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
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.
This is what a rocket launch looks like from space
Astronauts aboard the International Space Station have captured images of Wednesday's rocket launch to the station involving three crew members.
Elon Musk offers update on first flight of SpaceX’s new Starship rocket
SpaceX chief Elon Musk has suggested a new date for when its next-generation Starship rocket could launch on its first orbital test flight.
Neptune as you’ve never seen it before, imaged by Webb telescope
The newly deployed James Webb Space Telescope has once again turned its attention to planets closer to home, capturing Neptune in a remarkable way.
ISS gets more crowded with 3 new astronauts taking crew to 10
The ISS is now a little more crowded than usual after three new crew members arrived at the facility on Wednesday, September 21, bringing the crew count to 10.
How to watch NASA astronaut’s speedy ride to ISS on Wednesday
American astronaut Frank Rubio is heading to the International Space Station on Wednesday in a speedy trip that will take just three-and-a-half hours.
Listen to the sound of a meteoroid striking Mars
NASA has shared the sound of a meteoroid crashing into Mars. It's the first time for seismic signals from a meteoroid impact to be detected on another planet.
Cool Cupola image looks in at astronauts looking out
NASA has shared an unusual image showing space station crew members Bob Hines and Jessica Watkins peering out from the Cupola.
SpaceX nails first Starlink launch since its internet service went global
After several scrubs due to poor weather, SpaceX launched its latest Starlink mission on Sunday in the first flight since its internet service went global.
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Meteor Network solves Thursday’s fireball mystery
Folks in parts of Scotland and Northern Ireland were treated to an unexpected light show on Wednesday when a mysterious object streaked across the night sky.
Watch Rocket Lab achieve its 30th launch and 150th satellite delivery
Rocket Lab has achieved its 30th Electron rocket launch since its first one in 2017 and successfully deployed its 150th satellite to orbit.
Dinosaurs would’ve loved NASA, retired astronaut says
By reminding us of how dinosaurs met their fate, a retired astronaut has highlighted an important NASA mission that could have huge consequences for Earth.
Watch the space station spit out garbage toward Earth
International Space Station astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti has shared a video showing how the orbiting outpost disposes of garbage.
NASA Mars video shows planet in incredible detail
NASA has released a video that explores a 2.5-billion-pixel mosaic of Mars, the most detailed image of the red planet ever created.
Astronaut’s photo from ISS shows Earth in a different light
An American astronaut has shared a wonderfully unique image of Earth taken from the International Space Station's Cupola module.
NASA confirms date for third launch attempt of next-gen rocket
After two failed attempts to launch its new SLS rocket toward the moon, NASA has confirmed a new schedule for a third effort to begin the Artemis I mission.
Watch Blue Origin’s rocket explode mid-flight
Blue Origin suffered a rare mid-flight rocket failure in an uncrewed mission on Monday. The company owned by Jeff Bezos is now investigating the cause.
ISS astronaut’s photos capture a ‘wonderful world’
Inspired by Louis Armstrong’s 1967 classic, an ISS astronaut recently posted four sublime Earth images alongside lyrics from the legendary track.
NASA rocket repairs going to plan ahead of 3rd launch effort
NASA engineers are working to get its next-generation rocket into orbit to finally launch the ambitious Artemis space exploration program.
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
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
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
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
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.