Here’s how NASA will drop off a sample of an asteroid
NASA has shared details on how exactly the OSIRIS-REx spacecraft will deliver its sample of asteroid Bennu to Earth.
NASA’s Lucy spacecraft swings by Earth on its way to Trojan asteroids
This weekend, a few lucky observers were able to see NASA's Lucy spacecraft as it performed an Earth flyby before heading back out into space.
Something strange is up with this black hole
Astronomers recently discovered a totally mysterious phenomenon, where a black hole is ejecting material years after it ripped apart a star.
This oddball pair of stars is producing dust shells like clockwork
The James Webb Space Telescope has spotted an intriguing object created by a rare pair of stars which are encircled by rings of dust.
Heaviest element ever discovered in exoplanet atmospheres is a puzzle
Astronomers using the Very Large Telescope have discovered the heaviest element ever in an exoplanet atmosphere.
NASA’s exoplanet hunting satellite is back up and running
NASA's Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite has resumed operations following a technical issue that caused it to be put into safe mode earlier this week.
NASA’s four-person Crew-4 mission splashes down safely off Florida coast
The four astronauts of NASA's Crew-4 mission have returned from the International Space Station and splashed down safely off the coast of Florida.
How to see Lucy spacecraft slingshot past Earth on Sunday
NASA's Lucy spacecraft will perform a fly-by of Earth on Sunday, giving some folks a chance to view it during its high-speed pass.
How to watch SpaceX Crew-4 astronauts return to Earth
After almost six months in orbit, SpaceX’s Crew-4 astronauts will be undocking from the ISS and heading home on Friday, October 14.
Opportunity Mars rover movie incoming — watch the trailer
NASA's famous Opportunity Mars rover is the star of a new documentary coming to Amazon Prime Video next month. Watch the trailer here.
NASA targets new date for maiden launch of its mega moon rocket
Following several abandoned launch attempts, NASA has revealed a new target date for the launch of its next-generation SLS mega moon rocket.
Space tourism pioneer Dennis Tito plans moon trip
More than two decades after becoming the first person to fund their own space trip, Dennis Tito said he's planning to take a SpaceX trip to the moon.
Cool SpaceX video shows droneship view of rocket launch and landing
SpaceX has shared an awesome video showing one of its Falcon 9 rockets launching and then landing -- all in a single clip shot by the same camera.
NASA’s DART mission successfully changed asteroid’s orbit
In a huge step forward for planetary defense technology, NASA has confirmed that last month's DART test mission successfully changed the orbit of an asteroid.
NASA did something special 64 years ago today
NASA’s first-ever spacecraft mission took place 64 years ago this week, though unfortunately it didn’t work out as planned.
NASA aces test of robot balloon that could one day explore Venus
NASA scientists have successfully tested a robotic 'aerobot' balloon that could one day be sent on a mission to explore Venus.
Watch ISS astronaut’s awesome tribute to 2001: A Space Odyssey
During the final days of her six-month mission aboard the ISS, astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti has paid tribute to the movie classic 2001: A Space Odyssey.
Two interacting galaxies are warped by gravitational forces in Hubble image
Hubble snaps a pair of interacting galaxies, close enough to be distorted by tremendous gravitational forces.
How we could search for life on Saturn’s icy moon Enceladus
When it comes to searching for places beyond Earth where life could thrive in our solar system, some of the most intriguing targets aren't planets but moons.
X-ray data from Chandra gives a new view of Webb’s first images
The Chandra X-ray Observatory provides a new spin on the famous first images from the James Webb Space Telescope.
Engineers get NASA’s CAPSTONE lunar satellite spin back under control
For the past month, NASA's CAPSTONE satellite has been spinning through space. But now, engineers have managed to get its attitude back under control.
Dust storm nearly finishes off Mars lander InSight
NASA's InSight mission is dying a slow death. A recent dust storm hasn't helped.
Groundbreaking low-cost Indian Mars mission comes to an end
Nearly a decade after its launch, India's Mars Orbiter Mission has run out of fuel and will cease operations.
Telescope team-up sees Hubble and Webb working together
Scientists have combined data from two powerful telescopes to illuminate the dust in a distant galaxy pair.
How to watch SpaceX’s delayed double satellite launch tonight
SpaceX had been set to launch a Falcon 9 rocket on Thursday, but this plan was derailed by a helium leak. Now, the launch will instead go ahead tonight.
See Jupiter’s icy moon Europa up close and personal in Juno image
The Juno spacecraft performed a close flyby of Jupiter's moon Europa last month, and now NASA has released a high resolution image of its icy surface.
Watch four astronauts welcomed to the International Space Station
The International Space Station has welcomed four new astronauts, with one of them becoming the first Native American woman to reach orbit.
Look out, space billboards could be coming to a sky near you
The idea of satellite-powered space billboards has been around for a while, but new research suggests they could actually be economically viable.
How to watch SpaceX’s Crew-5 astronauts arrive at space station
Four astronauts are on their way to the International Space Station aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule. Here's how to watch them arrive on Thursday.
Watch the highlights of SpaceX’s Crew-5 launch to space station
NASA and SpaceX successfully launched the four Crew-5 astronauts to the International Space Station on Wednesday. Here are the highlights.
Snoopy is heading to space. NASA explains why
NASA is on the verge of another ride to space that will see the popular character travel all the way to the moon and back.
This Mars rover is looking for a new mission
Airbus's Sample Fetch Rover was destined for Mars until NASA pulled the plug on the project in July. But the team behind it is determined to find it a new role.
How to watch SpaceX and NASA launch Crew-5 mission today
This week will see four astronauts blast off in a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft, heading to the International Space Station (ISS). Here's how to watch.
NASA asteroid crash left a comet-like trail 6,000 miles long
Check out this image of a comet-like trail that occurred after NASA intentionally crashed a spacecraft into an asteroid as part of a planetary defense test.