How the James Webb Space Telescope creates images of ‘invisible’ interstellar objects
NASA doesn't just point a telescope at space and snap a photo. JWST's data needs to be translated from infrared to visible light — then it becomes an image.
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.
Could ‘Moon’ be a giant leap for the tourism industry?
A trip to the moon -- or something a bit like it -- could be on the cards for tourists if a couple of Canadian entrepreneurs get their way.
NASA needs good weather for Wednesday’s Crew-5 launch. How’s it looking?
NASA needs good weather conditions to launch SpaceX's Crew-5 astronauts from the Kennedy Space Center to the space station on Wednesday. So how's it looking?
Watch NASA’s cinematic trailer for this week’s SpaceX Crew-5 launch
NASA has released a cinematic trailer as part of the build-up for this week's SpaceX Crew-5 mission to the International Space Station.
Gorgeous nightscape shared by outgoing ISS astronaut
Determined to enjoy the enviable view before returning home, an ISS astronaut has shared a gorgeous nightscape from the station some 250 miles above Earth.
NASA’s October skywatching tips include ‘evenings with giants’
What with October just starting, NASA has served up its monthly tips on what to look out for in the sky over the coming weeks.
How to watch the Orionid meteor shower this month
Through October you'll have the chance to catch one of the most spectacular meteor showers of the year, the Orionid meteor shower.
This galaxy helps astronomers measure the size of the universe
Trying to measure the size of the universe is no easy task, but this galaxy imaged by Hubble can help.
One galaxy, two views: Webb and Hubble take on the same target
The Hubble and James Webb telescopes are both powerful tools for peering out into the cosmos, but the way they view the universe is quite different.
Some weird debris just fell off the Mars helicopter Ingenuity
Mars helicopter Ingenuity recently completed its 33rd flight, but it had some strange debris along for part of the ride.
Hunting for evidence of the first stars that ever existed
Astronomers might have found evidence of the very first stars which existed in the universe.
NASA’s Space Launch System rocket undamaged by hurricane, will launch next month
With hurricane Ian having moved past Florida, NASA has confirmed that its SLS rocket was not damaged and has set a new date for the next launch attempt.
Hubble spots cocoon of gas protecting galaxy for the first time
Research using the Hubble Space Telescope reveals a protective shield which has kept two of our neighboring galaxies safe for billions of years.
NASA’s observatory in an airplane, SOFIA, takes its last flight
NASA's observatory on an airplane, SOFIA, has taken its last flight and will be retiring from service.
SpaceX eyes mission to extend life of NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope
SpaceX is working with NASA to explore the possibility of using its Dragon spacecraft to extend the life of the Hubble Space Telescope mission.
DART asteroid impact imaged by Webb and Hubble space telescopes
The Hubble and Webb telescopes captured DART smashing into an asteroid this week – the first time they've simultaneously observed the same celestial target.
NASA’s Juno spacecraft shares first image from Jupiter moon flyby
NASA's Juno spacecraft has sent back its first image of Jupiter's icy Europa moon in one of the closest flybys in decades.
What’s going on with NASA’s mega moon rocket launch?
If everything had gone to plan, NASA's next-generation SLS rocket would have launched a while ago. But it's still very much on the ground. So what's the latest?
Check out this awesome footage of a triple-booster rocket launch
Check out these cool video clips showing a recent launch of a ULA Atlas IV Heavy rocket from the Vandenberg Space Force Base in California.
NASA takes a closer look at DART’s final images before asteroid crash
NASA has revealed details about the final images taken by its DART spacecraft just before it crashed into an asteroid on Monday in a planetary defense test.
NASA targets new SpaceX Crew-5 launch date due to Hurricane Ian
Hurricane Ian has forced NASA and SpaceX to set a new target date for the launch of four Crew-5 astronauts to the International Space Station.