NASA's new deep-space observatory will soon move between hot and cold in a crucial test of its infrared viewing capabilities.
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May's lunar eclipse and a wild-card meteor shower may offer double spectacle
May offers an unusual skywatching bounty: the possibility of two major celestial highlights occurring within the span of a single month.
Live coverage: Rocket Lab will try to catch a booster in mid-air after launch today
Live coverage of the countdown and launch of a Rocket Lab Electron rocket from Launch Complex 1A on Mahia Peninsula in New Zealand carrying 34 small picosatellites and CubeSats. Text updates will appear automatically below. Follow us on Twitter.
4K Video: The launch of Crew 4 as seen from the press site
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Watch What Happens to Astronauts When the International Space Station Gets an Orbital Reboost
This is reminiscent of going down slide on the playground – and then immediately getting back in line to go down again. Except in space.
Where Did Earth’s Trojans Go? Ask the Moon
Why doesn't Earth have Trojan asteroids of its own? Large impacts in the early years of the solar system may be to blame.
Meet Elliott Tanner, the 13-year-old who just got his college degree in physics
13-year-old prodigy Elliott Tanner has graduated from the University of Minnesota with a degree in physics and mathematics.
Which Parts of Mars are the Safest From Cosmic Radiation?
In the coming decade, NASA and China plan to send the first crewed missions to Mars. This will consist of both agencies sending spacecraft in 2033, 2035, 2037, and every 26 months after that to coincide with Mars being in “Opposition” (i.e., when Earth and Mars are closest in their orbits). The long-term aim of these programs is to establish a base on Mars that will serve as a hub that accommodates future missions, though the Chinese have stated that they intend for their base to be a permanent one.
Venus and Jupiter shine together over Rome (photo)
A new image captures two planets with ancient significance meeting up over the famous old city of Rome on Sunday (May 1).
Eta Aquarid meteor shower peaks this week! Here's how to watch the show.
The Eta Aquarid meteor shower may generate as many as 50 shooting stars an hour during its peak on Thursday (May 5), weather permitting.
Don't miss Mercury shine with the crescent moon in tonight's sky!
The moon will point the way to the usually elusive Mercury tonight (May 2).
These dry ice glaciers on Mars are moving at its south pole
A new study finds that dry ice flows closer to 100 times faster than water ice in the thin atmospheres on Mars, when on high slopes.
Watch how NASA astronauts communicate in space without speaking (video)
A new NASA STEM video explains how astronauts train to use nonverbal hand signals
Inflight call with Samantha and Matthias
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ESA astronauts Samantha Cristoforetti and Matthias Maurer, currently on board the International Space Station, discuss their brief handover with Josef Aschbacher, Director General of ESA, Walther Pelzer, Head of the German Space Agency at DLR, and Giorgio Saccoccia, Head of the Italian Space Agency ASI.
Black Moon solar eclipse looks otherworldly in stunning images
The rare partial solar eclipse stunned skywatchers on Apirl 30. Here's a look at their images.
Solar flares explode with huge energy thanks to a simple magnetic phenomenon
The secret to what drives powerful solar flares is literally in the palm of your hand.
Space Blocs: The future of international cooperation in space is splitting along lines of power on Earth
Some scholars predict a future in which single states pursue various levels of dominance, while others foresee a scenario in which commercial entities bring nations together.
Curious Kids: Will the big storm on Jupiter ever go away?
The Great Red Spot is like the grandfather of Jupiter's storms. It has been roaming for many, many years — but recently we’ve seen it get smaller.
In 'Horizons,' a discarded global view of science shines
What if everything we're taught about the history of astronomy and physics is wrong?
Watch live: joint call with ESA astronauts Samantha Cristoforetti and Matthias Maurer in orbit
What’s better than one ESA astronaut on the International Space Station? Two ESA astronauts on the Space Station! And they’ll be in conversation with ESA Director General Josef Aschbacher, Head of the German space agency DLR Walther Pelzer and Head of the Italian apace agency ASI Giorgio Saccoccia today.
