See the dramatic and beautiful Flame Nebula in Orion
The European Southern Observatory (ESO) has released a spectacular pair of images showing the dramatic Flame Nebula as seen by a radio telescope.
Citizen scientists help discover a Jupiter-like planet 379 light-years away
Citizen scientists have helped comb through data from a NASA telescope to identify a gas giant planet located 379 light-years away.
This weird exoplanet is shaped like a rugby ball
Exoplanets come in many sizes, and sometimes they also come in unusual shapes - like this planet the shape of a rugby ball.
How to watch the Russian spacewalk outside the ISS this week
This week, two Russian cosmonauts will be taking a spacewalk outside the International Space Station to prepare a Russian space station module.
Astronomers might have spotted one of the first exomoons
Astronomers from Columbia University believe they may have located evidence of an exomoon, or a moon outside our solar system.
How Perseverance is dealing with its pebble problem
The Perseverance rover, currently exploring Mars's Jezero Crater, has run into a challenge when collecting samples from the planet.
NASA’s InSight put into safe mode during Martian dust storm
A dust storm on Mars has required that the NASA InSight lander be placed into safe mode in order to preserve its battery power.
James Webb begins careful, slow process of aligning mirrors
With deployment complete, the James Webb Space Telescope team is now embarking on their next challenge: Aligning the telescope's mirror segments.
Watch Webb Space Telescope team share thoughts on mission
Watch this new NASA video in which members of the James Webb Space Telescope team talk about the mission in the run up to its Christmas Day launch.
Cool space photo shows rare sight of ISS orbiting Earth at night
Check out this rare shot showing both the International Space Station and Earth at night, captured from SpaceX's Crew Dragon spacecraft.
Can you spot Mount Everest in this dreamy photo taken from 250 miles up?
A NASA astronaut aboard the International Space Station has shared a remarkable shot of the Himalayas, but can you spot Mount Everest?
Gorgeous ISS capture shows Caribbean and curvature of Earth
NASA astronaut Thomas Marshburn has shared a breathtaking image taken from the space station showing the curvature of Earth as well as part of the Caribbean.
James Webb Space Telescope unfolds its primary mirror; is now fully deployed
The James Webb Space Telescope has been fully deployed, marking an important milestone in preparing the observatory for science operations.
Hubble Space Telescope hits a milestone in its 31-year operation
The Hubble Space Telescope has passed a remarkable milestone, as it has now been operating for more than one billion seconds.
Exoplanet with eccentric orbit discovered in the habitable zone of a red dwarf
Astronomers have found a planet in the habitable zone of a red dwarf star, but its orbit is so elongated that it likely couldn't support life.
Astronomers catch the destruction of a red supergiant star in real time
Astronomers have observed a red supergiant star going supernova for the first time, catching a glimpse of the massive star's final moments of life.
Why there aren’t cameras to capture the unfolding of James Webb Space Telescope
With the final deployment of the James Webb Space Telescope today, you might be disappointed there won't be videos of the telescope unfolding. Here's why.
How to watch the final stage of James Webb Space Telescope’s deployment today
NASA will shortly be broadcasting live coverage of the final stages of deployment of the James Webb Space Telescope. Here's how you can watch along at home.
Webb telescope team about to face crucial mirror deployment
Following the successful deployment of the Webb telescope's sunshield and secondary mirror, the mission team is now focusing on the next crucial step.
Amazon Alexa is going on a moon trip
Alexa is going to the moon, but banish from your mind any images of an Echo Dot crudely taped to a seat inside the spacecraft.
James Webb Space Telescope successfully deploys its huge sunshield
The James Webb Space Telescope has successfully unfurled its massive sunshield, marking the completion of a major step in the deployment process.
See a gorgeous icy crater on Mars captured by the Trace Gas Orbiter
The European Space Agency (ESA) has released a stunning new image of an icy crater on Mars, taken by the Trace Gas Orbiter.
Monster black hole gives off epic radio emissions as it chows down on gas
Astronomers have captured incredible emissions from a monster black hole with a mass equivalent to 55 million suns.
How to watch the spectacular Quadrantids meteor shower this week
This week will see the peak of the Quadrantids meteor shower, which could be the most spectacular meteor shower of 2022.
See images of Mars captured by China’s Tianwen-1 mission
The China National Space Administration (CNSA) has released pictures from its Tianwen-1 mission, including the spacecraft in orbit around Mars.
How to watch the James Webb Space Telescope deploy its sunshield this week
The James Webb Space Telescope is still unfolding, and today will see the tensioning of its sunshield. Here's how to watch live coverage of the event.
Here are some of the scientific highlights from the ISS in 2021
NASA has released a round-up of some of the biggest scientific discoveries made on the International Space Station in 2021.
ISS operations extended through 2030
Discussion continues about what will replace the International Space Station, but the iconic orbiting station won't be going anywhere any time soon.
James Webb’s sunshield extended to its full 47-foot width
The James Webb Space Telescope is deploying its tennis court-sized sunshield -- a complex operation of many steps which began earlier this week.
Check out these jaw-dropping space images from 2021
To celebrate what's been an extraordinary year in space exploration, we've picked out some of the most striking images released by NASA over the last 12 months.
3 special space missions to look forward to in early 2022
The past year was a busy one for U.S. rocket launches, and 2022 looks set to be just as exciting. Here are three notable ones slated for the coming months.
NASA’s top skywatching tips for January include a meteor shower
NASA is back with some top tips on what to look out for in the night sky during January -- clear skies permitting, of course!
SpaceX eyes new launch date for first orbital Starship flight
A delay in the FAA's licensing process means SpaceX won't be able to launch its next-generation Starship rocket in late January as hoped.
NASA just dropped an exciting update about the Webb space telescope
As the James Webb Space Telescope continues to gradually deploy, NASA has dropped some exciting news about the longevity of the mission.