NASA time-lapse shows Mars rover speeding across planet’s surface
A time-lapse video released by NASA this week shows its six-wheeled Perseverance rover tackling the rocky terrain of Mars.
NASA’s Mars sounds open up whole new world for scientists
A new NASA video features some of the fascinating sounds collected by its Mars rover and explains how the recordings are assisting scientists.
See the 42 biggest asteroids in our solar system in stunning detail
The European Southern Observatory (ESO) has released images of 42 of the largest asteroids in the asteroid belt, showing their variety of sizes and shapes.
James Webb Space Telescope arrives in French Guiana ahead of launch
The James Webb Space Telescope, which will allow astronomers to hunt for habitable exoplanets, has arrived at its launch destination in French Guiana.
Chinese crew launches to new space station — including station’s first woman
Three astronauts blasted off for China's longest-ever stay in space this week, including Wang Yaping who is the first woman to stay on the new space station.
Russian cosmonaut and film crew returned safely to Earth from space station
A trio of Russian crew members including an actress and film producer have landed safely after departing the International Space Station (ISS).
Hubble spots persistent water vapor on Europa — but only in one hemisphere
Evidence from the Hubble Space Telescope shows persistent water vapor on Jupiter's moon Europa -- but only in one hemisphere.
Watch a Russian film crew depart from the ISS tonight
Having spent 11 days on the International Space Station (ISS), a Russian film crew will be heading back to Earth this evening, Saturday, October 16.
Perseverance rover captures stunning panoramic image of Mars’s South Séítah
NASA has released a stunning panoramic view of the surface of Mars, composed of pictures taken by the Perseverance rover.
Errant thruster firing causes scare on International Space Station
A worrying issue caused the International Space Station to temporarily tilt out of its orbit on the morning of Friday, October 15.
‘Like diamonds in the sky’: NASA’s Lucy mission launches to study asteroids
NASA's Lucy spacecraft has blasted off from Earth and is on its way to study the Trojan asteroids in our solar system.
NASA wants you to appreciate the moon on Saturday night
NASA has some exciting goodies lined up for International Observe the Moon Night this Saturday. Here's what to expect.
Virgin Galactic delays the launch of its commercial space tourism service
Virgin Galactic has revealed that it is delaying the launch of its commercial space tourism service until the end of 2022.
Blue Origin releases first footage showing Shatner in space
Star Trek legend William Shatner became the oldest man to visit space on Wednesday. Footage released by Blue Origin shows the nonagenarian enjoying the ride.
How to watch Blue Origin launch William Shatner into space
This week, space tourism company Blue Origin will launch a flight to space and back featuring a very special crew member: Star Trek actor William Shatner.
Shatner admits he’s ‘a little frightened’ about Wednesday’s rocket ride
William Shatner says he’s 'a little frightened' about Wednesday’s rocket ride that will see him become the oldest person to travel to the edge of space.
NASA video reveals complexity of Mars Sample Return mission
Watch this NASA video showing the complex series of steps required to bring the first samples of Mars rock to Earth, a mission it plans to carry out by 2030.
Watch a year of life on the space station squeezed into 60 seconds
We know life is busy for astronauts on the space station, but this 60-second video from the European Space Agency makes it look positively hectic!
Take a ride on the space station from Texas to Maine
Enjoy a high-speed ride aboard the International Space Station as it passes over the U.S. at night, from Texas to Maine.
Mystery of a strange, mirrored double galaxy solved using Hubble data
A strange object discovered in 2013 seemed to show two perfectly mirrored galaxies. Now astronomers have figured out why.
How to watch NASA’s asteroid explorer Lucy launch this week
This week, NASA is launching its newest explorer: Lucy, a spacecraft that will travel to the asteroids near Jupiter. Here's how to watch the launch live.
New Chang’e-5 lunar sample includes youngest volcanic moon rocks to date
A team has analyzed a lunar sample from China's Chang'e-5 spacecraft and found it contains some of the youngest volcanic lunar material discovered to date.
Hubble snaps image of two galaxies that are merging to become one
The image from the Hubble Space Telescope this week shows two galaxies which are merging into one as the force of their gravities pulls them together.
Meet NASA’s Crew-3, who are getting ready for a Halloween launch to the ISS
A new group of astronauts will soon be journeying to the International Space Station, traveling aboard a brand-new SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft.
Test of Boeing’s troubled Starliner capsule pushed to next year
Things aren't looking good for Boeing's Starliner capsule. NASA has confirmed that the craft's second orbital test flight has now been postponed until 2022.
How to watch a livestream of investigation of ice planet Uranus this weekend
If you have some free time this weekend, why not tune into an astronomy broadcast showing astronomers investigating the distant ice giant planet Uranus?
Perseverance confirms Jezero Crater was once a lake, could have supported life
Data from the Perseverance rover confirms that the Jezero Crater was once a large lake, supporting the possibility that life could once have blossomed on Mars.
Space food isn’t all tasteless slop sucked through a straw
An astronaut aboard the space station has posted a video revealing some of the culinary delights currently being enjoyed by the crew.
Meet the bold and brilliant Latinos of NASA
To celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, we rounded up this list of the most bold and brilliant Latinos at NASA, both past and present
Watch this 360 video tour of the space station’s ‘beating heart’
International Space Station astronaut Thomas Pesquet has dropped his latest video offering a closer look at the key modules that make up the orbiting outpost.
This is what a dinner party looks like on the space station
International Space Station astronaut Megan McArthur has posted a video showing what a Saturday night dinner party looks like on the orbiting outpost.
This awesome sight made the ISS crew dash to the Cupola
Astronauts aboard the International Space Station recently hurried to the observation module to marvel at a spectacular view of our planet and beyond.
Check out NASA’s top skywatching tips for this month
Telescope or no telescope, you can enjoy all of the night-sky treats recommended by NASA throughout the month of October.
Largest comet ever discovered is heading toward the sun — but no need to panic
The largest comet ever is heading toward the sun -- but don't worry, it won't pose any threat to us as it won't come closer than the orbit of Saturn.