Monster black hole gives off epic radio emissions as it chows down on gas
Astronomers have captured incredible emissions from a monster black hole with a mass equivalent to 55 million suns.
How to watch the spectacular Quadrantids meteor shower this week
This week will see the peak of the Quadrantids meteor shower, which could be the most spectacular meteor shower of 2022.
See images of Mars captured by China’s Tianwen-1 mission
The China National Space Administration (CNSA) has released pictures from its Tianwen-1 mission, including the spacecraft in orbit around Mars.
How to watch the James Webb Space Telescope deploy its sunshield this week
The James Webb Space Telescope is still unfolding, and today will see the tensioning of its sunshield. Here's how to watch live coverage of the event.
Here are some of the scientific highlights from the ISS in 2021
NASA has released a round-up of some of the biggest scientific discoveries made on the International Space Station in 2021.
ISS operations extended through 2030
Discussion continues about what will replace the International Space Station, but the iconic orbiting station won't be going anywhere any time soon.
James Webb’s sunshield extended to its full 47-foot width
The James Webb Space Telescope is deploying its tennis court-sized sunshield -- a complex operation of many steps which began earlier this week.
Check out these jaw-dropping space images from 2021
To celebrate what's been an extraordinary year in space exploration, we've picked out some of the most striking images released by NASA over the last 12 months.
3 special space missions to look forward to in early 2022
The past year was a busy one for U.S. rocket launches, and 2022 looks set to be just as exciting. Here are three notable ones slated for the coming months.
NASA’s top skywatching tips for January include a meteor shower
NASA is back with some top tips on what to look out for in the night sky during January -- clear skies permitting, of course!
SpaceX eyes new launch date for first orbital Starship flight
A delay in the FAA's licensing process means SpaceX won't be able to launch its next-generation Starship rocket in late January as hoped.
NASA just dropped an exciting update about the Webb space telescope
As the James Webb Space Telescope continues to gradually deploy, NASA has dropped some exciting news about the longevity of the mission.
Watch the story so far of NASA’s Perseverance Mars rover
NASA’s Perseverance rover has been incredibly busy exploring the surface of Mars since its arrival in February. A new video tells the story so far.
James Webb Space Telescope to begin crucial deployment step on Tuesday
As of Monday, the James Webb Space Telescope is a quarter of the way to its destination orbit. But there are still lots of things that have to go right.
This is how you work off festive excesses — if you’re in space
ISS astronauts have to exercise in order to maintain muscle mass and bone density in microgravity conditions. A current inhabitant shows us how it's done.
A spacewalk just took place that wasn’t at the ISS
China’s space station is currently hosting its second crew, and on Sunday the facility saw its fourth spacewalk since deployment.
Webb space telescope has launched, but trickiest bit is yet to come
The James Webb Space Telescope launched to great fanfare on Christmas Day, but before it can get to work, it has to complete some challenging maneuvers.
Hubble captures the site of an epic supernova, spotted by amateur astronomers
This week's image from the Hubble Space Telescope shows a galaxy which was the site of an epic supernova spotted in 2014.
See the best photos from the International Space Station this year
NASA has shared some of the best pictures from the International Space Station (ISS) this year, showing the research and other work being done there.
NASA’s anti-asteroid DART mission sends back its first images
NASA's DART spacecraft which is on its way to crash into an asteroid has sent back its first images, confirming that its camera is operating well.
The James Webb Space Telescope is about to supercharge our hunt for exoplanets
The James Webb Space Telescope is set to launch in the coming months, and when it does, it will completely revolutionize how we hunt for habitable planets.
NASA is launching a mission to weird metal asteroid Psyche next year
NASA has revealed more about its plans to visit the strange metal asteroid Psyche, as part of a mission launching next year.
Largest ever group of lonely rogue planets discovered in Milky Way
Deep in the cold, dark emptiness of interstellar space, you can find some lonely planets roaming freely and not orbiting a star.
James Webb Space Telescope launched on mission to uncover secrets of the universe
A new era in astronomy is underway, with the successful launch today of the world's most powerful space telescope.
How to watch the James Webb Space Telescope launch to space
The latest launch schedule for the James Webb Space Space Telescope suggests it will head to space early on Saturday morning. Here's how to watch.
‘Aliens’ deployed by vacation resort in bid to boost tourism
There may well be aliens lurking in deep space, but they're also here on Earth helping to promote tourism, according to a city in Japan.
NASA packs one of its busiest years into an 11-minute video
At the end of a very busy year, NASA has released a video highlighting many of the missions and other endeavors from the last 12 months.
NASA’s Perseverance rover shares its top Mars photos from 2021
NASA has shared a video featuring the most popular Mars images taken this year by its highly advanced Perseverance rover.
Watch NASA’s trailer for launch of most powerful space telescope ever
Check out NASA’s wonderfully cinematic trailer for the James Webb Space Telescope mission, which is set to launch this weekend.
Check out this incredibly detailed Mars imagery captured by NASA’s rover
A new video released by NASA features detailed imagery of Mars captured by its Perseverance rover, and also includes all of the points of interest.
SpaceX did something remarkable for the 100th time on Tuesday
SpaceX celebrated on Tuesday after nailing the landing of a Falcon 9 rocket for the 100th time, six years after it performed the first perfect touchdown.
NASA reveals launch date for its first space tourism mission to ISS
NASA this week announced the target date for the launch of its first space tourism mission to the International Space Station.
Space station strikes multitude of poses for astronaut photographer
NASA Johnson has posted a remarkable set of images showing the International Space Station against the blackness of space.
Spot the space missions in NASA’s animated holiday card
NASA's animated holiday card features many of the space missions that the agency is currently working on. How many can you spot?