Space-based solar power plants could soon be a thing
China has brought forward plans to build a solar power plant in space in an ambitious project that several other countries are seeking to emulate.
How to view the Arietids meteor shower early tomorrow
If you’re an early riser with a spot of free time to look up, then tomorrow morning you have a good chance to enjoy the Arietids meteor shower.
NASA’s mega moon rocket arrives at launchpad (again)
NASA’s new SLS rocket and Orion spacecraft have arrived on the launchpad at the Kennedy Space Center ahead of a second attempt at a key preflight test.
NASA animations depict highly anticipated Artemis I mission
NASA has released animations that explain in simple terms how it plans to fly its new Orion spacecraft to the moon and back in the Artemis I mission.
A ‘planetary breakup’ is among NASA’s sky-watching treats for June
NASA's sky-watching treats for June include views of a planetary breakup, a famous star cluster, and the Lyra constellation.
How to watch NASA’s moon rocket head to launchpad tonight
Fans of slow TV are in for a treat tonight when NASA begins rolling its next-generation moon rocket to the launchpad for testing ahead of a lunar mission.
Astronomers model an asteroid striking Earth using asteroid Apophis
An international team of space researchers recently came together to test what might happen if Earth were threatened by a large asteroid strike.
Next-generation exoplanet hunter Plato goes through vacuum testing
Plato is a next-generation exoplanet-hunting satellite, set for launch in 2026.
How to watch SpaceX launch a cargo ship to the ISS this week
This week, a SpaceX Cargo Dragon spacecraft will travel to the International Space Station carrying supplies and research. Here's how to watch.
Three Chinese astronauts arrive at new space station Tiangong
Three Chinese astronauts -- Chen Dong, Liu Yang, and Cai Xuzhe -- have arrived at China's new space station, which is currently under construction.
Dark matter studying spacecraft Euclid gets its sunshield
Dark matter telescope Euclid is getting ready for launch, and recently a module of combination sunshield and solar panels has been added to the spacecraft.
Perseverance rover captures a Martian dust cloud forming for first time
Images captured by the Perseverance rover on Mars show a gust of wind lifting up a dust cloud, and data reveals how dramatic dust storms form.
The first images from James Webb will be released in July
NASA has announced the date when the first full-color images from the new James Webb Space Telescope will be released.
How to watch Blue Origin launch space tourists to the edge of space today
Blue Origin, the private launch company owned by Amazon's Jeff Bezos, will shortly be launching six space tourists on a suborbital trip to the edge of space.
NASA awards contracts for next-gen spacesuits
NASA has selected two U.S. companies to build next-generation spacesuits for upcoming lunar missions and spacewalks outside the space station.
It’s been 10 years since SpaceX completed a key mission
It's been exactly 10 years since SpaceX completed its first successful mission to and from the International Space Station.
SpaceX Starship flight kept waiting yet again by FAA
SpaceX is keen to send its next-generation rocket on its first orbital test flight, but the Federal Aviation Administration has other ideas.
Astronaut reveals highlights of recent space voyage
After returning from the ISS earlier this month, German astronaut Matthias Maurer has been talking about what it was like to live and work in space.
Boeing video shows idyllic view from recent Starliner flight
Boeing has shared a video featuring an idyllic view from the window of its CST-100 Starliner capsule as it headed to space on its recent uncrewed test flight.
SpaceX expecting a major decision on Starship this week
Following months of delays regarding the first orbital launch of its next-generation Starship rocket, SpaceX is hoping for good news from the FAA this week.
Ancient volcanoes could be a source of ice on the moon
Researchers from the University of Colorado Boulder have found that there could be thick sheets of ice on the moon, created by ancient volcanoes.
Hubble captures a perfectly formed Grand Design Spiral
An image captured by the Hubble Space Telescope and shared by NASA this week shows the most stunning of spiral galaxies: A Grand Design Spiral called NGC 3631.
New developments in solar sails could enable missions to the sun’s poles
NASA is looking into new designs for solar sails which would improve their navigational capabilities.
See stunning footage captured by Mars helicopter Ingenuity in flight
NASA has released a stunning video, showing a helicopter's eye view of surface of Mars as seen from the air.
There could be a brand new meteor shower visible on Monday
This memorial day weekend there's a chance to view a special astronomical event: A never-before-seen meteor shower called the Tau Herculids.
Two galaxies captured by Hubble are a hotbed of star formation
This week's image from the Hubble Space Telescope shows two galaxies that are a hotbed of star formation.
NASA’s Psyche spacecraft launch delayed by several weeks
The launch of NASA's Psyche spacecraft, set to visit a metal asteroid, has been delayed due to a software issue.
NASA’s next test of its new rocket is set for June
NASA has set the date for its next test of its new rocket, the Space Launch System, and the accompanying Orion spacecraft.
NASA’s plan to save the Ingenuity helicopter from the cold Martian nights
NASA's Ingenuity helicopter has captured the world's affections. But after 28 flights, it is beginning to suffer from the harsh conditions of Martian winter.
NASA ready for key launchpad test of its mega moon rocket
NASA engineers have finished work to get the agency's next-generation SLS moon rocket and Orion spacecraft ready for a key launchpad test.
Watch Boeing’s 5-day spacecraft test in 140 seconds
Boeing has shared a video showing the key moments from its five-day Starliner test mission that involved a round-trip to the space station.
James Webb Telescope eyes exoplanet with oceans of lava
The James Webb Space Telescope team has identified a couple of exoplanets it wants to explore, including one featuring oceans of lava.
Elon Musk tweets photo showing true scale of SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket
SpaceX chief Elon Musk has shared a remarkable image that highlights the true scale of SpaceX’s workhorse Falcon 9 rocket.
Watch Boeing’s Starliner capsule land at end of crucial test mission
Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft has returned to Earth at the end of a crucial test mission, landing in New Mexico on Wednesday.