Since 2012, NASA’s Curiosity rover has been exploring the Gale Crater for clues about Mars’ past and possible evidence that it once supported life. For the past year, this search has centered on the lower levels of Mount Sharp, a transitional zone between a clay-rich region and one filled with sulfates (a type of mineral salt). These regions can offer insight into Mars’ warm, watery past, but the transition zone between them is also of scientific value. In short, the study of this region may provide a record of the major climatic shift that took place billions of years ago on Mars.
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Despite its draining power, NASA’s InSight Mars lander is determined to squeeze as much science as it can until the very last moment
Its solar panels are caked with dust and the batteries are running out of juice, but NASA’s InSight Mars lander continues to soldier forth collecting more science about the Red Planet until its very last beep. To conserve energy, InSight was projected to shut down its seismometer—its last operational science instrument—by the end of June, hoping to survive on its remaining power until December. The seismometer has been the key instrument designed to measure marsquakes, which it has been recording since it touched down on Mars in 2018, and recently recorded a 5.0-magnitude quake, the biggest yet.
Celestron Advanced VX 8 Edge HD telescope: Full review
This portable telescope setup is ideal for intermediate amateur astronomers who want to get serious.
'Blade Runner' at 40: Director Ridley Scott's dystopian masterpiece continues to reverberate today
Director Ridley Scott's sci-fi classic "Blade Runner" celebrates its 40th anniversary in June 2022.
Don't miss Venus meet the moon before dawn on Sunday in gorgeous photo opportunity
A gorgeous photo opportunity will greet skywatchers on Sunday (June 26) when the slim crescent moon meets Venus in the early morning sky.
Extreme microbes in salty Arctic water could aid search for life on Mars
Never-before-seen microbes living deep beneath the permafrost at one of the coldest and saltiest water springs on Earth could provide a blueprint for life on Mars.
NASA to launch 3 sounding rockets from Northern Territory in boost for Australian space efforts
NASA to launch three rockets from the Arnhem Space Centre in the Northern Territory of Australia
Stunning Mars photos by the Curiosity rover show ancient climate shift
The Curiosity rover might be spotting signs of the Martian climate drying up in ancient times.
LightSail 2 celebrates 3rd space birthday as end of mission approaches
LightSail 2 is now marking three years of spaceflight, but is unlikely to celebrate a fourth anniversary.
China launches 4 satellites with 2 rockets in 2 days
China is continuing its quest to carry out more than 50 orbital launches this year with a pair of missions lifting off within just over 24 hours of each other.
NASA eyeing late August for launch of Artemis 1 moon mission
NASA officials have declared the Artemis 1 moon rocket's most recent "wet dress rehearsal" a success and are hopeful the mission can get off the ground as soon as late August.
More Rocket Launches Could Damage the Ozone Layer
There are few things in this world that brings feelings of awe and wonder more than a rocket launch. Watching a literal tower of steel slowly lift off from the ground with unspeakable power reminds us of what humanity can achieve despite our flaws, disagreements, and differences, and for the briefest of moments these magnificent spectacles are capable of bringing us all together regardless of race, creed, and religion.
NASA Says It’s Satisfied With Rehearsal for SLS Moon Rocket Launch
NASA says it’s finished with having to do full-scale dress rehearsals for the first liftoff of its moon-bound Space Launch System rocket. But it’s not finished with having to make fixes.
'Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' episode 7 teases the return of an epic character
'Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' episode 7 teases the return of an epic character in a nuanced episode that is great for additional viewing.
See the rare alignment of 5 planets and the moon in this stunning night sky photo
The rare sight of five bright planets lining up with the moon wowed skywatchers around the world Friday and you can still see it this weekend.
NASA targeting late summer launch for first Artemis moon rocket
EDITOR’S NOTE: Updated June 25 with completion of HPU hot fire test.
Astronaut cosplays as 'Gravity' spacefarer in epic space station shot
Samantha Cristoforetti channeled her inner Sandra Bullock in a space station nod to "Gravity."
Harmful pig poop lagoons mapped from space (images)
North Carolina State University scientists are using satellite images to monitor the expansion of the state's swine waste lagoons.
NASA's metal asteroid mission Psyche won't launch this year, faces go-or-no review
NASA's Psyche asteroid mission is facing an uncertain future after software testing issues forced an extended launch delay expected to last at least until July 2023.
SpaceX is now Constructing the Starship Launch Tower at Cape Canaveral
Remember Mechazilla, that tall launch tower at the SpaceX Starbase in Texas that will stack Starships and “catch” spent Super Heavy boosters? SpaceX began constructing an identical launch tower at Cape Canaveral in Florida, where Starships will also be launching from soon. This tower is taking shape alongside SpaceX’s Launch Complex-39A (LC-39A) facilities at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center. Once complete, the launch tower will stand about 146 meters (~480 ft) in height, making it the second-tallest space-related structure on the East Coast, second to NASA’s massive Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB).
Rogue rocket's moon crash site spotted by NASA probe (photos)
The grave of a rocket body that slammed into the moon more than three months ago has been found.
