SpaceX deploys more Starlink internet satellites in prep for premium service
SpaceX has launched another batch of Starlink internet satellites just as the company begins offering a premium service alongside its standard offering.
NASA has a dramatic ending planned for the ISS in 2031
NASA confirmed in a report this week that at the end of its operations in 2031, the International Space Station will be sent crashing into the Pacific Ocean.
NASA’s skywatching tips for February include a view of the Orion Nebula
February's skywatching treats include a chance to catch Jupiter before it disappears for a few months, and a view of a bright Venus and the Orion Nebula.
Virgin Orbit video shows how it can compete with SpaceX
Check out Virgin Orbit's latest video highlighting its most recent mission in which it fired a satellite-laden rocket into space from a modified Boeing 747 jet.
These amazing Earth photos from the ISS look more like works of art
Two images of Earth captured recently by an astronaut aboard the International Space Station look more like beautiful works of art than real landscapes.
SpaceX suddenly aborts rocket launch due to errant cruise ship
In an unusual turn of events, SpaceX called off its latest mission just 33 seconds from launch on Sunday evening due to a cruise ship in the hazard area.
Strange object giving off bursts of energy unlike anything known
Astronomers have discovered a strange object giving off regular bursts of energy, unlike anything seen before.
Hubble spots three galaxies pulled into an unusual shape
This week's image from the Hubble Space Telescope shows a group of three galaxies they are interacting with each other.
Water could have been on Mars more recently than we thought
Recent data from NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter suggests there could have been water on Mars as recently as 2 billion years ago.
Peering into the atmosphere of an ultra-hot exoplanet
Astronomers have investigated the ultra-hot exoplanet WASP-189b's atmosphere, and found that it's just as odd as the planet beneath.
See the Great Eruption of star Eta Carinae in stunning visualization
Astronomers have released a striking visualization of the eruption of star Eta Carinae, showing how it formed a stunning nebula.
James Webb Space Telescope turns on its high-gain antenna
This week, the James Webb Space Telescope turned on its high-gain antenna, which enables it to send data to Earth and receive commands.
NASA is designing a quieter supersonic plane, the X-59
NASA is working on a new design of supersonic plane which, instead of causing a sonic boom, causes a quieter sonic thump.
How to watch SpaceX launch an Italian satellite on Monday
SpaceX will launch an Italian satellite on Monday in a mission that has already suffered several delays due to bad weather.
Watch NASA putting its VIPER lunar rover through its paces
NASA has released a video showing off the latest prototype of its VIPER rover that will be heading to the lunar surface in 2023.
Untangling wired headphones is tricky in space, too
Space station astronaut Matthias Maurer has demonstrated that microgravity conditions hardly help when it comes to untangling wired headphones.
James Webb Space Telescope reaches destination, so now what?
Four weeks after launch, the James Webb Space Telescope has successfully reached the location from where it will explore deep space over the coming years.
NASA delays launch of its first space tourism mission to ISS
Several issues have prompted NASA and Axiom Space to delay the first U.S.-organized space tourism trip to the International Space Station by about a month.
Forget spacewalking. How about space running?
While a spacewalk requires climbing into an unwieldy spacesuit for a stint outside the orbital facility, a “space run” is an altogether different affair.
How to watch NASA’s update on James Webb’s arrival at L2
As the James Webb Space Telescope makes its final burn to enter its orbit around the sun, NASA will broadcast a Science Live show about the event.
Hubble captures a beautiful galaxy with a nautical theme
The Hubble Space Telescope has captured another stunning image of deep space -- this one showing the distant galaxy NGC 3381.
Mars Perseverance rover shakes loose troublesome pebbles
NASA has shared an update on progress of dislodging pebbles from the Perseverance rover, and the signs are looking good for its continuing mission.
NASA’s TESS has discovered 5,000 exoplanet candidates
NASA's planet-hunting satellite, the Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite, has passed an impressive milestone, having identified 5,000 potential exoplanets.
Mars lander InSight is awake from safe mode after dust storm
NASA's InSight lander on Mars has returned to normal operations after a break of around two weeks due to a regional dust storm.
Swift Observatory in safe mode as NASA investigates issue
An issue with NASA's Swift Observatory has forced it to suspend science operations and enter safe mode while the team investigates.
Martian dust storm delays next flight of Ingenuity helicopter
Earth isn't the only place where bad weather affects space flights. The weather on Mars can also be tricky, causing problems for the Ingenuity helicopter.
See the sun flaring thanks to the Solar Dynamics Observatory
This week, the Sun erupted with a powerful solar flare, and the incident was caught in real-time by NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory.
James Webb is ready to settle into its new home: Lagrange Point L2
Webb is set to arrive at its new home on Monday: A location almost one million miles away called L2, or the second Sun-Earth Lagrange point.
Cargo Dragon departure from ISS delayed until today due to weather
The departure of an uncrewed SpaceX Cargo Dragon spacecraft from the ISS, which had been planned for this week, had to be delayed until this weekend.
James Webb Space Telescope about to attempt next crucial step
Following its launch last month, the James Webb Space Telescope now faces another crucial step ahead of its work to explore deep space.
Watch highlights of SpaceX’s spectacular Starlink night launch
Check out the highlights from SpaceX's spectacular night launch on Tuesday in which it deployed another 49 satellites for its Starlink internet service.
A huge asteroid makes close approach to Earth today
An asteroid two-and-a-half times the size of the Empire State Building is hurtling toward Earth, but there's no cause for alarm.
NASA raises issue of dwindling astronaut numbers
As NASA looks toward expanding its crewed trips to space, the agency has voiced concerns over a possible lack of astronauts to help fulfill the missions.
How to watch SpaceX Cargo Dragon depart from ISS this week
This week, a SpaceX Cargo Dragon craft will depart from the International Space Station (ISS) carrying supplies and scientific experiments back to Earth.