Watch an astronaut have a haircut in microgravity conditions
Microgravity conditions aboard the ISS mean that a haircut in space requires a piece of extra equipment to avoid causing a mess.
Two space tourists have just returned from the ISS
Two space tourists and a Russian cosmonaut returned to Earth on Sunday night after a 12-day stay aboard the International Space Station.
How to watch SpaceX launch a cargo ship to the space station this week
This week, SpaceX will launch an uncrewed cargo ship to deliver supplies to the International Space Station, and we've got all the details on how to watch.
Spice in space: Inside NASA’s groundbreaking zero-gravity chile pepper project
Astronauts on the ISS are now growing and eating chile peppers in space, so we caught up with NASA to get some pointers on gardening in microgravity.
Research confirms enormous mass of supermassive black hole at center of galaxy
A new study reveals the most precise information yet about the mass of the enormous black hole at the center of our galaxy.
SpaceX launches two missions in one day, setting new record
SpaceX has made two launches within one day using its Falcon 9 rockets, setting a new record for the shortest interval yet between launches.
Trace Gas Orbiter finds a canyon on Mars ‘packed full’ of water ice
A recent study has revealed plentiful water beneath the martian surface in the Valles Marineris canyon system.
Hear the sounds of Jupiter’s moon, Ganymede, as captured by the Juno spacecraft
The Juno spacecraft is famous for capturing images of Jupiter. But Juno scientists have released an audio track of its flyby of Jupiter's moon Ganymede.
Perseverance rover data reveals the secrets of Mars’ Jezero crater
The Perseverance rover has made exciting findings about the location it is exploring on Mars, the Jezero crater.
Launch of NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope delayed until Christmas eve
NASA has announced that the launch of its next-generation telescope, the James Webb Space Telescope, has been delayed until Christmas eve.
Mars helicopter Ingenuity reaches remarkable milestone in its mission
The little Mars helicopter Ingenuity has reached an impressive milestone, hitting a total of 30 minutes spent in the air above the red planet.
How to watch SpaceX’s latest Starlink satellite launch today
SpaceX will shortly be launching a batch of Starlink satellites today, December 18, and we've got the details on how you can watch along at home.
NASA sets new launch date for Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft
NASA has announced a new launch window for the second orbital test flight of Boeing’s beleaguered Starliner CST-100 spacecraft.
The space station’s window on the world looks huge in this photo
Current International Space Station astronaut Matthias Maurer has posted an unusual photo from the facility's Cupola module.
Watch a space tourist answer the most common ISS question from earthlings
A space tourist on the International Space Station has shared a video showing how astronauts go to the bathroom in microgravity conditions.
NASA probe becomes first in history to ‘touch’ the sun
A NASA probe has touched the sun, making it the first human-made object to do so in a feat described by the agency as one giant leap for solar science.
NASA to send more tourists to International Space Station
NASA has announced its second private mission to the ISS, which will come a few months after the first one that's set to take place in February of next year.
Astronauts’ squashed eyeballs may be helped by a high-tech sleeping bag
Scientists believe that an eye disorder experienced by astronauts during long stays aboard the ISS may be solved by a high-tech sleeping bag.
In space, astronauts perform cleaning chores in style
Life on the space station isn’t all science experiments and Earth photography, as demonstrated by this video released by the European Space Agency.
Cool time-lapse shows space station do an entire orbit of Earth
An amateur astronaut aboard the ISS has posted a cool time-lapse video showing the space station performing a complete orbit of Earth.
Michael Strahan describes Blue Origin rocket ride as ‘a special journey’
Football legend and Good Morning America co-anchor Michael Strahan has been talking about his trip to the edge of space on Saturday.
Hubble image captures a stunning spiral galaxy in the constellation of Aquila
This week's image from Hubble captures a spiral galaxy at an angle which shows off both its long spiral arms and the bright clump of stars at its center
How to watch the Geminid meteor shower this week, in person or online
If you'd like to see the Geminid meteor shower, we have details on how to observe it either in person or online.
A stunning infrared nebula hides astronomical objects of interest
A beautiful image of a distant nebula has been captured using the international Gemini Observatory, located in Chile.
Blue Origin launches crew of six space tourists to the edge of space
Blue Origin has successfully launched a six-person crew to the edge of space for the first time.
MIT researchers detail plans for private missions to search for life on Venus
A suite of new privately-funded missions will be heading to Venus to search our neighboring planet for signs of life, beginning in 2023.
Mars helicopter taking a break due to communications issue with Perseverance
The Mars helicopter Ingenuity will be taking a break for a few days while NASA engineers work out a communications issue between it and the rover Perseverance.
Astronomers discover enormous planet in extreme, massive star system
Astronomers have discovered a planet some previously thought to be impossible, orbiting an enormous and extremely hot star system.
NASA launches Imaging X-ray Polarimetry Explorer to study the X-ray universe
NASA launched its latest mission this week: A space-based observatory which will use X-ray instruments to study black holes, neutron stars, and pulsars.
Hubble Space Telescope restored and active following synchronization issue
After an error that occurred in late October forced it into safe mode, the Hubble Space Telescope is now back up and running at full strength.
How to watch Blue Origin’s third space tourism flight on Saturday
Blue Origin will launch its third space tourism flight on Saturday, with the capsule filled to capacity for the first time. Here's how to watch.
Check out the science heading to the ISS on the next SpaceX Crew Dragon flight
NASA has revealed what kind of science experiments are heading to the ISS later this month as part of a SpaceX resupply mission.
NASA launches new tech to better track near-Earth asteroids
NASA has launched new technology to help scientists better track near-Earth asteroids and more accurately assess their risk to our planet.
How to watch two space tourists launch to the space station
Two space tourists from Japan are about to head to the International Space Station for an 11-day stay, and you can watch the mission live.