Artemis 2 astronaut Jeremy Hansen will be the flag-bearer for Canada on Saturday (May 6) at the coronation of King Charles III.
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SpaceX won't launch next private astronaut crew for Axiom Space in early May after all
The launch of Ax-2, the second private crewed mission to the International Space Station, has been delayed beyond early May. A new target date has not yet been announced.
May's Full Flower Moon rises tonight after a lunar eclipse
May's full Flower Moon rises tonight (May 5) following a lunar eclipse that will be visible only to the Eastern Hemisphere.
This Week's Sky at a Glance, May 5 – 14
Big, macho Venus is closing in on wimpy little Mars in the western sky at dusk. Venus says hi to M35 on the way. In early dawn, the waning Moon guides the way to Saturn.
Earth from Space: Farming the desert
Image: The Copernicus Sentinel-2 mission takes us over El Oued, in northeast Algeria, about 80 km west of the border with Tunisia.
Solar Flares Could Have Helped Life Get Started on Earth
Stars emit powerful flares that can be deadly for any burgeoning life on nearby planets. Images from spacecraft that monitor the Sun show these flares in glorious, horrifying detail. But the flares from the Sun are mere nuisances compared to some stars. Some stars produce catastrophic superflares, which can be tens of thousands of times more energetic than the Sun’s. That much energy can sterilize a planet’s surface.
It's Surprisingly Easy to Hurls Rocks From Mars Into Space
Of the thousands of meteorites found on Earth, about 188 have been confirmed to be from Mars. How did they get here? Over the tumultuous history of our Solar System, asteroids have smashed into Mars with such force, the debris was blasted into space and then drifted through space, eventually entering the Earth’s atmosphere, and surviving the journey to the ground.
How did Earth's continents form? Leading theory may be in doubt
Geologists and planetary scientists are rethinking how Earth's continents may have formed after discovering that the leading theory may not be possible after all.
What is the 2023 Humans to Mars Summit?
The 2023 Humans to Mars Summit, to be held in Washington, D.C. from May 16 to May 18, aims to add urgency to the quest to put boots on the Red Planet.
NASA shares stunning deep space images for Black Hole Week 2023
Black hole week kicked off on Monday (May 1) with scientists and space enthusiasts alike celebrating our growing understanding of these cosmic titans.
The Milky Way
The Milky Way is a barred spiral galaxy that is home to our solar system and billions of other stars, planets, and celestial objects. It is estimated to be around 13.5 billion years old and spans a diameter of about 100,000 light-years. Here are some key features of the Milky Way:
China's Tianwen 1 orbiter produces global map of Mars (video)
China's space authorities have released a series of global images of Mars produced from data gathered by the country's first interplanetary mission, Tianwen 1.
The Sun Is Ramping Up Activity — But Still within Predictions
The Sun has recently experienced an uptick in activity, with lots of sunspots accompanied by flares, coronal mass ejections, and visible auroras — but experts still expect a mild solar cycle.
How to watch the Flower Moon lunar eclipse on May 5 in a free livestream
Watch live as a lunar eclipse joins the full Flower Moon on Friday (May 5) thanks to a free telescope livestream from the Virtual Telescope project.
Giant proto-galaxy in early universe devours recycled material to birth new stars
A faraway proto-galaxy has been observed feeding on recycled material, shedding more light on how galaxies sustain star birth across eons.
Celebrate Star Wars Day with these Lego Star Wars deals at Amazon
You'll have to jump to lightspeed with these deals as they're only on offer for today.
'Star Wars: Return of the Jedi' 40th anniversary sees Admiral Ackbar at the helm of his own comic series
Marvel Comics is releasing new "Star Wars: The Rebellion" and "Star Wars: Max Rebo" comics for "Return of the Jedi's" 40th anniversary.
If dark matter is 'invisible,' how do we know it exists?
Dark matter is the mysterious substance that accounts for most of the universe's mass, but it doesn't interact with light, making it effectively invisible. So how do astronomers know dark matter exists?
Star Wars: Visions Vol. 2 review: A braver and more consistent set of little stories
Star Wars: Visions Volume 2 presents an anthology of animated shorts which take bigger swings and have more distinct voices than its predecessor.
NASA astronaut Reid Wiseman, commander of the Artemis 2 moon mission
NASA's Reid Wiseman is commander of the first human moon mission since 1972 and has both naval aviator and International Space Station experience.
New book reveals NASA photographer's unseen Mercury astronaut archives
As a NASA photographer, Taub was there to capture the start of the U.S. space program. A new book reveals Taub's role 'Photographing America's First Astronauts.'
