This cosmic system has a weird gamma ray heartbeat and scientists have no idea why
Astronomers discovered a gas cloud sending out gamma rays in time with the pulses of a nearby black hole, despite being located 100 light-years away.
Dwarf planet Ceres turns out to be an ocean world
Tiny dwarf planet Ceres, sitting between Mars and Jupiter in the asteroid belt, could be an ocean world despite being far from the sun.
Hubble captures an irregular galaxy shaped by an epic supernova explosion
A new image captured by the Hubble Space Telescope shows the galaxy with an unusual shape formed when it was the site of a massive supernova explosion.
SpaceX preparing for next hop test of Starship this week
Following a successful test of its SN5 Starship at the start of August, SpaceX is now preparing to perform a second hop test on another prototype, the SN6.
Biggest impact crater in the solar system spotted on Ganymede
Jupiter's moon Ganymede is the site of the largest impact crater in the solar system, according to new research.
How to watch Japanese cargo ship depart from International Space Station live
This Tuesday, a Japanese cargo ship will depart from the ISS having delivered four tons of supplies for the crew and scientific equipment and experiments.
Europe launches Ariane 5 rocket for first time since pandemic started
An Ariane 5 rocket has taken off for the first time since the global pandemic of coronavirus, launching from Europe’s Spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana.
NASA is almost ready to touch down on asteroid Bennu and grab a sample
NASA's OSIRIS-REx has performed its final practice run ahead of its planned touch down on asteroid Bennu.
Why NASA scientists are shooting lasers at the moon
NASA scientists have been firing a laser beam at a reflector on the moon for the last decade, and recently they received a signal back for the first time.
NASA and SpaceX set date for first operational Crew Dragon mission
NASA and SpaceX have announced a date for the first operational mission of the new Crew Dragon capsule to carry astronauts to the International Space Station.
Robots Everywhere: Robots in space exploration
We take a look at robots in space, and how different types of automated machines and robots are helping us explore the surface of Mars.
Betelgeuse mystery explained using data from Hubble Space Telescope
Late last year, astronomers noticed that the normally bright star Betelgeuse was dimming dramatically. Now, data from Hubble can explain why.
Astronomers have found our Milky Way’s galactic twin
Astronomers have spotted an oddity from the ancient universe: An extremely distant young galaxy which looks unexpectedly similar to our Milky Way.
Celebrate Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter’s 15th birthday with these views of planet
NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter recently celebrated 15 years since its launch, and to celebrate NASA has shared beautiful images captured by the spacecraft.
NASA’s Ingenuity Mars helicopter passes first test in space
NASA's Mars helicopter, currently on its way to the red planet, has achieved a big milestone after undergoing its first test since launch.
NASA sets water challenge to aid crewed missions to the moon and Mars
NASA is inviting engineering students to help it look for effective ways to harvest water on the moon and Mars during extended crewed missions.
NASA declares initial TESS satellite mission a roaring success
NASA’s Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite, better known as TESS, recently completed its primary mission in which it made a slew of fascinating discoveries.
Perseid meteor shower peaks early Wednesday. How about taking a look?
The Perseid meteor shower offers some of the best of nature's fireworks, and here's how you can watch the event in the night sky.
Hubble image shows the beautiful aftermath of two galaxies merging
A new Hubble image shows the peculiar galaxy NGC 1614, located 200 million light-years away in the constellation of Eridanus (The River).
Russia wants to build its own reusable rocket, Roscosmos chief says
Russia has announced its intention to create a reusable rocket, following in the footsteps of SpaceX's reusable first stage rockets.
NASA’s InSight lander shows what’s beneath Mars’ surface
Scientists are learning more about the interior structure of Mars and have found the depths of three boundaries beneath the planet's surface.
NASA completes another testing milestone on its next-generation Artemis rocket
NASA has announced that it has reached a milestone in testing of its next-generation rocket for the Artemis mission to the moon.
SpaceX and United Launch Alliance win launch contracts for U.S. Air Force
The U.S. Air Force has announced it is has chosen two companies to perform its rocket launches over the next several years: SpaceX and United Launch Alliance.
See spring arriving on Mars in these ExoMars images
The European Space Agency (ESA)'s ExoMars orbiter has captured four new images of Mars, showing various craters from across the planet's surface.
Hubble demonstrates how to see exoplanet atmospheres by using lunar eclipse
The Hubble Space Telescope has demonstrated a new method which could be used to learn more about exoplanets, by observing a total lunar eclipse from space.
SpaceX aims to please astronomers with its latest Starlink satellite launch
SpaceX launched its 10th batch of internet-giving Starlink satellites on Friday, all of them fitted with a special modification that should please astronomers.
Liftoff to splashdown: SpaceX’s historic Crew Dragon mission in pictures
SpaceX’s trailblazing Demo-2 mission wrapped up on August 2 when the Crew Dragon capsule carrying two NASA astronauts splashed down in the Gulf of Mexico.
NASA astronaut says Crew Dragon sounded ‘like an animal’ on trip home
NASA astronaut Bob Behnken has given a fascinating account of what it was like to re-enter Earth’s atmosphere and splash down in SpaceX’s Crew Dragon capsule.
Watch SpaceX’s larger Starship prototype take its first ‘hop’
SpaceX has performed a successful hop test of its Starship rocket that could one day carry astronauts to the moon, Mars, and beyond.
How ‘The Last Stargazers’ are changing astronomy
Dr. Emily Levesque is an astronomer who looks for dying stars. In her new book, The Last Stargazers, she explores how technology is changing astronomy.
Watch SpaceX’s Crew Dragon capsule splash down in glorious 4K
Two NASA astronauts returned home on Sunday at the end of a historic mission. And now you can enjoy the spectacular splashdown in glorious 4K.
Hubble image shows a brilliant nearby star and a beautiful distant galaxy
The Hubble Space Telescope has captured a new image of a distant galaxy and a close bright star in the same frame, showing the contrast of the two.
Watch Elon Musk’s amazing response to Crew Dragon astronauts’ return
A pumped Elon Musk has welcomed the safe return of two NASA astronauts aboard his company's Crew Dragon spacecraft. The SpaceX capsule splashed down on Sunday.
After splashdown, what’s next for SpaceX’s Crew Dragon spacecraft?
SpaceX's Crew Dragon is back on Earth after the successful completion of its first crewed mission. So, what will happen now with the spacecraft?