New data shows Pluto’s atmosphere is shifting unexpectedly, sparking fresh investigations into the dwarf planet’s evolving climate. New observations suggest Pluto’s tenuous atmosphere is beginning to thin as the dwarf planet drifts farther from the...

abruptly ending the sunlight reflection. From Puerto Rico, Efrain Morales photographed the Tiangong space station crossing the Moon in a striking celestial alignment in June 2026. Credit: Efrain Morales A Floating Laboratory in Low Earth Orbit The...

a routine session on the Martian plain, NASA’s Perseverance rover recorded a striking sky picture that places Earth and the moon Phobos side by side, offering a rare glimpse of our planetary neighborhood from another world. Mars Rover Captures Uncommon...

The final demolition phase has begun for a historic Oklahoma shopping center that first opened its doors in 1978, marking the end of a local landmark. Unexpected Outbursts Transform Comet 220P/McNaught Into a Target for Amateur Observers Comet...

transform astronaut safety and shape future Moon missions. NASA is gearing up for a unique test that will light a flame in the Moon’s weak gravity, a step that could prove decisive for the agency’s Artemis agenda and the long‑term safety of lunar...

research reveals how lunar gravity alters water flow, posing significant challenges for future efforts to grow plants on the Moon. Water management on the Moon may present a much steeper engineering challenge than previously anticipated. Recent data...

Deep Space Network. The next-generation antenna will expand the communication and navigation capabilities of missions to the Moon and beyond. pic.twitter.com/jSZvHy8GHS — NASA JPL (@NASAJPL) August 26, 2026 Infrastructure for a New Era of Exploration...

Rare gamma-iron trapped in Chang’e-6 lunar glass forms stable magnetic vortices, offering new clues to unlock the Moon’s mysterious magnetic history. Scientists analyzing soil samples retrieved from the Moon’s far side by the Chang’e-6 mission have...

since 2022, visible across much of the country. Skywatchers in Pakistan are set for a breathtaking celestial show as the Moon turns deep red during a blood moon total lunar eclipse this weekend. The event, happening on the night of September 7–8, 2025,...

small co‑orbital population. Another lingering hypothesis suggests that Kamoʻoalewa might contain material derived from the Moon. Ground‑based telescopic data have hinted at this possibility, but only direct analysis of returned samples can confirm or...

A moderate geomagnetic storm may bring visible northern lights to parts of the northern US and Canada this weekend. A new NOAA outlook points to a rare summer opportunity for millions of people across northern U.S. states and Canada to glimpse the...

more flexibility in orbit and surface operations. Altus‑1 will serve as a testbed for evaluating GNSS‑based navigation in the Moon’s environment, generating data that could shape future mission architectures for orbiters, landers, rovers, and crewed...

ESA’s JUICE spacecraft has successfully performed a lunar-Earth flyby, using gravity to slingshot toward its mission to explore Jupiter and its icy moons. The European Space Agency’s (ESA) JUICE probe has successfully executed a gravity-assist...

of Texas at Austin has demonstrated that chickpea plants can complete their entire life cycle in a material that mimics the Moon’s surface, marking the first documented seed production in lunar regolith simulant. Worm‑Derived Compost and Fungal...

with the goal of confirming whether microbial fermentation can reliably supply nutrients for Artemis‑era crews heading to the Moon and Mars. The BioNutrients program, active since April 2019, has progressively refined its hardware, broadened the...

of ancient asteroids or a specific anomaly. Future investigations, including JAXA’s upcoming mission to sample Phobos—the moon of Mars—are expected to provide more data points by 2031. Comparing these future samples with the data gathered from Bennu...

Get ready for the Perseids meteor shower in August 2026 – a top celestial display for skywatchers to witness dazzling streaks across the night sky. August 2026 Promises a Brilliant Perseids Spectacle When Earth journeys through the trail left by comet...

exploration capabilities. Chinese engineers are exploring the possibility of deploying autonomous quadruped robots on the Moon to assist future crews with exploration, upkeep of habitats, and the construction of a long‑term research outpost. The study...

points—specific positions in space where the gravitational forces between two large celestial bodies, such as Earth and the Moon, balance with the centripetal force felt by a smaller object. This equilibrium enables spacecraft to maintain a stable...

conditions known to remodel minerals. Corundum has previously been reported in impact‑altered rocks from both Earth and the Moon, supporting this line of reasoning. All three float rocks were collected along Jezero’s rim, in proximity to fragments...