Check out this eerie Mars sunset captured by NASA’s Perseverance rover
NASA’s Perseverance rover recently took some time out of its busy Mars exploration to capture a striking image of the setting sun.
James Webb Space Telescope suffers another launch delay
The launch of the James Webb Space Telescope has suffered another delay after an incident at the launch site that means more checks will have to be carried out.
Hubble captures an image of the stunning star-forming Prawn Nebula
When you look to the stars, you might expect to see a planet, a star, or even the ISS, but this week's Hubble image shows something rather unexpected: A Prawn.
Solar Orbiter to perform its riskiest flyby before heading to the sun
This week, the Solar Orbiter will perform its riskiest flyby, dipping through the ring of space debris that surrounds Earth before whipping away toward the sun.
Hellishly hot planet orbits so close to its star that a year lasts a few days
A group of astronomers from the Physical Research Laboratory in Ahmedabad, India has discovered a scorching new exoplanet where a year lasts just a few days.
Curiosity investigates how to keep Mars explorers safe from radiation
NASA's Curiosity rover is armed with a radiation detector and is performing experiments into how to protect astronauts from dangerous radiation on Mars.
Go on a ‘Grand Tour’ of the outer solar system with these Hubble images
Each year Hubble snaps images of the outer planets of our solar system -- Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune -- to see how they are changing over time.
Rocket startup Astra makes it to orbit on 4th attempt
The rocket startup Astra has finally made it to orbit with its Rocket 3, successfully reaching orbit on its fourth attempt.
Why NASA is dropping three probes through Earth’s atmosphere today
A supply craft returning from the ISS today will perform one final scientific investigation using a set of probes to collect data on heat shielding.
Hubble engineers have a plan to get instruments running again following error
Engineers are working toward fixing the Hubble Space Telescope, which was put into safe mode following an error last month.
See Ingenuity hovering over the surface of Mars as captured by Perseverance
A new video from NASA shows the plucky little Mars helicopter Ingenuity in action, as captured by the Perseverance rover.
This next-gen moon buggy could soon be rolling over the lunar surface
Northrop Grumman is designing an "agile and affordable" moon buggy that could be used by NASA in the upcoming Artemis lunar missions.
SpaceX boss Elon Musk eyes new date for Starship’s first orbital flight
SpaceX boss Elon Musk has revealed a new date for the first orbital flight of the company's next-generation Starship rocket.
Check out NASA’s upgraded ‘Eyes on the Earth’ satellite tool
NASA's brilliant "Eyes on the Earth" tool offers a great way to learn more about the vital work carried out by some of the space agency's satellites.
Watch astronaut’s basketball workout days after returning from space
After floating about the space station for six months, astronaut Thomas Pesquet is once again getting used to living with the pull of Earth’s gravity.
Snoopy is heading to space on NASA’s Artemis I moon mission
Snoopy will head to space soon for a trip around the moon, but there are good reasons for sticking the popular character on the spacecraft.
Stunning photo shows SpaceX rocket rising above Florida fog
SpaceX's most recent rocket launch took place at the weekend in thick fog at Cape Canaveral in Florida, and the resulting imagery is absolutely stunning.
Returned ISS astronaut quips about what he didn’t miss on Earth
Astronaut Thomas Pesquet is getting used to being back on Earth after a six-month stay aboard the International Space Station.
Astronomers use new method to discover planet orbiting two stars
Astronomers have discovered an unusual planet which orbits two stars with a new detection technique using the Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite telescope.
Hubble gets in the festive mood with an image of the Snowman Nebula
With the holidays approaching, the Hubble Space Telescope is getting into the festive mood with this week's image of the Snowman Nebula.
Hubble turns on one instrument, others remain in safe mode
Engineers at NASA are continuing work to fix the troubled Hubble Space Telescope, which is experiencing problems for the second time this year.
Small, sneaky black hole discovered outside our galaxy using new method
A new detection method has been used to discover a small black hole outside the Milky Way, paving the way for discovery of hidden black holes within our galaxy.
NASA video shows you what it’s like to plunge through Venus’ atmosphere
NASA has shown what the upcoming DAVINCI mission to Venus will be facing with the release of a video visualization of the probe plunging through the atmosphere.
Watch NASA test a small capsule for the Mars Sample Return mission
Watch NASA engineers test a small capsule that could one day bring the first samples of Mars material all the way to Earth.
Watch the key moments of SpaceX’s Crew-3 launch to space station
NASA and SpaceX have launched the Crew-3 astronauts to the International Space Station, lifting off from the Kennedy Space Center on Wednesday night.
How to watch NASA launch SpaceX Crew-3 astronauts tonight
SpaceX is about to send four more astronauts to the International Space Station, and we have all the information you need to watch the launch in real time.
NASA offers new date for crewed lunar landing as hopes for 2024 fade
NASA chief Bill Nelson says the U.S. won’t meet its 2024 target date for landing the first woman and first person of color on the moon.
Virgin Galactic reveals how many $450K seats it’s sold for space tourism ride
Virgin Galactic has revealed how many people have so far paid its raised ticket price of $450,000 for a trip to the edge of space.
SpaceX Crew-2 astronauts splash down in safe return home
SpaceX’s Crew-2 astronauts have undocked from the International Space Station and are on their way home after six months in space.
Check out this ‘magical’ view from the ISS showing countless stars
A new video shot from the International Space Station points away from Earth to show the "magical" sight of distant stars.
This awesome 4K space station tour reveals its enormous size
A new 4K video tour of the International Space Station takes us through the many modules that make up the enormous orbiting facility.
Gaze into the Cleopatra’s Eye nebula, captured by Hubble
A Hubble image recently released by NASA shows a striking blue planetary nebula located in the constellation of Eridanus.
NASA gears up to launch a spacecraft that will crash into an asteroid
Most space missions don't intend to crash their spacecraft. But that's just what NASA has in mind for its Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) mission.
See the mighty James Webb Space Telescope being unboxed in a cleanroom
A video from the European Space Agency (ESA) shows the James Webb Space Telescope being unboxed from its shipping container and unpacked ahead of its launch.