Turns out Jupiter has far more water in its atmosphere than we thought
NASA's Juno spacecraft has made a significant discovery about the atmosphere of Jupiter -- it contains water, clustered more in some areas than in others.
Brave InSight Lander doing its best to free stuck heat probe from Martian soil
NASA's InSight lander has its heat probe stuck in the Martian soil. Now, engineers have a plan to get it moving using the scoop on the lander's robotic arm.
Here are all the science projects that SpaceX will deliver to the ISS
SpaceX will be launching a Dragon cargo spacecraft to the ISS, carrying research into topics from growing human heart cells to making more comfortable sneakers.
Resupply mission to the ISS carries cheese and gummy sweets to hungry astronauts
After a delay, a Northrop Grumman Cygnus spacecraft was successfully launched yesterday from Virginia, carrying supplies to the International Space Station.
SpaceX’s Crew Dragon capsule arrives in Florida for first crewe mission
The launch of the Crew Dragon capsule in a few weeks will be a significant step for U.S. spaceflight, as the first launch from American soil since 2011.
Mars 2020 rover leaves home on 2,300-mile journey to Florida for launch
NASA's Mars 2020 rover has completed fabrication and assembly and has been transported across the U.S. in advance of its launch to Mars in a few months.
NASA’s newest Deep Space Network antenna will receive laser signals from Mars
Last week, officials broke ground on the site of a new 112-foot-wide antenna dish in Goldstone, California, which will form part of NASA's Deep Space Network.
Four proposed NASA missions could reveal unknown secrets of the solar system
Four new mission studies are being considered as part of NASA's Discovery Program to learn more about the strange and wondrous objects of our solar system.
Revamped photo of ‘Pale Blue Dot’ reminds us how small we are
NASA updated the famous photo Pale Blue Dot taken by the Voyager 1 mission 30 years ago using modern technology, and it reminds us how big the universe is.
NASA hasn’t been to the moon in almost 50 years. Now, it’s going back annually
NASA hasn’t been to the moon since 1972, but starting in 2021, the agency plans to make trips every year through 2030, with the goal of landing humans in 2024.
Job opening: NASA hiring new astronauts for moon and Mars missions
Looking to pack in the 9-to-5 grind? NASA is looking for new astronauts who could find themselves on upcoming missions to the moon and even the Red Planet.
NASA wants help designing a new lunar rover. Here’s how we’d configure it
NASA is asking automakers to help design the next lunar rover. It needs to be electric, very capable off-road, and human-rated. Here's how we'd configure it.
Resupply mission to International Space Station aborted due to sensor error
A resupply mission to the International Space Station, which was scheduled for Sunday, February 9, has been aborted due to a sensor issue at the launchpad.
Solar Orbiter blasts off on mission to discover the secrets of the sun
The Solar Orbiter is on its way to the sun after launching from Cape Canaveral on Sunday night. Data from the mission could unlock many of our star’s mysteries.
Parker probe data reveals link between solar flares and cosmic radiation
Data from the Parker Solar Probe has revealed how solar flares contribute to the sun's radiation, which can cause problems for spacecraft and astronauts.
Groundbreaking Solar Orbiter mission will capture first images of sun’s poles
Sunday marks the launch of a new mission study our sun: The Solar Orbiter, which will peer at previously unseen areas to learn about the inner life of our star.
Boeing Starliner valve mapping error could have brought down the spacecraft
Boeing's first orbital test of its Starliner capsule last year did not go as planned. Now a second error has been uncovered in the investigation into the issue.
Voyager 2, one of our most distant probes, overcomes glitch and is back online
Last week, NASA announced it was experiencing problems with Voyager 2. Now, engineers have been able to stabilize the craft and return to operations as normal.
Why the Mars 2020 rover is armed with a high-powered laser
When it departs for Mars, NASA's Mars 2020 rover won't only be armed with an array of scientific instruments -- it will also be toting a high-powered laser.
