A space elevator connecting Earth and the Moon could be closer than ever
A Moon-anchored “Spaceline” could theoretically reach toward Earth using materials such as Zylon, Kevlar or Dyneema that already…
Blasting into space at hundreds of miles per second, the origins of the fast solar wind remain one of astrophysics’ most elusive secrets
Waves too quick for older telescopes to see ripple through the Sun’s polar corona, and they carry a…
NASA expands Deep Space Network with giant new dish in California desert
NASA’s long-distance spacecraft-calling network just got a boost. The Deep Space Network (DSN), best known for communicating with…
On this day in space! Sept. 6, 1947: The US Navy launches 1st V-2 rocket at sea in ballistic missile test
On Sept. 6, 1947, a rocket launched from an aircraft carrier for the first time. The V-2 rocket…
NASA’s Lunar Surface Innovation Initiative
Space Technology Mission Directorate Building capabilities to support America’s presence on the Moon and beyond. To support NASA’s goals…
German startup sends first commercial rocket into space from Europe | Aerospace industry
A German startup has launched the first commercial rocket to reach orbit from continental Europe, a milestone for…
Despite being only about half Earth’s diameter, Mars has nearly as much total surface area as all of Earth’s continents combined—the difference is that oceans cover 71% of our planet, while modern Mars has no permanent bodies of liquid water.
Mars looks small beside Earth. Its mean radius is about 3,390 kilometres, a little over half Earth’s, and…
China unveils plans to beat US in retrieving Mars samples
(NewsNation) — China has laid out a timeline to retrieve surface samples from Mars within the next half-decade…
James Webb telescope finds one of our galaxy’s rarest stars inside the ‘Treasure Chest’ globule — Space photo of the week
NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope captured the “Treasure Chest,” a cometary globule in the star-forming Carina Nebula, on…
APOD: 2026 September 6 – Pluto in Enhanced Color
Explanation: Pluto is more colorful than we can see. Color data and high-resolution images of our Solar System’s…
‘The Roman telescope will bring us the biggest images of space yet — and explain dark energy’ – The Times of India
‘The Roman telescope will bring us the biggest images of space yet — and explain dark energy’ The Times…
The Sky Today on Saturday, September 5: Titan near Saturn
Back to Article List Saturn’s biggest, brightest moon is once again near the ringed planet today and tomorrow…