How the James Webb Space Telescope creates images of ‘invisible’ interstellar objects
NASA doesn't just point a telescope at space and snap a photo. JWST's data needs to be translated from infrared to visible light — then it becomes an image.
Dust storm nearly finishes off Mars lander InSight
NASA's InSight mission is dying a slow death. A recent dust storm hasn't helped.
Watch four astronauts welcomed to the International Space Station
The International Space Station has welcomed four new astronauts, with one of them becoming the first Native American woman to reach orbit.
How to watch SpaceX’s Crew-5 astronauts arrive at space station
Four astronauts are on their way to the International Space Station aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule. Here's how to watch them arrive on Thursday.
Watch the highlights of SpaceX’s Crew-5 launch to space station
NASA and SpaceX successfully launched the four Crew-5 astronauts to the International Space Station on Wednesday. Here are the highlights.
NASA asteroid crash left a comet-like trail 6,000 miles long
Check out this image of a comet-like trail that occurred after NASA intentionally crashed a spacecraft into an asteroid as part of a planetary defense test.
NASA needs good weather for Wednesday’s Crew-5 launch. How’s it looking?
NASA needs good weather conditions to launch SpaceX's Crew-5 astronauts from the Kennedy Space Center to the space station on Wednesday. So how's it looking?
Watch NASA’s cinematic trailer for this week’s SpaceX Crew-5 launch
NASA has released a cinematic trailer as part of the build-up for this week's SpaceX Crew-5 mission to the International Space Station.
Gorgeous nightscape shared by outgoing ISS astronaut
Determined to enjoy the enviable view before returning home, an ISS astronaut has shared a gorgeous nightscape from the station some 250 miles above Earth.
NASA’s October skywatching tips include ‘evenings with giants’
What with October just starting, NASA has served up its monthly tips on what to look out for in the sky over the coming weeks.
NASA’s Space Launch System rocket undamaged by hurricane, will launch next month
With hurricane Ian having moved past Florida, NASA has confirmed that its SLS rocket was not damaged and has set a new date for the next launch attempt.
NASA’s observatory in an airplane, SOFIA, takes its last flight
NASA's observatory on an airplane, SOFIA, has taken its last flight and will be retiring from service.
SpaceX eyes mission to extend life of NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope
SpaceX is working with NASA to explore the possibility of using its Dragon spacecraft to extend the life of the Hubble Space Telescope mission.
DART asteroid impact imaged by Webb and Hubble space telescopes
The Hubble and Webb telescopes captured DART smashing into an asteroid this week – the first time they've simultaneously observed the same celestial target.
NASA’s Juno spacecraft shares first image from Jupiter moon flyby
NASA's Juno spacecraft has sent back its first image of Jupiter's icy Europa moon in one of the closest flybys in decades.
What’s going on with NASA’s mega moon rocket launch?
If everything had gone to plan, NASA's next-generation SLS rocket would have launched a while ago. But it's still very much on the ground. So what's the latest?
NASA takes a closer look at DART’s final images before asteroid crash
NASA has revealed details about the final images taken by its DART spacecraft just before it crashed into an asteroid on Monday in a planetary defense test.
NASA targets new SpaceX Crew-5 launch date due to Hurricane Ian
Hurricane Ian has forced NASA and SpaceX to set a new target date for the launch of four Crew-5 astronauts to the International Space Station.
When will we know if NASA’s asteroid defense test was a total success?
NASA has successfully crashed a spacecraft into an asteroid in a planetary defense test. But when will we know if the impact has altered the asteroid's path?
Hurricane Ian forces NASA to roll its mega moon rocket to shelter
NASA has been forced to remove its next-generation SLS rocket from the launchpad at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida to protect it from Hurricane Ian.
NASA successfully crashes spacecraft into asteroid in planet defense test
NASA has successfully crashed a spacecraft into an asteroid in the first-ever planetary defense mission aimed at changing the direction of a celestial body.
How to watch NASA slam a spacecraft into an asteroid
NASA is about to crash a spacecraft into a distant asteroid in a first-of-its-kind planetary defense test, and you can watch a live feed of the event.
How to watch a crewed Soyuz capsule head home from ISS this week
The ISS is in for a busy period of comings and goings. The first of these is set for Thursday when a crewed Soyuz spacecraft departs the orbital outpost.
SpaceX Crew-5 mission prep impacted by approaching storm
A tropical storm approaching the Southeastern U.S. has interfered with NASA's preparations for its SpaceX Crew-5 launch to the ISS.
Hilton to design crew suites for new space station
Room service is unlikely to be part of the package, but Hilton has nevertheless agreed to help Voyager Space design the crew suites for a new space station.
NASA’s Artemis I launch called off due to tropical storm
NASA is cancelling the third attempt at launching its Space Launch System rocket due to tropical storm Ian which threatens the Florida coast.
Neptune as you’ve never seen it before, imaged by Webb telescope
The newly deployed James Webb Space Telescope has once again turned its attention to planets closer to home, capturing Neptune in a remarkable way.
ISS gets more crowded with 3 new astronauts taking crew to 10
The ISS is now a little more crowded than usual after three new crew members arrived at the facility on Wednesday, September 21, bringing the crew count to 10.
How to watch NASA astronaut’s speedy ride to ISS on Wednesday
American astronaut Frank Rubio is heading to the International Space Station on Wednesday in a speedy trip that will take just three-and-a-half hours.
Listen to the sound of a meteoroid striking Mars
NASA has shared the sound of a meteoroid crashing into Mars. It's the first time for seismic signals from a meteoroid impact to be detected on another planet.
NASA wants a second lunar lander in addition to SpaceX’s
NASA already has SpaceX developing a lander to carry astronauts to the moon's surface, but now it is searching for another company for a second lunar lander.
How to watch the Artemis I demonstration tanking test on Wednesday
Following two unsuccessful attempts at launching its new rocket, NASA is gearing up for a third attempt. But first it will perform a crucial tanking test.
NASA Mars video shows planet in incredible detail
NASA has released a video that explores a 2.5-billion-pixel mosaic of Mars, the most detailed image of the red planet ever created.
NASA confirms date for third launch attempt of next-gen rocket
After two failed attempts to launch its new SLS rocket toward the moon, NASA has confirmed a new schedule for a third effort to begin the Artemis I mission.