On this day in space! Aug. 6, 2012: NASA lands huge Curiosity rover on Mars with a rocket-powered sky crane
On Aug. 6, 2012, NASA’s Curiosity rover successfully touched down on the Martian surface. At the time, the…
Rocket Lab launches 8th iQPS satellite
WASHINGTON — Rocket Lab launched a Japanese radar-imaging satellite Aug. 6, more than a month after the previous…
How the Tide Turns at the Mouth of the Elbe
One of the major rivers of Europe, the Elbe flows more than 1,000 kilometers (600 miles) across the…
‘Spectral lines’ and a giant plume: what science saw when the SpaceX rocket hit the moon | The moon
A telescope in Chile has captured evidence of the impact caused by part of a SpaceX rocket slamming…
Webb opens a Treasure Chest filled with stars
This NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope Picture of the Month takes us to a fantastical realm within our…
Where will the total solar eclipse 2026 be visible from?
The total solar eclipse on Aug. 12, 2026 will sweep across parts of the Northern Hemisphere, offering millions…
This Medieval Astrolabe Turns 1,000 Years Old
A rare astronomical instrument made in medieval Spain has reached an extraordinary milestone. Now held by National Museums…
What scientists hope to learn from the August 12 total solar eclipse
PARIS, Aug 6 — Scientists plan to use a total solar eclipse that will be visible in Spain…
What satellite images of the night sky say about data centers’ economic impact
“The stars at night are big and bright, deep in the heart of Texas.” So goes the unofficial…
Elon Musk reveals SpaceX plans to build satellite factories on the moon
Elon Musk laid out a sweeping plan for SpaceX to reach profitability during an investor call on Tuesday—including…
SpaceX stock hits new all-time low as AI capex jumps in Q2
SpaceX (SPCX) reported second quarter results on Tuesday that topped estimates — its first report as a public…
New Glenn explosion linked to rocket engine valve
WASHINGTON — Blue Origin has traced the explosion of its New Glenn rocket during a static-fire test in…