The problem with looking for life on other worlds is that we only know of one planet with life. Earth has a wondrous variety of living creatures, but they all evolved on a single world, and their heritage stems from a single tree of life. So astrobiologists have to be both clever and careful when looking for habitable worlds, even when they narrow the possibilities to life similar to ours.
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NASA investigating glitch on James Webb Space Telescope's ultracold camera
James Webb Space Telescope's ultracold camera has experienced a technical glitch that is forcing the ground team to postpone some observations.
Russia launches NASA astronaut to space station under new 'crew swap' agreement
A U.S. astronaut has lifted off for the International Space Station, flying in a seat on a Soyuz spacecraft that was reserved through the first "crew swap" agreement since the space shuttle program.
Jupiter's Exceptionally Close Opposition
A sentinel in the autumnal sky, Jupiter marks its closest opposition since 1963.
'Lego Masters' lands NASA astronaut for space-themed season premiere
Lego Masters is blasting off with the help of a NASA astronaut. The show, which invites teams to build their best brick creations, returns with "Ready to Launch," the first episode of the new season.
IAC 2022: ESA DG and astronauts meet the press
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ESA astronauts Thomas Pesquet, Luca Parmitano, Alexander Gerst, and Matthias Maurer, together with the ESA Director General answered questions from journalists at the IAC in Paris. Andreas Mogensen joined remotely and Samantha Cristoforetti connected directly from the the International Space Station.
Astronomy For Equity: Building Hope Through the Night Sky
Have you ever attended a star party, where amateur astronomers set up telescopes and invite the public to take a look at the night sky? If so, then you understand and appreciate how much these part-time but incredibly enthusiastic stargazers love to share the wonders of our Universe with others.
Live coverage: Two Russians, one American set for launch to International Space Station
Live coverage of the test flight of the Soyuz MS-22 spacecraft on a mission to the International Space Station. Text updates will appear automatically below; there is no need to reload the page. Follow us on Twitter.
NASA's DART mission will put on an asteroid-smashing show next week
NASA's Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) probe will slam into an asteroid next week, and we'll get to watch the action live.
Live coverage: Artemis 1 tanking test on tap today at Kennedy Space Center
Live coverage of the tanking test for the Space Launch System on NASA’s Artemis 1 mission. Text updates will appear automatically below; there is no need to reload the page. Follow us on Twitter.
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8 ways to stop an asteroid: Nuclear weapons, paint and Bruce Willis
We currently know of no asteroid hazards for Earth, but planetary defense experts are on the case in case of a threat.
See the moon buzz the Beehive cluster on Wednesday (Sept. 21)
On Wednesday morning, the moon will pass the Beehive cluster in the night sky, giving sky watchers an easy reference point to spot it.
Watch Russian Soyuz rocket launch 3 astronauts to space station today
A NASA astronaut and two cosmonauts will launch to the International Space Station aboard a Soyuz spacecraft today (Sept. 21). Watch live starting at 9 a.m. EDT (1300 GMT).
New Webb image captures clearest view of Neptune’s rings in decades
The NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope is showing off its capabilities closer to home with its first image of Neptune. Not only has Webb captured the clearest view of this peculiar planet’s rings in more than 30 years, but its cameras are also revealing the ice giant in a whole new light.
What are neutrinos?
Inside the secret lives of neutrinos, the universe's 'ghost particles.' What are their properties, how are they created, and what can they tell us about fundamental physics?
Weightless on Earth with VIVALDI
During missions on the International Space Station, astronauts’ bodies go through a wide array of changes due to lack of gravity - everything from vision to cardiovascular health to bone density is affected.
Watch crucial fueling test of NASA's Artemis 1 moon rocket today
Technicians are scheduled to begin loading supercold liquid hydrogen and liquid oxygen propellants into Artemis 1's Space Launch System megarocket today at 7:15 a.m. EDT (1115 GMT). Watch it live.
Uh oh, There’s a Problem With one of Webb’s Science Instruments
James Webb is currently experiencing problems with its MIRI instrument. The problem is due to increased friction in one of MIRI’s mechanisms in the Medium-Resolution Spectroscopy (MRS) mode. The observatory is otherwise healthy, but the team decided to stop observations using MRS mode until they find a solution.
Can we live long and prosper in space? The astronaut health dilemma
Space life scientists are pushing for the development of an international database on long-term health effects of spaceflight.
Hilton hotels will design astronaut suites on private Starlab space station
Hotel giant Hilton is extending its operations to orbit with a new partnership on the Starlab private space station, which may be operational in 2027.
US Space Force conducts training on 'live fire' satellite jamming
The U.S. Space Force is conducting a training exercise known as 'Black Skies' that will focus on electronic warfare tactics such as real-world satellite jamming.
