Astronauts’ squashed eyeballs may be helped by a high-tech sleeping bag
Scientists believe that an eye disorder experienced by astronauts during long stays aboard the ISS may be solved by a high-tech sleeping bag.
In space, astronauts perform cleaning chores in style
Life on the space station isn’t all science experiments and Earth photography, as demonstrated by this video released by the European Space Agency.
Michael Strahan describes Blue Origin rocket ride as ‘a special journey’
Football legend and Good Morning America co-anchor Michael Strahan has been talking about his trip to the edge of space on Saturday.
Hubble image captures a stunning spiral galaxy in the constellation of Aquila
This week's image from Hubble captures a spiral galaxy at an angle which shows off both its long spiral arms and the bright clump of stars at its center
How to watch the Geminid meteor shower this week, in person or online
If you'd like to see the Geminid meteor shower, we have details on how to observe it either in person or online.
A stunning infrared nebula hides astronomical objects of interest
A beautiful image of a distant nebula has been captured using the international Gemini Observatory, located in Chile.
Blue Origin launches crew of six space tourists to the edge of space
Blue Origin has successfully launched a six-person crew to the edge of space for the first time.
MIT researchers detail plans for private missions to search for life on Venus
A suite of new privately-funded missions will be heading to Venus to search our neighboring planet for signs of life, beginning in 2023.
Mars helicopter taking a break due to communications issue with Perseverance
The Mars helicopter Ingenuity will be taking a break for a few days while NASA engineers work out a communications issue between it and the rover Perseverance.
Astronomers discover enormous planet in extreme, massive star system
Astronomers have discovered a planet some previously thought to be impossible, orbiting an enormous and extremely hot star system.
NASA launches Imaging X-ray Polarimetry Explorer to study the X-ray universe
NASA launched its latest mission this week: A space-based observatory which will use X-ray instruments to study black holes, neutron stars, and pulsars.
Hubble Space Telescope restored and active following synchronization issue
After an error that occurred in late October forced it into safe mode, the Hubble Space Telescope is now back up and running at full strength.
How to watch Blue Origin’s third space tourism flight on Saturday
Blue Origin will launch its third space tourism flight on Saturday, with the capsule filled to capacity for the first time. Here's how to watch.
Check out the science heading to the ISS on the next SpaceX Crew Dragon flight
NASA has revealed what kind of science experiments are heading to the ISS later this month as part of a SpaceX resupply mission.
NASA launches new tech to better track near-Earth asteroids
NASA has launched new technology to help scientists better track near-Earth asteroids and more accurately assess their risk to our planet.
How to watch two space tourists launch to the space station
Two space tourists from Japan are about to head to the International Space Station for an 11-day stay, and you can watch the mission live.
Space tourist reveals ‘unusual training’ for this week’s mission to ISS
A billionaire businessman heading to the International Space Station this week has revealed some unusual training routines for his upcoming mission.
NASA’s skywatching tips for December include a comet called Leonard
December's night sky offers a good look at Venus, a comet called Leonard, and the annual Geminids meteor shower. Check it out!
Chinese rover spots weird cube-shaped feature on the far side of the moon
China's Yutu-2 rover, currently exploring the far side of the moon, has spotted a strange cube-shaped object on the moon's surface.
Hubble Space Telescope captures a sparkling spiral galaxy
This week's image from the Hubble Space Telescope shows a picture-perfect galaxy, located 120 million light-years away in the constellation of Virgo.
Closest pair of supermassive black holes is merging into one mega black hole
Astronomers have recently discovered the closest ever pair of supermassive black holes, which will eventually merge into one even larger black hole.
Astronauts on the ISS pick a second peck of chili peppers
Astronauts on board the International Space Station (ISS) have harvested a second batch of chili peppers grown on the station.
How to watch NASA’s Laser Communications launch early on Monday
NASA's communication system will soon be getting a serious upgrade, with the launch of a new laser communications relay system early tomorrow morning.
Hubble inches back to health with 3 out of 4 instruments now running
Hubble Space Telescope is moving toward recovery after an error caused it to switch into safe mode. Three out of its four (active) instruments are now running.
A year lasts just 8 hours on tiny, hellish planet bombarded by radiation
Astronomers have discovered a terrifying planet: Smaller than Earth and so close to its star that it completes an orbit in just eight hours.
See a stunning view of today’s solar eclipse as captured from Antarctica
A solar eclipse passed over parts of the southern hemisphere early this morning, including parts of South Africa, Chile, New Zealand, and Australia.
NASA picks 3 companies to design private space stations
NASA continues its push to commercialize low-Earth orbit, with the announcement of three companies which have been chosen to design private space stations.
Watch NASA’s video clips showing Thursday’s spacewalk
NASA’s latest spacewalk ended successfully at the space station on Thursday, December 2. The agency has since shared some video clips of the mission.
Curiosity’s new selfie a reminder that the plucky rover is still busy on Mars
NASA’s Curiosity rover is back in the spotlight after the space agency shared a recent selfie snapped by the veteran Mars explorer.
NASA astronauts enjoy Thanksgiving holiday at 17,000 mph
The four American astronauts aboard the International Space Station have been talking about what it's like to spend Thanksgiving in orbit.
How NASA’s amazing Super Guppy is helping the Artemis moon missions
NASA is using its extraordinary Super Guppy aircraft to transport parts of the Orion spacecraft that will be heading to the moon in the next few years.
Virgin Galactic reveals the winner of free trip to space
Virgin Galactic has just announced the winner of a free suborbital space ride on a rocket-powered plane.
NASA’s DART spacecraft is on its way to crash into an asteroid
NASA has launched a spacecraft on a mission to test technology that could one day alter the course of a dangerously large asteroid heading toward Earth.
How to watch NASA launch its DART anti-asteroid spacecraft tonight
NASA is about to launch a spacecraft with a daring mission: To crash into an asteroid to test our planetary defense options. Here's how to watch the launch.