Voyager 1 probe has nine lives, is operating its four instruments once again
Having suffered through a tricky glitch, the incredible Voyager 1 spacecraft is now back to operations, with data coming in from all four of its instruments.
Unusual issue forces NASA to call off ISS spacewalk
NASA’s first spacewalk of 2024 was called off about an hour before it was expected to begin at the International Space Station on Thursday morning.
Well-known star turns out to be not one star, but twins
Observations from the James Webb Space Telescope revealed that a particular star turned out not to be a single star at all, but actually a pair.
This is how a NASA astronaut will swab the ISS exterior for microbes
NASA has shared an animation showing how one of its astronauts will swab the exterior of the space station in the hope of finding some hardy microorganisms.
A cosmic explosion will create a bright new star in the sky
A cosmic explosion expected this summer will be visible from Earth even with the naked eye and will result in a new star.
Auroras and radiation from solar storms spotted on Mars
If we ever want to send people to visit the red planet, we're going to need to learn more about radiation and how it's affected by events like solar storms.
How to watch NASA’s first spacewalk of 2024
NASA is making final preparations for its first spacewalk of 2024, and you can watch the event live when it takes place on Thursday, June 13.
Data from Inspiration4 astronauts suggests short space trips aren’t harmful to health
New research that was conducted on the four civilian astronauts of the Inspiration4 mission shows the effects of short-duration spaceflight on the human body.
NASA’s next ISS spacewalk has an unusual objective
Most NASA spacewalks at the International Space Station are for upgrade or maintenance work, but the next one is a little unusual.
Starliner astronauts give first tour of the docked spacecraft
Two NASA astronauts have given space fans a tour of the Boeing Starliner capsule that is currently docked at the International Space Station.
Elon Musk reveals grand plan for Starship megarocket’s next test flight
SpaceX boss Elon Musk has revealed plans for the next Starship test flight as it seeks to develop the vehicle into a fully reusable transportation system.
Watch this stunning slow-motion footage of mighty Starship launch
SpaceX has shared incredible slow-motion footage showing the world's most powerful rocket at the start of its fourth test flight.
Boeing Starliner arrives safely at the ISS, but it sprung more leaks along the way
Boeing's Starliner made it safely to the International Space Station carrying two NASA astronauts, but had some problems on its journey.
SpaceX Starship rocket survives reentry mostly intact in fourth test flight
The mighty Starship rocket that SpaceX intends to use to transport astronauts to the moon and beyond has made another largely successful test flight.
Watch this highlight reel chronicling Starliner’s launch day
Boeing Space has shared a 90-second highlight reel detailing the first crewed launch of its Starliner spacecraft, which lifted off on Wednesday.
Boeing Starliner successfully launches carrying two NASA astronauts
The Boeing Starliner spacecraft has finally launched, taking off from Space Launch Complex-41 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida.
How to watch the first crewed flight of the Starliner spacecraft
NASA has just released the latest flight schedule for the first crewed test mission involving Boeing's Starliner spacecraft.
Will the Starliner finally get to launch on Wednesday?
The Starliner has suffered multiple setbacks and delays, the most recent of which took place last week when a launch was called off with just minutes to go.
How to watch SpaceX launch Starship megarocket on fourth test flight
SpaceX has received a launch permit from the FAA and is targeting Thursday, June 4, for the fourth test flight of its Starship megarocket.
SpaceX given clearance to launch Starship megarocket this week
After a long wait, SpaceX has finally received a launch license from the FAA and is preparing the fourth test flight of its Starship megarocket.
China’s Chang’e 6 mission blasts off from lunar surface carrying moon rocks
China's Chang'e 6 mission has scooped up samples from the moon and has now taken off from the lunar surface, headed back to Earth.
Hubble will switch to a new mode to preserve its troublesome gyros
The beloved Hubble Space Telescope will soon be changing the way it operates to deal with a dodgy gyroscope.
Watch this Chinese spacecraft land on the far side of the moon
China has released some remarkable footage showing its Chang’e 6 spacecraft making a touchdown on the far side of the moon.
Elon Musk says Starship is ready to fly, but one thing stands in the way
SpaceX chief Elon Musk said on Monday that the mighty Starship rocket is ready for its fourth test flight, but there's one obstacle that still needs clearing.
Billionaire calls off moon flyby adventure
Japanese billionaire Yusaku Maezawa has canceled his plan to fly around the moon because testing of the Starship rocket is taking longer than expected.
NASA sets new target launch date for Starliner spacecraft
Following the dramatic halt to proceedings just minutes before liftoff on Saturday, NASA has now shared a new target launch date for the Starliner spacecraft.
First crewed flight of the Boeing Starliner scrubbed once again
The planned crewed launch of the Boeing Starliner was scrubbed at 3 minutes and 50 seconds before liftoff due to a problem with the ground system.
Fly over the trenches of Mars in stunning video of Nili Fossae
A new video from the European Space Agency (ESA) was constructed using data from the Mars Express mission and shows a flyover of Mars's Nili Fossae trenches.
Watch Starliner heading back to the launchpad at Kennedy
Boeing has shared a short video showing its Starliner spacecraft heading back to the launchpad ahead of the spacecraft's first crewed flight on Saturday.
Two tiny NASA satellites are launching to study Earth’s poles
NASA has launched the first part of a two-satellite mission called PREFIRE to study Earth's poles, with the second satellite set to launch this Saturday.
James Webb discovers the most distant galaxy ever observed
Researchers using James Webb have discovered the most distant known galaxy to date. It existed just a few hundred million years after the Big Bang.
NASA confirms readiness for highly anticipated crewed mission
NASA and Boeing Space have confirmed their readiness to proceed with Saturday’s first crewed launch of the Starliner spacecraft to the ISS.
How to watch Europe launch a new Earth observation satellite tonight
The European Space Agency will launch a satellite called EarthCARE to observe clouds and aerosols in the atmosphere tonight. Here's how to watch the launch.
SpaceX reveals target date for next test of Starship megarocket
SpaceX has for the first time named a specific target date for the fourth test launch of the Starship, the most powerful rocket ever to fly.