Red, Webb and boom: NASA telescope captures celestial firework from young star
The hourglass shape is created by a young star gathering mass from its parent molecular cloud. NASA's James Webb Space Telescope captured the celestial fireworks happening within the constellation Taurus.
The hourglass shape is created by a young star gathering mass from its parent molecular cloud. NASA's James Webb Space Telescope captured the celestial fireworks happening within the constellation Taurus.
NASA sample shows asteroid Bennu could have come from small ocean world
Asteroid Bennu contains all the indigents that helped our solar system form.
Asteroid Bennu contains all the indigents that helped our solar system form.
Earth just had two near-misses with asteroids
Earth narrowly avoided two near-misses with asteroids 2024 MK and 2011 UL21, providing valuable data for planetary defense, NASA reported.
Earth narrowly avoided two near-misses with asteroids 2024 MK and 2011 UL21, providing valuable data for planetary defense, NASA reported.
NASA taps SpaceX to help destroy International Space Station at the end of its life
The commercially-operated space station will replace the current government-funded space station in the next decade.
The commercially-operated space station will replace the current government-funded space station in the next decade.
NASA astronauts still aboard ISS as engineers fix leak on Boeing Starliner
NASA has delayed the Boeing Starliner’s return to Earth, forcing two astronauts to remain aboard the International Space Station with an unspecified return date.
NASA has delayed the Boeing Starliner’s return to Earth, forcing two astronauts to remain aboard the International Space Station with an unspecified return date.
Fort Worth man offered $200M to buy Virgin Orbit. He had less than $1 in his bank account, SEC claims
The SEC claims the North Texas man actually had less than $1 in his bank account when he made the offer, falsely claimed he had an SMU law degree and lied about having investments "in over 13 space companies."
The SEC claims the North Texas man actually had less than $1 in his bank account when he made the offer, falsely claimed he had an SMU law degree and lied about having investments "in over 13 space companies."
Full 'Strawberry Moon' welcomes first day of summer
June's full Moon also happens a day after summer solstice, the longest day of the year and the official start of astronomical summer.
June's full Moon also happens a day after summer solstice, the longest day of the year and the official start of astronomical summer.
NASA predicts 'once-in-a-lifetime event' this summer – 5 things you need to know
An Earth-sized remnant of a dead star, located about 3,000 light years from Earth, will explode.
An Earth-sized remnant of a dead star, located about 3,000 light years from Earth, will explode.
Aliens may be living among us disguised as humans, Harvard researchers claim
Research scientists at Harvard University wrote a paper suggesting aliens could be living underground or on the moon, or even walking among us and posing as humans.
Research scientists at Harvard University wrote a paper suggesting aliens could be living underground or on the moon, or even walking among us and posing as humans.
ISS emergency? NASA says it accidentally aired audio of distressed astronaut drill
NASA said there was “no emergency situation" aboard the ISS after audio of a medical drill was accidentally aired, prompting concern online.
NASA said there was “no emergency situation" aboard the ISS after audio of a medical drill was accidentally aired, prompting concern online.
Water frost found on Mars' volcanoes in 'significant first,' scientists say
The water frost on Mars' volcanoes is only about as thick as a human hair, but it’s a lot of water – the equivalent of 60 Olympic-sized swimming pools, researchers found.
The water frost on Mars' volcanoes is only about as thick as a human hair, but it’s a lot of water – the equivalent of 60 Olympic-sized swimming pools, researchers found.
Mars rover camera hit with charged particles after solar flare reaches planet
Fascinating images released by NASA on Monday showed charged particles emitted from a solar flare as they arrived on Mars.
Fascinating images released by NASA on Monday showed charged particles emitted from a solar flare as they arrived on Mars.
William Anders: The astronaut who captured the famous 'Earthrise' photo
Retired astronaut William Anders, who passed away in a plane crash on Friday, captured the iconic "Earthrise" photo during the Apollo 8 mission on December 24, 1968, providing a new perspective on Earth's beauty and fragility and becoming a symbol of the environmental movement.
Retired astronaut William Anders, who passed away in a plane crash on Friday, captured the iconic "Earthrise" photo during the Apollo 8 mission on December 24, 1968, providing a new perspective on Earth's beauty and fragility and becoming a symbol of the environmental movement.
Boeing Starliner spacecraft docks at ISS with NASA astronauts after dramatic approach
After 24 hours of spaceflight, Boeing Starliner began approaching the International Space Station for docking, but a series of malfunctions with thrusters delayed the docking.
After 24 hours of spaceflight, Boeing Starliner began approaching the International Space Station for docking, but a series of malfunctions with thrusters delayed the docking.
Russian cosmonaut becomes first person to spend 1,000 days in space
Oleg Kononenko set the record while making five journeys to the International Space Station dating back to 2008.
Oleg Kononenko set the record while making five journeys to the International Space Station dating back to 2008.
Boeing’s Starliner capsule launches on mission full of firsts
Here’s a list of all the “firsts" that Boeing and NASA expect to accomplish now that two astronauts are finally flying aboard the Starliner capsule.
Here’s a list of all the “firsts" that Boeing and NASA expect to accomplish now that two astronauts are finally flying aboard the Starliner capsule.
June skygazing highlights: Strawberry Moon, summertime planet parade
June is the start of meteorological summer, which is a great time to be outside for some stargazing. Here are some celestial events to give you a reason to look up.
June is the start of meteorological summer, which is a great time to be outside for some stargazing. Here are some celestial events to give you a reason to look up.
NASA has a new game plan for Hubble Space Telescope to resume science observations
NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope stopped collecting science at the end of May after part of its directional system returned faulty data. Teams will begin transitioning to use only one out of three gyroscopes, reducing the telescope's efficiency.
NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope stopped collecting science at the end of May after part of its directional system returned faulty data. Teams will begin transitioning to use only one out of three gyroscopes, reducing the telescope's efficiency.
1st annual space piracy conference aims to combat space crime and smuggling
The First Annual Space Piracy Conference, scheduled for early next year by the Center for the Study of Space Crime, Policy, and Governance (CSCPG), will gather experts to address growing concerns of space crime and smuggling, discussing risks and solutions from various perspectives.
The First Annual Space Piracy Conference, scheduled for early next year by the Center for the Study of Space Crime, Policy, and Governance (CSCPG), will gather experts to address growing concerns of space crime and smuggling, discussing risks and solutions from various perspectives.
'Planet parade' not quite happening June 3, NASA says. Here’s when instead.
NASA shared a viewing note about the so-called “planet parade” that has been hyped up to grace the sky on June 3.
NASA shared a viewing note about the so-called “planet parade” that has been hyped up to grace the sky on June 3.