Space News & Blog Articles

NASA will roll out its massive rocket for a flight around the moon earlier than planned.

At 'supercriticality,' the difference between the liquid and gas phases of a material seems to disappear. New research finds that this weird tipping point may be simpler than scientists thought.

Dark energy could be caused by pressure from giant voids of nothingness that may be flinging the universe apart.

With mirrorless cameras rapidly gaining popularity, is it still worth investing in a DSLR camera?

Earth has experienced five mass extinction events over its 4.5 billion-year history. A sixth mass extinction is underway as a result of human-driven climate change.

Director Paul W.S. Anderson recalls making Event Horizon for the sci-fi classic’s 25th birthday

Hubble Space Telescope delivers a stunning new image of stellar gas and dust in the Orion Nebula

The ringed planet Saturn is often hailed as the jewel of the solar system and you have a chance to see why in a free webcast tonight.

Scientists using new computational methods have come up with a new insight into the potential workings of the complex atmosphere of Venus.

Within 24 hours of accessing the first stage of Australia’s newest supercomputing system, researchers have processed a series of radio telescope observations, including a highly detailed image of a supernova remnant.

Scientists found a huge field of hydrothermal vents on the East Pacific Rise.

A mountaintop observatory experienced a 'close encounter' in the shape of a cloud that some people associate with UFOs. The real-life explanation is far less alien.

The Cosmic Microwave Background (CMB for short), is light: the oldest and most distant light that we can see in the entire universe. It comes from soon after the Big Bang – which is considered to be the beginning of the universe.

A mesmerizing new photo captures bright, golden swirling clouds of gas that generate an exceptionally high rate of star formation.

Stargazers around the world captured some dazzling views of the Perseid meteor shower as it peaked overnight Friday and Saturday (Aug. 12-13)

What could more pivotal to NASA history than landing the first humans on Mars? As revealed in the season 3 finale of "For All Mankind," the answer could be much more terrestrial. Warning: spoilers.

China’s space station recently gained a new module and with it a pair of huge, solar energy-capturing “wings” that can rotate as the outpost orbits the Earth.

Are you thinking of buying a camera? Here are some tips and tricks to help you save money on your next purchase.

Look for Mars low on the eastern horizon Saturday (Aug. 13) as the Red Planet comes into the evening sky, shining with Jupiter, Saturn and Uranus.

Check out the king of the planets meeting up with the moon on Aug. 14, throughout most of the night.

New evidence suggests the culprit for the cosmic assault presented by cosmic rays may be the shock waves from exploding stars.