How to watch the upgraded SpaceX Dragon capsule depart space station
After just over a month docked at the ISS, SpaceX’s upgraded Cargo Dragon spacecraft is about to undock and return to Earth loaded with experiments.
Hubble gallery of galaxies smashing together shows star clusters forming
To celebrate the new year, the Hubble team has released a gallery of six images of such galaxy mergers, where stars are formed in dramatic conditions.
Super magnetic neutron star spins faster than any discovered before
To date, only 30 magnetars have been discovered, but recently a 31st was identified -- and it turns out to be even more unusual than its brethren.
NASA wants to use small satellites to unlock the secrets of the universe
NASA could soon be launching four new small-scale projects which aim to unpick the mysteries of the cosmos on a relatively tiny budget.
How to watch the conjunction of Jupiter, Mercury, and Saturn tonight
Something special is happening in the sky tonight: The planets Mercury, Jupiter, and Saturn will all appear near to each other in a rare triple conjunction.
Scientists discover method for making rocket fuel on Mars
Scientists at the University of California, Irvine have come up with a way to make methane-based rocket fuel from resources available on Mars.
NASA extends Juno and InSight missions, will continue exploring Jupiter and Mars
NASA has announced it is extending the missions of two of its spacecraft: the Juno spacecraft in orbit around Jupiter and the InSight lander located on Mars.
SpaceX’s new Cargo Dragon splashdown will deliver science cargo faster than ever
SpaceX's newly upgraded Cargo Dragon capsule will soon be returning from the International Space Station, carrying the results of scientific experiments.
It may sound ridiculous, but the future of satellites could be steam-powered
It might sound like something straight out of steampunk, but steam power could turn out to be a revolutionary innovation for CubeSats.
Virgin Orbit gears up for second attempt at unique rocket launch
Virgin Orbit has a plan to launch small satellites into orbit by firing a rocket from a Boeing 747. On Wednesday it'll attempt to test the unique system.
How to watch Cygnus spacecraft depart International Space Station on Wednesday
On Wednesday, an uncrewed cargo spacecraft will depart from the ISS, carrying various scientific experiments into orbit on an extended mission.
ISS Astronauts eat radishes grown in space for first time
At the end of 2020, astronauts on the ISS grew radishes in space for the first time. Now, they get to enjoy the fruits -- and veggies -- of their labor.
How to watch the Quadrantid meteor shower tonight
This weekend marks the peak of the Quadrantid meteor shower, with between 60 and 200 meteors per hour whipping past at speeds of up to 25 mph.
NASA is kicking off two missions to help understand space weather
Space weather can be beautiful, like the northern lights, but it can also cause problems for electronics and people in orbit. Two new missions will investigate.
Earth is at its closest to the sun today: It’s perihelion day
Today, the Earth will be at its closest to the sun, coming within 91.5 million miles of our star.
Elon Musk reveals ambitious SpaceX plan for landing Super Heavy booster
SpaceX is already skilled at landing its Falcon 9 rockets soon after launch, but its idea for landing its next-gen Super Heavy booster sounds more challenging.
Watch NASA showcase the best Earth photos taken from ISS in 2020
NASA has selected its top 20 photos of Earth snapped from the International Space Station over the past 12 months -- and there are some absolute stunners.
The world’s first wooden satellite could launch into orbit by 2023
Earth has a problem with orbiting space junk. Wooden satellites might be one way to avoid making the problem worse.
When will it become 2021 on the International Space Station?
With the space station hurtling around Earth 16 times a day at a speed of 17,500 mph, when will it officially become 2021 on the orbiting outpost?
There’s an asteroid the size of a small planet lurking in our solar system
Scientists studying a shard of meteorite have found evidence that it comes from a previously unknown asteroid that could be as large as the dwarf planet Ceres.
Artificial sun sets new record, running at 100 million degrees C for 20 seconds
An artificial sun built in Korea has set a new record for the longest operation, maintaining a temperature of over 100 million degrees Celsius for 20 seconds.
NASA tests vest to protect astronauts from radiation on space missions
A protective vest being tested out on the International Space Station could help shield astronauts from dangerous space radiation.
All about the tubes NASA’s Perseverance rover will use to collect Mars samples
How do you preserve a sample of an alien planet over millions of miles and a decade of time?
See photos of the sample JAXA brought back from asteroid Ryugu
There's a strange silvery sliver among the sample of asteroid rocks.
Watch Santa drop by the International Space Station
Santa has made an unprecedented stop at the International Space Station at the start of his global gift-giving adventure.
SpaceX footage shows recent Starship rocket test in stunning detail
SpaceX has released its most detailed footage yet showing the key stages of its Starship prototype test flight that took place earlier this month.
Space station crew offers a year-end message of hope for fellow earthlings
Members of the space station’s Expedition 64 crew this week offered their fellow earthlings a message of hope at the end of a year like no other.
Watch the ISS attach its new doorway to space
NASA has released a video showing the space station using its robotic arm to fix into place a new airlock, otherwise known as a "doorway to space."
Watch NASA’s movie-like trailer for Perseverance’s upcoming Mars arrival
Watch this NASA video depicting the harrowing finals stages facing its Perseverance rover when it descends to the surface of Mars in February 2021.
Something special will happen in the night sky tonight. Here’s how to see it
If the skies are clear this evening, you can see Jupiter and Saturn appear at their closest in 794 years. Here's how you can find them in the night sky.
Watch SpaceX launch and land its rocket at end of record-breaking year
SpaceX wrapped up 2020 with a successful spy-satellite mission on Saturday. Check out the awesome footage of its final launch and landing of the year.
There’s a weird signal coming from a nearby star, but it’s probably not aliens
A strange signal has been detected coming from a nearby star, Proxima Centauri, but experts are skeptical that it is evidence of intelligent life.
Chinese mission scooped up nearly 4 pounds of moon rock
China's Chang'e 5 mission to the moon has succeeded in bringing back nearly four pounds of lunar rock, which has been handed over to scientists for study.
Solar Orbiter will be paying a Christmas visit to Venus
The European Space Agency (ESA)'s Solar Orbiter will be swinging by Venus this Christmas on its first gravity assist flyby.