Largest-ever digital photographs taken by Vera Rubin Observatory camera
The largest digital photographs ever taken in a single shot have been captured using the imaging sensors which will be used in the Vera Rubin Observatory.
Exoplanets could be made of diamonds, unlike anything in our solar system
In a concept straight out of a dream, new research shows that our universe could host carbon-rich planets made of diamonds.
New SpaceX Starship prototype will fly to a height of 60,000 feet
Elon Musk has announced plans for the next phase of testing of the SpaceX Starship, which may be ready in as little as a week.
Rocket startup Astra makes its first launch but fails to reach orbit
The Astra rocket, code named Rocket 3.1, launched successfully but failed to reach orbit due to a problem during the first stage burn.
Amateur astronomer discovers huge asteroid that will cruise past Earth
An amateur astronomer has discovered a huge asteroid headed near Earth. But there's no need to panic, as it will miss our planet by 25 million miles.
Curiosity rover performs special experiment to look for evidence of life on Mars
This week NASA's Curiosity rover will perform a highly anticipated experiment that could reveal clues about the possibility of life once existing on Mars.
Dark matter might be even stranger than we thought, according to Hubble
A new study using the Hubble Space Telescope suggests that we understand dark matter even less than we previously thought.
NASA wants to start a gold rush in space, so it’s putting a bounty on moon dirt
NASA is looking to recruit private companies to help it collect up space resources. And it’s starting with a request for moon dirt and rocks.
Muscular mice stay stacked even on the International Space Station
Do gene-edited mice retain their muscle bulk in space? It turns out the answer is yes -- and that bodes well for future astronauts.
NASA celebrates 20 years of experiments on the space station
NASA has marked two decades of experiments aboard the ISS with the release of a video highlighting the important role that it plays in the field of science.
Watch this sped-up launch-to-landing footage of a recent SpaceX mission
SpaceX has posted a cool video showing a recent mission from launch to landing, with the sped-up footage provided by a camera attached to a Falcon 9 rocket.
Hubble captures a globular cluster of densely packed stars
The Hubble Space Telescope team has released another stunning space image captured by the instrument -- this one of a globular cluster called NGC 1805.
Virgin Galactic will conduct crewed test flight of SpaceShipTwo next month
Virgin Galactic will be conducting a crewed test of it SpaceShipTwo next month, inching closer to its plan of taking tourists to the very edge of space.
China’s secretive reusable spacecraft lands safely after two-day mission
China has landed its secretive spacecraft in a mission that reportedly achieved key breakthroughs in researching the spacecraft’s reusable technologies.
Near-perfect mirror ready to be mounted in NASA’s Roman Space Telescope
NASA has reached a milestone in the development of its newest telescope, Roman, set to launch in 2025, with the completion of its primary mirror.
NASA Chandra images highlight the beauty of the universe in X-ray wavelength
NASA has released a collection of beautiful images which combine X-ray observations from the Chandra Observatory with other wavelengths.
Got a bright idea for a space mission? European Space Agency wants to hear it
If there's an area of space you've always dreaming of exploring, now is your chance: The European Space Agency is inviting proposals for future space missions.
NASA begins testing on Perseverance rover’s twin, OPTIMISM
NASA's Perseverance rover is on its way to Mars, and now testing has begun on a twin of the rover which stayed here on Earth, OPTIMISM.
Astronomers observe largest-ever merger between ‘impossible’ black holes
Researchers have observed the most massive black hole collision ever detected, using the gravitational wave observatories LIGO and VIRGO.
Rocket Lab’s recent launch contained a surprise 2-in-1 satellite
Rocket Lab's recent launch of an Electron rocket was carrying a secret surprise: A part of the rocket that detached to form a Photon satellite.
SpaceX claims Starlink hit speeds of 100 Mbps in initial tests
SpaceX says Starlink satellites' initial tests show super-low latency and advanced download speeds.
Arianespace takes on SpaceX and Rocket Lab in satellite rideshare business
Arianespace launched 53 small satellites into orbit on Wednesday as it aims to take on SpaceX and Rocket Lab in the satellite ridesharing business.
Check out the awesome power of NASA’s Artemis rocket booster
NASA has successfully completed a full-scale booster test of its Space Launch System that will transport humans to the moon, Mars, and possibly beyond.
Rocket Lab given go-ahead to launch rockets from U.S. soil
Rocket Lab has been granted a Launch Operator License by the Federal Aviation Administration, paving the way for its first missions from U.S. soil.
NASA reveals the visual delights viewable in the night sky this month
NASA has some useful information about what you can see in the night sky in September, with no special equipment required!
Marvel at this stunning footage of SpaceX’s latest rocket landing
A rare on-shore landing enabled SpaceX to capture some cool footage of its latest rocket descent on Sunday.
How to watch NASA test its new Artemis rocket booster on Wednesday
NASA will soon be testing the booster section of its brand-new Space Launch System (SLS) rocket, which is designed to carry astronauts to the moon.
Rocket Lab back in business after first launch since July mission failure
Rocket Lab has achieved its first successful launch since its failed flight on July 5 when it lost its rocket and payload of satellites.
Crew Dragon astronauts talk about historic mission in new NASA podcast
A new NASA podcast pulls together various media interviews with Crew Dragon astronauts Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken after their historic SpaceX mission.
Watch SpaceX nail its first on-shore rocket landing in five months
SpaceX has performed its first on-shore rocket landing since March in a mission that deployed an Earth-observing satellite for Argentina’s space agency.
NASA selects five mission proposals to investigate space weather
NASA has announced five new concept proposals to investigate the phenomena of space weather and to better understand how the sun affects the space environment.
How to watch SpaceX attempt first onshore rocket landing since March
SpaceX has been landing recent boosters on a ship, but the flight trajectory of its next mission will see it attempt its first on-shore landing in five months.
How to watch Rocket Lab’s first launch since July’s mission failure
Rocket Lab is making the final preparations for its first launch since July's mission failure. Set for Sunday, here's how you can watch it live online.
Next test flight of Boeing Starliner could take place in December
NASA and Boeing have announced that the next test flight of the troubled Starliner capsule could take place as early as December this year.