James Webb takes rare direct image of a nearby super-Jupiter
The James Webb Space Telescope has directly imaged a gas giant beyond our solar system, and it's one of the coldest exoplanets observed so far.
Yes, the ‘8-day’ Starliner mission is now in its seventh week
NASA and Boeing Space are about to give an update on the Starliner mission, which is continuing for longer than expected due to technical issues.
See 25 gorgeous images of space to celebrate Chandra’s 25th birthday
Today, July 23, marks the 25th anniversary of one of NASA's lesser known but highly prolific space telescopes.
ISS astronaut video shows a tough gym workout
NASA astronaut Loral O’Hara has shared a video offering an inside look at how space station visitors keep in good shape during stays in orbit.
Astronauts to give free astrophotography master class this week
Two accomplished space photographers who also happen to be NASA astronauts will chat about astrophotography on Wednesday, and anyone can join in.
How NASA is using AI on the Perseverance rover to study Mars rocks
NASA's Perseverance rover is taking the first steps toward autonomous science investigation on Mars.
Mesmerizing ISS time-lapse video shows aurora, satellites, stars, and a meteor
NASA astronaut Matthew Dominick shared an amazing time-lapse video that he captured while aboard the ISS. It shows an aurora, satellites, stars, and a meteor.
Blue Origin shows off landing mechanism for New Glenn rocket
Blue Origin is aiming to land the first stage of its new rocket in late September, the New Glenn.
One half of this wild exoplanet reaches temperatures of 1,450 degrees Fahrenheit
On the planet WASP-39 b, one side is in perpetual morning and the other is in perpetual evening.
Satellite to follow Empire State Building-sized asteroid as it zips by Earth
There’s a huge asteroid coming our way in 2029 and the European Space Agency (ESA) wants to track it every step of the way.
NASA’s mega moon rocket has just begun a 900-mile journey
NASA's powerful SLS rocket is set for an epic lunar flight next year. But first it has to get to the launch site at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
NASA axes its moon rover project VIPER
The Volatiles Investigating Polar Exploration Rover was intended to search the moon's polar regions for water, but will now be shelved due to budget issues.
This extreme exoplanet has a highly unusual orbit
New research has uncovered an exoplanet called TIC 241249530 b, which has one of the most extreme orbits discovered to date.
This workhorse ISS spacecraft has never looked so beautiful
NASA has shared some stunning images of the Cygnus spacecraft ahead of its recent release from the International Space Station.
Venus gets a taste of Missy Elliot in NASA communications test
In space, they say, no one can hear your scream -- but at certain points in our solar system, you might be able to pick up some Missy Elliot.
Next-gen spacesuit can turn urine into drinking water
Researchers have created a prototype spacesuit capable of recycling urine into drinking water, and it could be used in the upcoming Artemis missions.
SpaceX footage shows spectacular Super Heavy static fire
SpaceX has shared imagery showing a static fire of the Super Heavy booster ahead of its fifth test flight as part of the Starship vehicle.
There’s a cave on the moon where astronauts could possibly live
Researchers have identified a site that could one day house astronauts beneath the moon's surface in the Mare Tranquillitatis Pit.
A spaceship just left the ISS, but it wasn’t the Starliner
Boeing's Starliner spacecraft remains docked at the ISS due to technical issues, while other vehicles continue to come and go.
SpaceX sees its eight-year-long flawless Falcon 9 launch streak broken
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket had a problem with its engines and failed to deploy its payloads correctly for the first time in eight years.
3D printing tested for emergency spacecraft and medical supplies in space
Recently a team from the University of California, Berkeley sent a new 3D printer to space on a Virgin Galactic mission.
Webb captures a Penguin and an Egg for its two-year anniversary
Today, July 12, marks two years since the first images from the James Webb Space Telescope were unveiled, and scientists have release a new image to celebrate.
Hubble finds mysterious and elusive black hole
For years, astronomers have been searching for elusive intermediate-mass black holes. Now, Hubble has found evidence of one in Omega Centauri.
SpaceX photos show Super Heavy heading to launchpad for fifth starship flight
SpaceX has shared photos of the Super Heavy booster being transported to the launchpad ahead of the Starship’s fifth test flight.
Boeing and NASA in no rush to bring Starliner astronauts back from space station
Two NASA astronauts who traveled to the ISS on the Boeing Starliner have given an update from orbit, but won't be traveling home any time soon.
Watch Europe’s new Ariane 6 rocket lift off for the first time
Watch Arianespace and the European Space Agency successfully complete the maiden launch of the new Ariane 6 heavy-lift rocket.
NASA is about to give an important update on Starliner spacecraft
NASA is about to provide an important update on the Starliner spacecraft, which has been unable to depart the space station due to technical issues.
Elon Musk shares target date for fifth test of Starship megarocket
SpaceX chief Elon Musk has said when he thinks the mighty Starship rocket will be ready to take its fifth test flight.
This NASA astronaut has been getting creative with his camera on the ISS
NASA astronaut Matthew Dominick has been sharing stunning images from the space station, while also revealing how he gets the shots.
How to watch Ariane 6 rocket’s maiden launch on Tuesday
The European Space Agency is about to conduct the maiden launch of its new Ariane 6 rocket, and the entirety of the mission will be live streamed.
This crew is leaving their simulated ‘Martian’ habitat after 378 days
Four volunteers for a NASA experiment have spent more than a year confined to a simulated version of a Mars habitat -- and now they're being let out.
NASA astronauts send a Fourth of July message from space
NASA astronauts aboard the International Space Station have sent a Fourth of July message to those down on the ground.
Is this the most beautiful rocket launch ever?
SpaceX chief Elon Musk has shared a video of an astonishingly beautiful Falcon 9 launch that took place recently in California.
SpaceX reveals target date for a crewed mission like no other
SpaceX has revealed a target date for its highly anticipated Polaris Dawn mission, which will see four civilians fly a Crew Dragon to its highest-ever altitude.