How to watch SpaceX and NASA launch Crew-5 mission today
This week will see four astronauts blast off in a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft, heading to the International Space Station (ISS). Here's how to watch.
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.
Could ‘Moon’ be a giant leap for the tourism industry?
A trip to the moon -- or something a bit like it -- could be on the cards for tourists if a couple of Canadian entrepreneurs get their way.
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.
How to watch the Orionid meteor shower this month
Through October you'll have the chance to catch one of the most spectacular meteor showers of the year, the Orionid meteor shower.
This galaxy helps astronomers measure the size of the universe
Trying to measure the size of the universe is no easy task, but this galaxy imaged by Hubble can help.
One galaxy, two views: Webb and Hubble take on the same target
The Hubble and James Webb telescopes are both powerful tools for peering out into the cosmos, but the way they view the universe is quite different.
Some weird debris just fell off the Mars helicopter Ingenuity
Mars helicopter Ingenuity recently completed its 33rd flight, but it had some strange debris along for part of the ride.
Hunting for evidence of the first stars that ever existed
Astronomers might have found evidence of the very first stars which existed in the universe.
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.
Hubble spots cocoon of gas protecting galaxy for the first time
Research using the Hubble Space Telescope reveals a protective shield which has kept two of our neighboring galaxies safe for billions of years.
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.
Hurricane Ian as seen from the International Space Station
Footage from the International Space Station offers an indication of the magnitude of Hurricane Ian, a Category 2 storm that's approaching Florida.
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?
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.
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.
One of James Webb’s 17 instrument modes isn’t working
NASA announced that one of Webb's seventeen observing modes is not functioning due to a hardware issue which is currently under review.
Bright young star shoots out strange fan of material in Hubble image
Massive stars can go through epic changes when they are in their younger years, as this week's image from the Hubble Space Telescope shows.
There’s a bubble of hot gas zipping around our galaxy’s supermassive black hole
Scientists have discovered a bubble of hot gas whipping around our galaxy's supermassive black hole at tremendous speed.
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.
Juno spacecraft to go screaming by Jupiter’s moon Europa in close approach
NASA's Juno spacecraft will get to see Jupiter's moon Europa in great detail as it is set to perform a close flyby of the icy moon this week.
Delightful interactive map of Mars lets you take a wander with Perseverance rover
If you've ever wanted to take a trip to Mars and go on a hike with the Perseverance rover, now is your chance.
![Webb’s first images of Mars, captured by its NIRCam instrument Sept. 5, 2022 [Guaranteed Time Observation Program 1415]. Left: Reference map of the observed hemisphere of Mars from NASA and the Mars Orbiter Laser Altimeter (MOLA). Top right: NIRCam image showing 2.1-micron (F212 filter) reflected sunlight, revealing surface features such as craters and dust layers. Bottom right: Simultaneous NIRCam image showing ~4.3-micron (F430M filter) emitted light that reveals temperature differences with latitude and time of day, as well as darkening of the Hellas Basin caused by atmospheric effects. The bright yellow area is just at the saturation limit of the detector.](https://uat4.www.digitaltrends.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/STSCI-J-p22506a-m-2000x16581-1.jpg?resize=300%2C180&p=1)
James Webb goes in deep on Mars temperature and atmosphere
Webb will perform a major study of Jupiter and has already imaged Neptune. Now, Webb has been used to get a fascinating look at our planetary neighbor, Mars.
How to watch SpaceX launch 52 Starlink satellites tonight
Tonight will see another SpaceX launch, with the company launching a batch of 52 Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit. Here's how to watch.
Asteroid-bound DART spacecraft snaps Jupiter and moon Europa
With just a few days to go before NASA deliberately crashes it into an asteroid, the DART spacecraft has snapped an image of Jupiter and its moon Europa.
This is what a rocket launch looks like from space
Astronauts aboard the International Space Station have captured images of Wednesday's rocket launch to the station involving three crew members.
Elon Musk offers update on first flight of SpaceX’s new Starship rocket
SpaceX chief Elon Musk has suggested a new date for when its next-generation Starship rocket could launch on its first orbital test flight.