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What will happen when our sun starts dying? These 'stellar archaeologists' may have found a clue

2h ago

These 'interstellar glaciers' could give water to young star systems. Could they support alien life, too?

3h ago

Ancient volcanic ash seen blowing across Mars in new spacecraft images

5h ago

James Webb Space Telescope peers into a dying star surrounded by mysterious buckyballs: 'The structures we're seeing now are breathtaking'

6h ago

Interstellar invader comet 3I/ATLAS formed in a world much colder than the solar system

7h ago

NASA's TESS spacecraft discovers a weird system of exoplanets unlike anything seen before

8h ago

Nebula sparkles in new Hubble snapshot | Space photo of the day for April 23, 2026

9h ago

Japan's audacious sample-return mission to the Mars moon Phobos has made it to the launch pad

10h ago

Our recommended choice as the best beginner mirrorless camera has $400 off, and has just hit its best price of the year at Best Buy

11h ago

Making contact with ET? Aliens may already know we're here

11h ago

'That's just not a winning strategy': Congress objects (again) to Trump's planned NASA budget cuts

13h ago

Watch Rocket Lab launch Japanese 'origami' satellite, 7 other spacecraft to orbit tonight

Wed

NASA still confident that Artemis astronauts will land on the moon in 2028 despite spacesuit delays

Wed

Happy Earth Day! Celebrate with these amazing photos of our planet from space, from Apollo 8 to Artemis 2

Wed

Meet the US Navy divers who welcomed the Artemis 2 astronauts home from the moon

Wed

Blue Origin's huge New Glenn rocket grounded after launch mishap

Wed

Celebrate Earth Day with this Artemis 2 shot | Space photo of the day for April 22, 2026

Wed

See the moon shining in the daytime sky this week: Here's where to look

Wed

Spectacular photos of the 2026 Lyrid meteor shower captured from Earth and space

Wed

Mysterious rings around Uranus point to hidden moons orbiting the ice giant

Wed

The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, NASA's next great observatory, is finally complete

Tue

You've heard of the Space Force. Now there's a 'NASA Force' — but it's not about making space war

Tue

Bring nebulas and galaxies into focus with nearly $700 off this smart telescope

Tue

'Dancing' jets erupting from a cannibalistic black hole have the power of 10,000 suns

Tue

The moon and Jupiter steal the show after sunset on April 22

Tue

NASA rolls out Artemis 3 SLS rocket's huge core stage to gear up for 2027 launch (photo)

Tue

Astronauts photograph Lyrid meteor shower from ISS | Space photo of the day for April 21, 2026

Tue

NASA reveals its Roman Space Telescope today: How to watch live, and what's next for the next-generation observatory

Tue

Don't miss the Lyrid meteor shower 2026 peak tonight! Viewing times, location and tips

Tue

NASA's Curiosity rover finds building blocks of life on Mars. Scientists aren't sure how they got there

Tue

NASA shuts down Voyager 1 instrument to keep probe exploring interstellar space

Mon

600 rocket landings! SpaceX notches another milestone during Sunday Starlink launch

Mon

Scientists found a 'bathtub ring' on Mars. Could it be evidence of an ancient Red Planet ocean?

Mon

Astronauts face grip strength challenge in space and on Earth, scientists find

Mon

Watch the Lyrid meteor shower 2026 online with these free livestreams

Mon

A peek at the far side of the moon | Space photo of the day for April 20, 2026

Mon

What's the best time to see Lyrid meteors in 2026?

Mon

'Dark subhaloes' may explain why galaxies seem to form pre-determined shapes

Mon

Only 12 people on Earth saw this 'ring-of-fire' eclipse. Here's how one improvised to capture a once-in-a-lifetime photo from Antarctica

Mon

Watch SpaceX launch advanced GPS satellite for US Space Force early on April 20

Sun

Blue Origin just launched the giant Bluebird 7 mobile phone satellite into space — but it's in the wrong orbit

Sun

The Lyrid meteor shower returns with ideal viewing conditions! Here's what to look out for this week

Sun

Telescope livestream: Watch the moon pass in front of the Pleiades on April 19

Sun

Synthetic universe allows you to 'see and hear' galaxies evolving from the dawn of time (video)

Sun

How to see the Lyrid meteor shower 2026: Where to look in the night sky

Sat

Artemis 2 and Tiangong space station astronauts set record for farthest distance between humans

Sat

Don't miss the moon, Venus and the Pleiades align after sunset on April 19

Sat

This life-hunting rover may be SpaceX's 1st-ever Mars launch

Sat

Blue Origin's reuses huge New Glenn rocket for 1st time, lands booster at sea (launch video)

Sat

Watch live: Blue Origin reusing New Glenn rocket stage for 1st time on April 19 launch

Sat

New moon of April 2026 brings incredible views of the constellation Hydra, Jupiter, Venus and more this week

Fri

'Tall waves moving in slow motion': Here's how oily oceans on Saturn's giant moon Titan may behave

