Strange spiral in the night sky was a rocket fuel dump
Watch more about the strange spiral in the night sky that many people saw while looking for Perseid…
International Space Station undergoes crew handover, change of command
2 Expedition 73 aboard the International Space Station (ISS) continues to perform its scheduled science and maintenance activities…
NASA’s SpaceX-33 Launches Research to Station
Research traveling to the International Space Station aboard NASA’s SpaceX 33rd commercial resupply mission includes testing 3D bioprinting…
85% of all astronauts share the same health complaints in space
In space, even breathing can become a mission challenge. A new analysis of nearly two decades of medical…
New lunar surface simulator in Colorado puts moon machinery to the test
GOLDEN, Colorado — The Colorado School of Mines has built a large simulated moonscape. The specialized facility is…
NASA solves mystery from 1790 — Sealed inside a glowing blue bubble
After 50 years, NASA finally found the answer. For centuries, astronomers have studied the final acts of dying…
Space Force launches satellite to explore new GPS technology
The Space Force and United Launch Alliance launched an experimental satellite today, kick-starting a year of demonstrations that…
We received so many images of the Venus-Jupiter encounter, we just had to share them. Here are some of the best
It’s been a great week for stargazing, the Perseid meteor shower reaching its peak and Venus and Jupiter…
Perseid meteor shower 2025 outshines moon to put on a spectacular show (photos)
The Perseid meteor shower peaked on Aug 12–13, overcoming the glare of a waning gibbous moon to put…
NASA astronaut explains the changes that happen to your body when you’re in space – Supercar Blondie
In a recent interview, a NASA astronaut called Nicole Stott explained the changes that happen to your body…
What exactly is “life?” Astrobiologists still have more questions than answers
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A Gigantic Jet Caught on Camera: A Spritacular Moment for NASA Astronaut Nicole Ayers!
Did you see that gorgeous photo NASA astronaut Nichole Ayers took on July 3, 2025? Originally thought to…