NASA sets coverage for astronaut Chris Williams, crewmates return
NASA has set out its live coverage plans for the return of astronaut Chris Williams and Roscosmos cosmonauts…
Space Weather May Warp Martian Weather during Dust Storms, Planetary Scientists Suggest
Planetary researchers have found the first evidence that bursts of energetic particles from the Sun could warm the…
Faint new planet is revealed around a young star after a decade in hiding
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Astronomers have discovered a faint, elusive planet orbiting a young star after more than a decade…
Astronomers Find Omega Centauri’s First Stellar-Mass Black Hole
After decades of searching, astronomers have pinpointed the first of an estimated 10,000 stellar-mass black holes thought to…
On The Up: Electrician shortlisted for world’s top astrophotography award
Known as Galactic Kiwi, McKay spent the past year trying to “perfect” his new photographic niche, combining the…
A High-Definition Cinematic Video Relives NASA’s Artemis II Mission — Colossal
Between April 1 and 10 of this year, NASA’s Artemis II mission made history as four astronauts flew…
Why the smell of rain feels overwhelming to astronauts after spending months in space, according to Nasa |
Coming back to Earth after spending months in orbit is often described as a physical adjustment. Less obvious…
NASA’s Psyche Spacecraft Captures Mind-Bending Month-Long Timelapse of Mars
A colorized compilation of timelapse images NASA JPL’s Psyche spacecraft captured from May 2 through May 15. Throughout…
Artemis III is still on track for 2027, NASA says.
Posted Jul 20, 2026 at 1:25 PM UTC Artemis III is still on track for 2027, NASA says.…
NASA’s New Horizons Spacecraft Wakes Up Nearly 6 Billion Miles from Earth After Almost a Year in Hibernation
NEED TO KNOW The spacecraft emerged from a 321-day hibernation 5.9 billion miles from Earth, with signals taking…
China plans to hit an asteroid with a Mach 26 projectile in planet defence test
China’s first planetary defence mission appears to be far more ambitious than Nasa’s Double Asteroid Redirection Test (Dart),…
A Jupiter-sized exoplanet orbiting a Sun-like star has been discovered
ⓘ NASA – Unsplash An artist’s illustration showing an exoplanet and a red dwarf. Astronomers have discovered a…