Fri

Hubble Space Telescope spots a mesmerizing spiral galaxy | Space photo of the day for April 17, 2026

Fri

Northern lights could be visible as far south as Illinois and Oregon tonight

Fri

Artemis 2's heat shield seems to have aced its trial by fire

Fri

Interstellar invader comet 3I/ATLAS made a startling transformation as it passed the sun

Fri

This giant telescope could discover habitable exoplanets and secrets of our universe — if it gets its funding

Fri

Landing astronauts on the moon 'is absolutely doable, and it's doable soon,' NASA's Artemis 2 commander says

Thu

'That was a wonderful toilet': Artemis 2 commander defends mission's lunar loo

Thu

Blue Origin fires up used New Glenn rocket ahead of landmark reflight (photo)

Thu

The Lyrid meteor shower 2026 has begun! Here's what to expect

Thu

This may be the daughter of one of our universe's 1st stars. Scientists call it an 'ancient immigrant'

Thu

Private Japanese spacecraft will inspect 2 dead satellites in 2027

Thu

3D dark energy map is mind-blowing | Space photo of the day for April 16, 2026

Thu

How to see once-in-a-lifetime Comet PanSTARRS tonight before it disappears for good

Thu

Max Space unveils new expandable space habitat for the moon and beyond: 'We need real estate that is scalable'

Thu

A new Earthrise: An Apollo historian experiences Artemis 2

Thu

SpaceX fires up next-gen 'Version 3' Starship ahead of landmark May test flight (photos)

Apr 15

How do supergiant exoplanets form? James Webb Space Telescope finds a clue

Apr 15

Space combat was 'critical to mission success' in US war in Iran, Space Force chief says

Apr 15

NASA astronauts joke around with an optical illusion on the ISS | Space photo of the day for April 15, 2026

Apr 15

Fly higher and longer for less with $120 off this sub-9-ounce Potensic Atom 2 drone

Apr 15

A dark energy tool just created the most comprehensive 3D map of our universe ever: 'This is a major paradigm shift'

Apr 15

Interstellar invader 3I/ATLAS is spraying tons of water into space every second. Jupiter-bound spacecraft JUICE discovers

Apr 15

Solar wind travels up to 4 times faster than expected, eclipse spacecraft reveals

Apr 15

See Comet PanSTARRS glow above a false dawn in stunning new photo

Apr 15

A worst-case solar storm could trigger panic buying and public unrest, report warns

Apr 15

SpaceX launches two Starlink satellite groups 20 hours apart

Apr 15

NASA's Artemis 2 moonshot was just the 'opening act' for America's return to the moon, space agency chief says

Apr 14

Scientists use rare 'Einstein Cross' to learn about young galaxy with surprisingly old stars

Apr 14

This Artemis 2 astronaut really loves Rise | Space photo of the day for April 14, 2026

Apr 14

The Lyrids are coming! How I watch meteor showers from the middle of a city

Apr 14

Talk about long distance! Watch the farthest-ever crew call in space between Artemis 2 and the ISS

Apr 14

The moon's oldest and darkest craters could be hiding the most water ice. That's good news for future astronauts

Apr 14

NASA science faces 'very serious threat' from new White House budget, experts say

Apr 13

Northrop Grumman Cygnus cargo craft arrives at space station

Apr 13

How Artemis 2 commander Reid Wiseman saved the mission's moon mascot: 'It's hard not to love this little guy. I can't let Rise out of my sight'

Apr 13

Artemis 2 commander Reid Wiseman broke NASA protocol to save the mission's moon mascot: 'It's hard not to love this little guy. I can't let Rise out of my sight'

Apr 13

Artemis 2 astronauts celebrate successful return to Earth | Space photo of the day for April 13, 2026

Apr 13

Artemis 2: Our favorite photos from NASA's historic moon mission

Apr 13

'God of Chaos' asteroid Apophis will blaze across the sky on April 13, 2029 — here's why this once-in-a-lifetime event is worth traveling for

Apr 13

A worst-case solar storm could knock out satellites, GPS and power grids, report warns

Apr 13

From spa to boat party: 10 epic events for the Aug. 12, 2026, total solar eclipse in Spain and Iceland

Apr 12

'The most special thing that will ever happen in my life': Artemis 2 astronauts describe their epic moon mission

Apr 12

Watch SpaceX launch big 'Cygnus XL' cargo spacecraft toward the ISS today

Apr 11

Artemis 3 and beyond: What's next for NASA after Artemis 2 moon success

Apr 11

Splashdown! Artemis 2 astronauts return to Earth after historic NASA mission to the moon

Apr 11

NEAF 2026 returns to New York this weekend with all-star astronaut lineup and 'world's largest' space expo

Apr 10

The Artemis 2 astronauts saw a rare solar eclipse from beyond the moon. Here's what it looked like

Apr 10

Why I'm hunting for Comet Pan-STARRS right now — before it's too late

Apr 10