Astronomers spot an Earth-like planet orbiting a sun-like star
Astronomers from Max Planck Institute for Solar System Research have located a planet and star more similar to Earth and our sun than any pair found before.
Tiny briefcase-sized satellite spots an exoplanet and sets a new record
NASA's ASTERIA satellite wasn't originally intended to do science but it still managed to spot the exoplanet 55 Cancri e, roughly twice the size of Earth.
NASA awards contract to Northrop Grumman to design lunar Gateway station
NASA has announced it is awarding an $187 million contract to Northrop Grumman to design the habitation and logistics outpost (HALO) for the Gateway station.
The European Space Agency is building its own reusable rocket
The European Space Agency (ESA) has announced that it's developing its own reusable rocket engine, the Prometheus, to fit European rockets like the Ariane 6.
Here’s how NASA’s Perseverance rover will collect samples from martian surface
If you've ever wondered how a robot would go about collecting a sample from another planet, NASA has shared more information about how the process works.
The science that the Crew Dragon astronauts are working on aboard the ISS
NASA's Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley made history last week in their test flight, and they're already being put to work on the ISS's science experiments.
NASA’s InSight lander finally manages to bury its ‘mole’ in martian soil
NASA's InSight lander has struggled to breach the Martian surface with its self-hammering heat probe, or mole, for over a year. But now progress has been made.
Watch SpaceX nail the key stages of its latest Starlink launch
SpaceX launched another Falcon 9 rocket into the night sky on Wednesday, sending 60 more internet satellites into orbit for its ambitious Starlink project.
Mars once had rings of its own, new research suggests
Saturn may be the planet most famous for its beautiful rings, but new research suggests that millions of years ago, Mars could have also had rings of its own.
Crew Dragon’s Bob Behnken offers encouraging words for wannabe astronauts
Speaking from the space station, NASA astronaut Bob Behnken told kids interested in becoming astronauts to chase their dreams and to never give up.
So, what’s next for Doug, Bob, and SpaceX’s Crew Dragon spacecraft?
NASA astronauts Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken have arrived at the ISS after making the first crewed trip aboard SpaceX's Crew Dragon, but what next for the pair?
Crew Dragon astronauts welcomed aboard the International Space Station
NASA astronauts Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley have completed the 19-hour journey to the ISS as part of the first crewed test flight of the Crew Dragon capsule.
Solar Orbiter to make serendipitous pass through the tail of a comet
The European Space Agency's Solar Orbiter spacecraft will soon have a fortuitous encounter, passing through the tail of an intriguing object, comet ATLAS.
Watch astronaut Bob Behnken’s tour of the SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule
Just a few hours after SpaceX's rocket left the launchpad, NASA astronaut Bob Behnken was out of his seat giving space fans a tour of the Crew Dragon capsule.
SpaceX successfully launches historic NASA-crewed mission
NASA and SpaceX have achieved a milestone in American spaceflight, launching two astronauts in the first crewed test flight of the Crew Dragon capsule.
How to watch today’s SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule launch to the ISS
SpaceX plans to launch its new Crew Dragon capsule for its first crewed mission to the ISS on Saturday, May 30. Here's how to watch the historic event live.
NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory spots biggest solar flare since 2017
Our sun is a dynamic system, and NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory recently spotted the largest solar flare seen since 2017 which may be signaling a change.
Will bad weather delay today’s SpaceX Crew Dragon test flight again?
After delaying the first crewed test flight of the Crew Dragon capsule, SpaceX and NASA are watching the weather to see whether they'll be able to launch today.
SpaceX Starship prototype explodes during test
SpaceX's SN4 prototype was completing a static fire test at a testing facility in Texas when it suddenly caught fire and exploded, destroying the craft.
Astronomers have found the universe’s ‘missing matter’ thanks to cosmic bursts
Astronomers have detected half of the universe's matter which was considered missing, by making clever use of the strange phenomenon of cosmic bursts.
SpaceX’s Saturday launch depends on the weather. Here’s how it’s looking
The initial launch attempt on Wednesday was called off due to poor weather. The next opportunity is on Saturday afternoon, but how is the forecast looking?
NASA aborted SpaceX mission because launch itself could have triggered lightning
The much-anticipated mission was halted just minutes before launch because poor weather conditions meant the launch itself could have caused a lightning strike.
SpaceX Crew Dragon launch postponed due to poor weather
SpaceX and NASA’s historic Crew Dragon launch, which was scheduled to take place on Wednesday afternoon, has been postponed due to poor weather conditions.
Poor weather could postpone historic SpaceX launch
Poor weather conditions could force the launch to be postponed, with experts saying there is a 60% chance of favorable weather in the area today.
NASA’s space shuttle to SpaceX’s Crew Dragon: Crewed spaceflight’s history
This week, SpaceX will launch the first crewed spaceflight from U.S. soil since 2011. How much has changed in spacecraft engineering over the last 10 years?
Everything you need to know about SpaceX and NASA’s historic mission
On 27 May, NASA and SpaceX will launch two astronauts to the ISS on the first crewed flight of the Crew Dragon capsule. Here's how the mission will go ahead.
SpaceX says it’s all set for Wednesday’s historic mission
The launch marks the first time for astronauts to travel in SpaceX’s Crew Dragon capsule, and will be the first astronaut launch from American soil since 2011.
Virgin Orbit’s first rocket launch from a Boeing 747 ends in failure
Virgin Orbit's first rocket launched from the Boeing 747 and ignited as planned, but within seconds an anomaly forced the termination of its flight to space.
Check out the SpaceX Crew Dragon looking majestic on the launchpad
The historic mission will see NASA astronauts taking their place for the first time inside SpaceX’s Crew Dragon capsule ahead of a rendezvous with the ISS.
Virgin Orbit sets new date for debut space launch following hitch
Sunday's effort was sidelined by a sensor issue, but Virgin Orbit says it now plans to perform the debut launch of its rocket from a Boeing 747 on Monday.
It’s not easy filming a rocket launch. Here’s how it’s done
It takes advanced technology to nail those buttery smooth shots you get with rocket launches. Keep it in mind when you watch SpaceX's historic launch on May 27.
Watch SpaceX ready its rocket and astronaut spacecraft for launch
SpaceX is making final preparations for next week's mission to the space station. The Crew Dragon spacecraft will be carrying astronauts for the first time.
Virgin Orbit will do something very special with a rocket and a Boeing 747
Virgin Orbit wants to launch small satellites into orbit by firing a rocket from a Boeing 747. On Sunday it will to perform a groundbreaking test of the system.
NASA renames planet-finding telescope after woman trailblazer
NASA has renamed its planet-finding telescope the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, after one of the agency's trailblazing women and first female executive.