NASA’s UVEX space telescope has achieved a major milestone, bringing its ambitious ultraviolet mission one step closer to launching into orbit. NASA’s Ultraviolet Explorer (UVEX) mission has officially cleared a critical development hurdle, moving the...

New observations of a distant object beyond Neptune reveal an unexpected atmosphere, reshaping theories on which worlds can hold one. A distant, icy body orbiting past Neptune has revealed an unexpected gaseous envelope, a finding that challenges...

NASA has awarded SpaceX three additional astronaut missions to the International Space Station, extending its vital commercial crew partnership. NASA has solidified its reliance on private industry for deep-space logistics by awarding SpaceX a $946...

Comet 10P/Tempel returns to the inner solar system, offering a rare chance for astronomers to observe this historic icy visitor. NASA has announced that comet 10P/Tempel will once again traverse the inner solar system, offering astronomers and hobbyist...

NASA and Boeing prepare to share critical updates on the Starliner spacecraft’s development and its future role in transporting astronauts to space. NASA and Boeing are set to provide a comprehensive progress report regarding the Starliner spacecraft...

NASA’s Swift mission successfully tested innovative spacecraft servicing techniques, offering critical insights for the future of orbital operations. NASA has released a comprehensive review of the Swift boost mission, an ambitious endeavor that sought...

The ESA has launched an investigation into the Space Rider program following a failed landing test involving the spacecraft’s critical parafoil system. A recent high-stakes test of Europe’s reusable Space Rider spacecraft has encountered a significant...

A NASA-funded satellite designed to inspect inactive orbital debris is officially lost after a critical software glitch silenced its communication systems. NASA-Backed Orbital Inspection Mission Ends Following Communication Blackout A pioneering...

From a brilliant Venus to a Harvest Moon near Saturn, discover the spectacular celestial events NASA says you shouldn’t miss in September 2026. September Skies: Venus Brilliance, Celestial Alignments, and the Autumnal Equinox As the Northern Hemisphere...

NASA’s latest scientific balloon mission successfully tested compact space technologies and new instruments designed for future deep-space exploration. NASA Leverages High-Altitude Ballooning to Fast-Track Space Technology NASA has successfully...

New Dark Energy Camera image captures Earth’s nearest stellar nursery, with newborn stars lighting swirling clouds and a distant globular cluster. Stellar nurseries are regions where interstellar gas and dust collapse under gravity to ignite new stars....

NASA astronauts have completed a historic spacewalk at the ISS, successfully upgrading external hardware despite encountering a minor repair challenge. NASA astronauts Jessica Meir and Christina Koch have successfully completed a critical maintenance...

A NASA-backed study finds that keeping teams aligned on a shared focus is crucial for the success of deep‑space missions. A NASA‑backed investigation has pinpointed a decisive factor for upcoming deep‑space missions: the capacity of large, distributed...

A tiny light‑powered spacecraft could soon launch humanity’s first instruments toward another star system, opening a new era of interstellar exploration. The recent detection of an atmosphere on the rocky world LHS 1140b has sparked renewed debate over...

NASA’s Perseverance rover has uncovered mysterious new evidence in an overlooked region of Mars, sparking fresh intrigue about the planet’s hidden history. NASA’s Perseverance rover has uncovered evidence suggesting that the geological history of Mars’...

Astronomers have discovered a massive exomoon candidate, challenging our current understanding of the boundary between planets and natural satellites. Astronomers have unveiled evidence of a massive potential exomoon within the distant CD-35 2722...

Three distant exoplanets have defied the odds by surviving their star’s transition into a red giant, leaving astronomers searching for the cause of their luck. In the quiet reaches of the Boötes constellation, a massive gas giant circles its host star...

A rare photo shows lightning striking a Chinese rocket at launch, highlighting a dramatic clash between severe weather and spaceflight. A striking photograph released by the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) captures a bolt of...

Astronomers have discovered a giant planet that may have formed from the debris left behind by its host star’s dramatic death. Astronomers have identified a potential candidate for a rare “second-generation” planet, a world that appears to have...

A SpaceX Dragon mission has docked at the ISS, delivering critical medical research equipment and new solar arrays to boost orbital power capacity. A SpaceX Dragon cargo spacecraft successfully docked with the International Space Station (ISS) on...