How the space industry is making space for women
From an all-female spacewalk to women-centered programs, women in the space industry are doing great things and creating a stronger female presence in space.
How to watch the launch of the ESA and NASA Solar Orbiter on Sunday
On Sunday night, a joint mission between NASA and the European Space Agency (ESA) will launch the Solar Orbiter from Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral.
State of the Union: Trump reaffirms desire to see U.S. put a flag on Mars
During his State of the Union speech, President Donald Trump reaffirmed his deep desire to see the U.S. become the first nation to send humans to Mars.
Watch record-breaking astronaut Christina Koch return to Earth on Wednesday
Record-breaking astronaut Christina Koch and two of her colleagues will head back to Earth this week, and the departure and landing will be shown on NASA TV.
NASA wants to manufacture spacecraft parts in low-Earth orbit
Maxar Technologies will develop a system for NASA to manufacture and robotically assemble spacecraft parts in low-Earth orbit on the Restore-L spacecraft.
Spitzer’s last hurrah is a beautiful image of the spooky Tarantula Nebula
NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope has ended scientific observations after a sixteen-year mission. But its legacy lives on in an image of the Tarantula Nebula.
NASA’s James Webb Telescope faces a new challenge: Time
NASA's James Webb Space Telescopes is unlikely to meet its launch date later this year, according to a report by the Government Accountability Office. The report, titled 'James Webb Space Telescope: Technical Challenges Have Caused Schedule Strain and May Increase Costs,' details the status of the troubled telescope.
NASA’s Spitzer telescope mission comes to an end after 16 years of investigating space
After a 16-year-long mission to image our galaxy and beyond, NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope mission ended this week. The spacecraft will no longer collect data.
Can Voyager 2, exploring space beyond the solar system, survive a power glitch?
One of the most distant man-made objects in the universe, NASA's Voyager 2, has suffered from a power glitch. Can it be repaired while in interstellar space?
Two orbiting satellites could collide tonight over Pittsburgh
According to estimates based on a network of ground-based radars that are used to detect and track low-Earth-orbit objects, the chance of a possible collision between two satellites tonight is approximately one in 20. There will be no more than 40 feet between the two space bodies.
NASA’s Lucy spacecraft could unravel the mystery of how the solar system formed
Next year, NASA launches the Lucy spacecraft to visit the Trojan asteroids of Jupiter. Digital Trends spoke with Hal Levison, principle investigator of the project, about how the mission could reveal clues about the formation of our solar system and could even offer insights into the origin of life on Earth.
ISS astronauts succeed in fixing $2 billion ‘unserviceable’ instrument
Astronauts aboard the International Space Station have completed a spacewalk to repair a dark matter detection instrument previously considered unserviceable. NASA's Andrew Morgan and European Space Agency's Luca Parmitano spent 6 hours and 16 minutes performing repairs to the Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer.
Curiosity rover adjusts its attitude to its Martian surroundings
Like a surly teenager, everyone's favorite Martian explorer, NASA's Curiosity rover, suffered from an attitude problem last week. Attitude refers to a rover's ability to locate itself spatially, and it is essential for the rover to have accurate attitude information to move around and perform operations safely.
NASA’S NESSI instrument can pick out the atmospheres of distant exoplanets
NASA has a new tool to help in the hunt for exoplanets. The New Mexico Exoplanet Spectroscopic Survey Instrument, or NESSI, is an instrument on the Hale Telescope in San Diego which has been in testing since February 2018. Now, it's ready to start investigating the atmospheres of planets outside our solar system.
Celebrating Spitzer: NASA’s infrared telescope retiring after a 16-year mission
This week, NASA is saying goodbye to one of its most storied and productive telescopes: The Spitzer Space Telescope. As this remarkable 16-year mission draws to a close, we look back over its achievements and how its legacy will continue to inform astronomy and space exploration for years to come.