The Space Shuttle’s Tires Were Designed To Only Be Used Once
Joe Raedle/Getty Images When the Space Shuttle lifted…
SpaceX deploys 28 Starlink satellites into low Earth orbit after launch from Florida
“Deployment of 28 Starlink satellites confirmed.” With that statement, posted to social media, SpaceX wrapped another launch in…
NASA Is Taking Suggestions For Raising Swift’s Orbit
Launched in 2004, the Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory – formerly the Swift Gamma-Ray Burst Explorer – has been…
Scientists in shock—the Webb Space Telescope has detected a blue glow never before seen in the middle regions of Uranus and Neptune
The James Webb Space Telescope has been making itself useful lately. In its latest look, the James Webb…
Don’t miss Venus line up with Jupiter and Mercury before sunrise on Sept. 1
Jupiter, Venus and Mercury will appear together in the predawn sky on Sept. 1. (Image credit: Created by…
Most distant star found to date may not be a lone star at all
The record holder for the most distant star known to date, nicknamed Earendel, is 12.9 billion light-years away.…
Mars unleashes a dust demon — NASA captures it racing toward the rover
In its recent selfie op, the Perseverance rover photographed an unexpected photobomber in Neretva Vallis three miles away:…
Northern lights may be visible in these 18 US states Sept. 1-2
A potent solar storm is on its way and could put on a spectacular northern lights display for…
Texas law gives SpaceX control over closures of beloved beach
Earlier this week, Elon Musk’s SpaceX successfully launched the 10th iteration of its combination Starship/Super Heavy vehicle, marking what…
Incoming cannibal solar storm could spark Labor Day northern lights show
Heads up aurora chasers! A powerful solar storm is on its way and could supercharge the skies with…
See the original version of ‘Earthrise,’ taken 59 years ago this week — Space photo of the week
QUICK FACTS What it is: The world’s first photo of Earth from the moon Where it is: Lunar…
Brightest fast radio burst ever detected could help solve an enduring cosmic mystery
NEW YORK — Astronomers have spotted the brightest fast radio burst yet coming from a nearby galaxy. Observations…