s Lunar Flashlight mission hindered by thruster issue
NASA's Lunar Flashlight spacecraft, a briefcase-sized satellite on its way to the moon, is experiencing difficulties with its thrusters.
James Webb captures stunning image of star formation in nearby galaxy
A stunning new image from James Webb is also leading astronomers to rethink their theories about how stars and planets could have formed in the early universe.
Mars helicopter keeps on flying as it approaches second anniversary
NASA’s Ingenuity helicopter has been on Mars for almost two years and the high-tech contraption is still in good enough shape to get airborne.
SpaceX making final preparations for first flight of brand new rocket
It’s been a long time coming, but the first orbital test of SpaceX’s mighty Super Heavy rocket and Starship spacecraft looks to be just weeks away.
Russia reveals plan to rescue three space station crewmates
Russian space agency Roscosmos has unveiled a plan for bringing home three crewmembers after their Soyuz capsule suffered damage at the space station.
SpaceX preps Polaris Dawn mission featuring first commercial spacewalk
SpaceX is making final preparations for its all-civilian Polaris Dawn mission, which is expected to involve the first spacewalk by non-professional astronauts.
Large NASA satellite falls back to Earth after decades in orbit
After 38 years orbiting Earth, a large NASA satellite has fallen safely back to Earth, with most of if believed to have burned up during its descent.
SpaceX stacks mighty Super Heavy rocket as it eyes February test launch
SpaceX has shared a video showing its next-generation spaceflight vehicle being stacked on the launchpad ahead of its first test flight.
Virgin Orbit’s first U.K. rocket flight ends in failure
Virgin Orbit’s attempt to become the first spaceflight company to launch an orbital rocket from Western Europe has ended in failure.
Watch a SpaceX rocket hurtle to orbit and back in 90 seconds
SpaceX has released a video featuring a rocket’s-eye view of a recent orbital mission, all the way from launch to landing.
How to watch a SpaceX Dragon depart the ISS on Monday
This week will see a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft depart from the International Space Station (ISS) and head back to Earth. Here's how to watch.
Perseverance rover celebrates its first Martian birthday
The Perseverance rover recently celebrated a milestone: its first Martian year since landing, which marks the end of its primary mission.
Hubble snaps a cluster in our galaxy bursting with stars
The Hubble Space Telescope has captured a grand image of thousands of densely packed stars in a globular cluster within the Milky Way.
Earth to be visited by once-in-50,000-year comet
Skywatchers will soon be in for a special treat, as a comet which passes our planet just once every 50,000 years should be visible in the skies this month.
Peering into clouds of dust to understand star formation
A new image from the European Southern Observatory shows a stunning starscape around the nebula Sh2-54.
Hubble sees the ghostly light of lost, wandering stars
Hubble has investigated wandering stars that aren't tied to any particular galaxy and found that they are giving off a ghostly haze of light.
South Korean lunar orbiter takes gorgeous images of Earth
A South Korean spacecraft arrived in lunar orbit in December 2022, and it recently sent back a couple of stunning images of Earth as seen from the moon.
Old NASA satellite predicted to reenter the atmosphere tomorrow
Most of a NASA satellite reentering the atmosphere tomorrow is expected to burn up and pose minimal risk, but some debris could reach the surface.
James Webb spots early galaxies similar to our Milky Way
Astronomers have used Webb to discover some of the earliest galaxies with a feature called stellar bars, making them similar to our Milky Way.
How to watch the Quadrantids meteor shower this week
As the new year arrives, there's a great chance to catch the Quadrantids meteor shower.
NASA is looking for ideas on how to boost the Hubble Space Telescope
NASA is inviting private companies to submit their proposals for boosting the telescope as a demonstration of how to perform similar operations on satellites.
Perseverance rover experiment produces record amount of oxygen on Mars
Inside the belly of the Perseverance rover, currently exploring Mars's Jezero Crater, is a small box with a big job: making oxygen.