Uranus is losing its atmosphere because of its weird wobbly magnetic field
A new analysis of 30-year-old data has revealed that the huge magnetic bubble surrounding the planet Uranus is siphoning its atmosphere off into space.
11 million names to be carried to Mars on NASA’s Perseverance rover
When it heads to the red planet, NASA's Perseverance rover won't just carry scientific instruments, it will also carry the names of millions of space fans.
SpaceX selected to deliver cargo to NASA’s Lunar Gateway space station
NASA has announced SpaceX as its first commercial partner for Gateway, part of the Artemis program to have astronauts back on the moon in the next few years.
See the strange and beautifully layered terrain of Mars’ Juventae Chasma
NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter has captured a particularly stunning image of the strange ridges and channels formed by erosion on the Red Planet's surface.
Supercomputer consortium to fight coronavirus with processing power
The fight against coronavirus is getting support from 16 supercomputers thanks to a consortium of agencies and companies including Amazon, Google, and NASA.
NASA suspends work on the James Webb Space Telescope
NASA is suspending work on its troubled James Webb Space Telescope due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Curiosity rover snaps a selfie of Mars’ rocky Greenheugh Pediment
NASA's Curiosity rover recently conquered its steepest ever slope in area called the Greenheugh Pediment, which the rover captured in a selfie.
NASA asks for the public’s help to design a robot for digging on the moon
NASA has developed a robot for digging on the moon, and it wants the public's help in designing a part of it called the bucket drum.
NASA’s Perseverance rover almost ready for its trip to Mars
NASA has completed installation and testing of one of the final parts of the Perseverance rover, which is set to explore the Red Planet in a few months' time.
NASA suspends work on Space Launch System and Orion, may delay moon mission
Following outbreaks of coronavirus at a number of its facilities, NASA has announced that it will suspend both its Space Launch System and Orion projects.
SpaceX and NASA still set for historic May mission despite coronavirus
Despite coronavirus concerns, SpaceX and NASA are still on for a historic May mission marking the first launch of U.S. astronauts on a U.S. rocket since 2011.
NASA ramps up remote working measures to tackle coronavirus
NASA has instructed all of its employees to work from home as part of ongoing measures to protect its workforce and slow the spread of the coronavirus.
How to keep astronauts sane: The psychology of long-duration space missions
If we ever hope to send a manned mission to Mars, then we're going to have to confront not only out technological but also our psychological limitations.
NASA’s Orion craft completes space environment testing ahead of lunar mission
NASA has completed space environment testing on its Orion spacecraft, which will be launched as part of the planned Artemis lunar mission sometime in 2024.
NASA’s InSight lander is winning the battle to free its stuck drill
Over on Mars, NASA's InSight lander is finally making progress toward freeing its drill, which has been stuck in the Martian soil for a year.
NASA urging employees to work remotely after second confirmed coronavirus case
NASA is requesting its employees work from home after a case of the coronavirus, officially called COVID-19, was confirmed at the Marshall Space Flight Center.
NASA’s Lunar Gateway will research radiation and space weather
NASA has announced two sets of instruments which will be carried aboard its planned Lunar Gateway space station.
NASA funding new tech for accessing food and water on lunar missions
Two new NASA-funded projects from the University of Arizona will hunt for solutions for acquiring food and water in space and on the moon.
Curiosity conquers a 30-degree slope on Mars for the first time, enjoys the view
Mars's pluckiest rover, Curiosity, has made it up a steep, sandy slope to an area previously thought to be practically inaccessible and is enjoying the view.
Voyager 2 spacecraft is going solo for the next 11 months
NASA is performing upgrades to its deep space communication system, which will leave the Voyager 2 probe without commands from Earth for 11 months.
Boeing acknowledges 49 ‘gaps in testing’ in NASA Starliner test flight failure
Following Boeing's failed orbital flight test of its Starliner capsule, NASA has announced a list of 61 'corrective actions' to address the issues.
How to watch SpaceX launch its 20th resupply mission to the ISS today
This Friday, SpaceX will be launching its twentieth resupply mission to the International Space Station. Here's how you can watch it live.
This 1.8 billion-pixel photo of Mars took the Curiosity rover 4 days to shoot
Made of more than 1,000 images, the latest image from Mars rover Curiosity is the highest resolution photo from the rover yet, despite the equipment's age.
NASA to announce Mars 2020 rover name, here’s how to watch
The Mars 2020 rover is finally going to get a name as the space agency announces the winning suggestion from one of nine student finalists. Here's how to watch.
NASA offers some tips on how to become a space traveler
A new NASA video answers questions about being an astronaut. It comes as the space agency starts taking applications for its next generation of astronauts.
If you’ve ever dreamed of becoming an astronaut, apply to NASA now
If you've ever fancied walking on the moon, this could be your chance. NASA is opening applications for its astronaut training program, but few will qualify.
NASA completes a high-pressure test of its Orion spacecraft emergency motor
NASA has completed the final test of the attitude control motor for its Orion craft, set to carry astronauts to the moon by 2024 as part of the Artemis project.
SpaceX to launch NASA’s Psyche mission to a strange metal asteroid
NASA has contracted SpaceX to carry out the launch for its upcoming Psyche mission to a strange metal asteroid in our solar system.
Mars is covered in dust devils and has strange magnetic pulses, InSight reveals
NASA's InSight lander has been on Mars since 2018 and has collected a wealth of information on what is going on at and beneath the planet's surface.
Enjoy NASA’s re-creation of Apollo 13’s moon mission in crisp 4K
A new video released ahead of the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 13 mission shows stunning moonscapes as they would've appeared to the crew during the trip.
Digital Trends Live: Xbox specs, ‘cloud raves,’ no TikTok for TSA
On this Digital Trends Live, we talk the top trending tech topics of the day, including new Xbox specs, “cloud raves” in China, the TSA bans TikTok, and more.
Katherine Johnson, ‘Hidden Figures’ pioneer of early spaceflight, dies at 101
Katherine Johnson, responsible for computations in NASA's earliest forays into spaceflight and made famous by the film Hidden Figures, has passed away.
NASA wants your help to design an avoidance sensor for a Venus rover
NASA is looking to members of the public to design an avoidance sensor for obstacles courses which could be used as part of a future Venus rover project.
NASA’s Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter is taking a two-week vacation
NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter is taking a two-week hiatus from its scientific mission so that maintenance can be performed on its flash memory.