The ESA/JAXA BepiColombo mission to Mercury will make the first of six flybys of its destination planet on 1 October before entering orbit in 2025.
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Auroras expected tonight in New York, Washington and Wisconsin as solar storm barrels toward Earth
A moderate solar storm is headed for Earth on Sept. 27, 2021, with auroras predicted to light up the sky much further south than usual.
'Babylon 5' reboot in development with original series creator J. Michael Straczynski at the helm
A reboot of the 90s sci-fi epic "Babylon 5" is in development at The CW network, Variety has reported.
What Happens to Interstellar Objects Captured by the Solar System?
Now that we know that interstellar objects (ISOs) visit our Solar System, scientists are keen to understand them better. How could they be captured? If they’re captured, what happens to them? How many of them might be in our Solar System?
Louisiana's missing moon rock found in Florida thanks to broken gun
A lost piece of the moon belonging to Louisiana may have remained missing, if not been discarded or destroyed, had the plaque on which it was mounted not attracted the eye of a Florida gun collector.
New eye on planet Earth rockets into orbit from California
A United Launch Alliance Atlas 5 rocket blasts off from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, with the Landsat 9 satellite. Credit: NASA/Bill Ingalls
NASA and United Launch Alliance deployed a new Landsat satellite in orbit Monday after liftoff on an Atlas 5 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, marking the 2,000th launch from the West Coast spaceport since 1958 and extending a series of Earth observations used by farmers, urban planners, and climate scientists.
How hypersonic missiles work and the unique threats they pose — an aerospace engineer explains
Landsat 9 will join its partner Landsat 8 in tracking urban sprawl, forest cover and the retreat of glaciers, among other features and phenomena.
Hulu drops new teaser for 'The Orville' Season 3, announces 2022 premiere date
The crew of the Planetary Union exploration vessel, the USS Orville, will quantum drive onto our screens on March 10, 2022.
60-second Astro News: Magnified Galaxies Provide Window to Early Universe
Astronomers use cosmic magnifying lenses to peer into the universe's distant past.
Chefs on the Moon Will be Cooking up Rocks to Make air and Water
NASA has delayed their Artemis mission to the Moon, but that doesn’t mean a return to the Moon isn’t imminent. Space agencies around the world have their sights set on our rocky satellite. No matter who gets there, if they’re planning for a sustained presence on the Moon, they’ll require in-situ resources.
10 inspirational astrophotographers to follow on Instagram
There are plenty of astrophotographers on Instagram, but these are the best ones to follow if you're looking for night sky inspiration.
William Shatner releases new album, may reach space with Blue Origin
Actor William Shatner, known in every corner of the galaxy as Captain James T. Kirk from "Star Trek," has a new album out — and he may be planning a trip to space.
Blue Origin sets date for next crewed space trip, names 2 passengers
Blue Origin will launch its second crewed suborbital flight on Tuesday, Oct. 12, carrying Planet Labs co-founder Chris Boshuizen and Dassault Systèmes healthcare executive Glen de Vries.
Launch timeline for Atlas 5’s mission with Landsat 9
A United Launch Atlas 5 rocket is set for launch with the Landsat 9 satellite, a joint project between NASA and the U.S. Geological Survey, and four small CubeSat rideshare payloads.
Lego Star Wars deals: Save big on sets from The Mandalorian, Clone Wars, and Skywalker Saga
Bring balance to the force with these Lego Star Wars deals, with discounts on the Millennium Falcon, X-wing, Mandalorian kits.
How to photograph the Milky Way: A guide for beginners and enthusiasts
Create stunning night sky images by learning to photograph the Milky Way like a pro.
Arctic sea ice hits its minimum extent for the year — 2 NASA scientists explain what's driving the overall decline
September marks the end of the summer sea ice melt season and the Arctic sea ice minimum, when sea ice over the Northern Hemisphere ocean reaches its lowest extent of the year.
How to photograph star trails
The best camera settings and shooting tips for anyone looking to photograph star trails.
How neutron star collisions flooded Earth with gold and other precious metals
The universe is pretty good at smashing things together. And when neutron stars do it, the collisions release a flood of elements necessary for life.
How neutron star collisions flooded Earth with gold and other precious metals
The universe is pretty good at smashing things together. And when neutron stars do it, the collisions release a flood of elements necessary for life.
Best lightsaber fights: Epic duels from across the Star Wars universe
These are the 10 best lightsaber fights in Star Wars, ever. Don't fight us on this, we have the high ground.
