Here’s what the James Webb Space Telescope will set its sights on next
Now that the James Webb Space Telescope has sent back its first images of deep space, you might be wondering what's coming next. Here's the scoop!
What’s your string theory for Mars rover’s latest find?
NASA's Mars rover, Perseverance, has discovered another mysterious object while exploring the red planet earlier this month.
Zip through space to the stunning Southern Ring Nebula
The James Webb Space Telescope team has posted a cool video that zips through space all the way to the stunning Southern Ring Nebula.
Watch NASA’s cinematic trailer for its upcoming moon mission
In the same week that NASA announced a timetable for the maiden launch of its mega moon rocket, the agency has dropped a cinematic trailer for the mission.
NASA eyes three dates for mega moon rocket’s maiden launch
NASA has taken a major step toward the highly anticipated maiden launch of its mega moon rocket, naming three potential launch dates.
SpaceX’s powerful Falcon Heavy rocket has another date with space
SpaceX’s powerful Falcon Heavy rocket has scored another date with space after NASA selected the vehicle to launch the Roman telescope.
NASA delays its VIPER moon mission
NASA says it's delaying the VIPER mission that will see a rover explore the lunar surface for resources such as water that could aid crewed space missions.
Hubble captures a glittering, glorious globular cluster
The Hubble image this week shows a globular cluster called Terzan 2, with a blanket of sparkling stars visible by the thousand over the blackness of the sky.
Astronomers want your help to spot hidden black holes
A citizen science project is inviting members of the public to help search for hidden black holes.
Astronomers detect weird ‘heartbeat’ pulse of radio waves
Astronomers have discovered a weird periodic fast radio burst coming from billions of light-years away.
How to watch SpaceX Starlink launch with booster on 13th mission
In a few hours, SpaceX will launch a further batch of Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit using one of its Falcon 9 rockets. Here's how to watch.
ESA satellite in a race against time to dodge space junk
The accumulation of junk which is damaging to the environment isn't only a problem here on Earth: it's also a problem in space.
New dust-mapping instrument arrives at International Space Station
Delivered to the International Space Station today was a new instrument designed to track how small particles of dust can have a big impact on Earth's climate.
SpaceX Dragon docks with ISS carrying research and fresh vegetables
An uncrewed SpaceX Dragon cargo ship has arrived at the International Space Station, carrying a variety of scientific experiments and supplies for the crew.
Watch highlights of the first launch of new European rocket
The European Space Agency launched a new rocket for the first time this week, with the inaugural mission of the Vega-C.
James Webb captures Jupiter’s moons and rings in infrared
The James Webb Space Telescope made headlines with its ability to look deep into the universe, but it will also be used to look at some targets closer to home.
How to watch a spaceship dock with the ISS on Saturday
Another SpaceX Cargo Dragon spacecraft is about to dock with the International Space Station. Here's how to watch and what to expect.
NASA’s Mars Ingenuity has been temporarily grounded
Dust storms on Mars have prompted NASA to park its Ingenuity helicopter for a few weeks until better conditions prevail.
Prime Day telescope deals bring discounts on Celestron and Gskyer
Prime Day telescope discounts are going on for a few more hours and they include great discounts on popular brands like Celestron and Gsyker.
Gorgeous images show off James Webb telescope’s remarkable abilities
If yesterday's deep field image got you excited for the James Webb Space Telescope, there's a veritable feast of space images on offer today.
Check out Doctor Who’s wacky Whomobile from 1973
Check out the Whomobile, Doctor Who's futuristic (well, futuristic for 1973) automobile that appeared in at least one episode of the British sci-fi show.
Watch: SpaceX’s Super Heavy rocket suffers explosion during test
SpaceX’s next-generation Super Heavy rocket suffered an explosion during pre-launch testing on Monday afternoon. The incident was captured during a livestream.
See the universe in stunning detail in first James Webb image
NASA today released the first science image from the world's most powerful space telescope, showing the infrared universe in a depth never seen before.
NASA video shows close-up look at moon rocket during recent test
NASA has shared a close-up look at its next-generation Space Launch System (SLS) moon rocket during a recent test ahead of its maiden flight.
Watch SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket soar above the clouds in latest launch
It was foggy at the SpaceX launch site on Sunday, but the livestream quickly revealed a beautiful scene as the rocket soared above a thick blanket of cloud.
How to watch the release of the first James Webb Space Telescope images
This week will see a huge event in the world of astronomy with the release of the first science images from the James Webb Space Telescope. Here's how to watch.
What will happen when spacecraft DART crashes into an asteroid
NASA's DART spacecraft is on a mission to crash into an asteroid. Now researchers have modeled what will happen when it does so.
Epic galaxy merger imaged by Hubble Space Telescope
Hubble has captured two galaxies merging, located 520 million light-years from Earth in the Orion constellation.
Citizen scientist discovers a raft of ultracool binary stars
It's not only professional astronomers who make amazing discoveries about space -- sometimes enthusiastic amateurs make impressive scientific discoveries too.
How to watch the first launch of a new European rocket on Thursday
This week, the European Space Agency (ESA) will launch its new rocket, the Vega-C, on its first flight. Here's how to watch.
The International Space Station has a new way to dispose of trash
Even astronauts on the International Space Station have to take out the trash.
Perseverance rover scoops up a sample from Mars’ Jezero delta
NASA's Perseverance rover recently starting exploring an area of Mars called the Jezero crater delta, and this week it collected its ninth sample so far.
NASA’s CAPSTONE satellite maneuver sends spacecraft on its way to lunar orbit
NASA's CAPSTONE satellite is on its way to orbit around the moon, following a software issue which caused it to lose contact with Earth this week.
Here are the cosmic targets for James Webb’s Telescope’s first images
This week will see the release of the first science images from the James Webb Space Telescope, and NASA has announced which objects the images will show.