SpaceX Starship rocket launches in first test flight, but explodes in midair
SpaceX has launched its integrated Starship for the first time, with the spacecraft leaving the launch pad in a test flight. But not everything went to plan.
How to watch SpaceX launch record-breaking Starship rocket on Thursday
SpaceX is aiming to perform the first orbital test flight of the Starship on April 20. A successful launch will make it the most powerful rocket ever to fly.
How to watch a rare hybrid solar eclipse
Skywatchers in some parts of the world should look up this week to witness a hybrid solar eclipse. The rare celestial event will also be live streamed by NASA.
An old NASA spacecraft will crash to Earth on Wednesday
A retired NASA spacecraft will reenter Earth’s atmosphere on Wednesday, with some parts of the vehicle expected to crash to Earth.
SpaceX launches a different kind of Starship
It's a Starship launch of sorts, that much can be said. But it's not really what SpaceX fans had been hoping for on Monday.
James Webb captures a stunning image of two galaxies merging
The James Webb Space Telescope has captured a gorgeous image of a dramatic cosmic event: two galaxies colliding.
JUICE mission to Jupiter sends back first images of Earth from space
The European Space Agency's Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer spacecraft has sent back its first images from space -- and they are some stunning views of the Earth.
SpaceX scrubs launch of world’s most powerful rocket due to valve issue
The planned first launch of the SpaceX Super Heavy rocket was called off due to a frozen valve, and the event turned into a wet dress rehearsal instead.
NASA’s Curiosity Mars rover gets a speed boost
NASA's hardy Curiosity rover has received a major software update that its team says will enable it to continue exploring Mars for years to come.
SpaceX aims to launch world’s most powerful rocket on Monday
After a long wait, SpaceX has been given clearance by the Federal Aviation Administration to launch the Starship on its first orbital flight.
See highlights of the launch of the European JUICE spacecraft
See video of an Ariane 5 rocket launching the European Space agency's JUICE mission to Jupiter's icy moons from this morning.
How to watch JUICE mission launch to Jupiter’s icy moons
The European Space Agency is making final preparations for the launch of an advanced spacecraft that will explore the icy moons of Jupiter.
NASA’s Mars helicopter aces milestone 50th flight
NASA's trailblazing Ingenuity helicopter has aced its 50th flight on Mars, a remarkable feat considering it was only ever expected to embark on five missions.
Machine learning used to sharpen the first image of a black hole
A machine learning technique called PRIMO has sharpened the famous first-ever image of a black hole from 2019.
Launch of Europe’s Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer delayed by 24 hours
The launch of the European Space Agency's JUICE mission to the icy moons of Jupiter has been delayed by 24 hours due to weather conditions.
NASA reveals simulated Mars habitat for volunteers’ yearlong stay
In preparation for the first crewed Mars mission, NASA will put four volunteers inside a specially designed habitat for an entire year from this summer.
What the JUICE spacecraft is hoping to learn about Jupiter’s icy moons
Tomorrow sees the launch of the JUICE spacecraft, which will travel to the Jupiter system to investigate whether the moons there could be potentially habitable.
James Webb captures stunning image of supernova remnant Cassiopeia A
A stunning new image from the James Webb Space Telescope shows a famous supernova remnant called Cassiopeia A, or Cas A.
Elon Musk says SpaceX now eyeing late April for first Starship flight
SpaceX boss Elon Musk said on Monday that the maiden orbital flight of the world's most powerful rocket could take place toward the end of this month.
Elon Musk confirms flight readiness of world’s most powerful rocket
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has confirmed that the Starship is fully stacked and ready to launch on its maiden orbital flight, possibly as early as next week.
Unique black hole is trailed by 200,000 light-year-long tail of stars
A strange, lonely supermassive black hole is trailed by a tail of stars that's twice as long as the Milky Way is wide.
James Webb captures the rarely-seen rings around Uranus
Following up on its image of Neptune released last year, astronomers using Webb have just released a brand-new image of Uranus as you've never seen it before.
Hubble spots an ancient pair of supermassive black holes about to merge
Recently, astronomers using the Hubble Space Telescope spotted two quasars burning brightly in the night sky -- and they're on a collision course.
NASA’s new interactive mosaic shows Mars in amazing detail
NASA has launched a new interactive tool that shows Mars in extraordinary detail and lets you travel between points of interest at the click of a mouse.
A spacecraft at the ISS is about to take a very short trip
Three astronauts aboard the International Space Station are about to take a very short ride aboard a Soyuz spacecraft.
Most powerful rocket could launch on Monday, FAA reveals
The highly anticipated maiden flight of the world's most powerful rocket could take place on Monday, though SpaceX still has to overcome one particular hurdle.
NASA’s Ingenuity helicopter sets two flight records on Mars
During its 49th flight on Mars, NASA's Ingenuity helicopter achieved two flight records, flying faster and higher than ever before.
Watch NASA’s cinematic video introducing moon astronauts
NASA has shared a video introducing the four astronauts who will become the first humans to leave low-Earth orbit in five decades.
Saturn’s rings are raining down particles on its atmosphere
New research using the Hubble Space Telescope shows that Saturn's icy rings actually heat up its upper atmosphere.
Here are the 4 astronauts who will travel to the moon for Artemis II
This crew of four will be the first people to leave low-Earth orbit in over 50 years.
Perseverance rover collects its first sample from Jezero delta
The sample is rich in carbonate, a chemical compound that is excellent at preserving signs of life.
How to watch NASA reveal the Artemis II moon astronauts
NASA is just a short time away from naming the four astronauts who will be taking a trip to the moon. Here's how to watch the big reveal ...
Check out NASA’s skywatching tips for April
NASA is back with its monthly update of fun stuff to spot in the sky over the coming weeks — and April offers plenty to enjoy.
Virgin Orbit lays off most staff over funding struggles
Virgin Orbit has laid off most of its staff after failing to secure a funding lifeline to continue with the development of its space solutions business.