NASA missions are some of the most technologically advanced and critically important endeavors but they are at risk from hackers.
Space News & Blog Articles
Supercharged 'cocoon of energy' may power the brightest supernovas in the universe
Every so often, astronomers detect a supernova explosion that's 100 times brighter than it should be. A new paper may reveal the strange source of these "superluminous" supernovas.
Partially Shredded Star Returns for a Second Go-round with Black Hole
A supermassive black hole has twice now grabbed gas from a passing star — and astronomers predict a third chance will come in early 2025.
Some black holes have a 'heartbeat' — and astronomers may finally know why
A tiny fraction of known black holes emit X-ray signals that resemble a human "heartbeat." Now, new research may finally explain the strange phenomenon.
'A lot has changed': NOAA is rewriting the book on how to rank solar storms
NOAA is researching how to update its Space Weather Scales and how it can better communicate its space weather forecasts with the public and government agencies.
Artemis 3 astronauts will walk on the moon with 4G-equipped spacesuits
Artemis 3's astronauts will wear spacesuits equipped with 4G connectivity — the same 4G that makes up the majority of Earth's mobile phone networks today.
Sentinel-2C operators complete final rehearsals
ESA mission controllers have completed the final phase of their simulation training for the critical launch and early orbit phase, confirming that everything is ready for the launch of Sentinel-2C.
Satellites are making the night sky brighter — as a launch site, New Zealand has a duty to combat light pollution
New Zealand's rapidly growing space industry, driven by private ventures, faces challenges with light pollution affecting Indigenous astronomy. Balancing economic growth and environmental protection is crucial.
Stick to the shade in new extended 'Dune: Awakening' gameplay trailer (video)
A new gameplay trailer for Funcom's open-world survival video game, "Dune: Awakening"
'Unbreakable' quantum communication closer to reality thanks to new, exceptionally bright photons
Scientists build a new light source for quantum communications by combining existing technologies together to create a stronger and more robust quantum signal.
Star-packed Triangulum Galaxy shines in new Hubble Telescope image
The Triangulum Galaxy, the third-largest member of the Local Group of galaxies, is shining with star formation in a new image from the Hubble Space Telescope.
Lego Star Wars Mos Espa Podrace Diorama review
"Now this is podracing!": The latest Lego Star Wars diorama might not be our favorite, but it's still got charm.
Heaviest antimatter particle ever discovered could hold secrets to our universe's origins
The newly found antiparticle, called antihyperhydrogen-4, could have a potential imbalance with its matter counterpart that may help scientists understand how our universe came to be.
Orion capsule used in abort test 'lands' at University of North Dakota
A space capsule that NASA used to learn more about safely launching astronauts to the moon has arrived at the University of North Dakota for a different type of education.
The pieces of NASA's next 3 Artemis moon missions head to Florida launch site (photos)
Pieces for the Artemis 2, 3 and 4 moon missions are all bound for NASA's Kennedy Space Center after manufacturing in the U.S. and in Europe. They'll journey by sea to get there.
'Warm Jupiter' exoplanet 300 light-years away found by amateur astronomers
A network of citizen scientists recently found a "warm" Jupiter 300 light-years from Earth that can reveal clues about how our own Jupiter and solar system evolved.
Astrophotographer captures Comet C/2023 E1 Atlas in rare encounter with Flying Bat and Squid Nebula
The detailed deep-sky image captured by astrophotographer Miguel Claro shows the dramatic scene unfolding at different wavelengths.
Astronomers discover oldest known eclipse reference in 6,000-year-old Hindu text
Astronomers combed through an ancient Hindu text and discovered that it referenced a total solar eclipse that occurred roughly 6,000 years ago, making it the oldest known mention of an eclipse.
NASA astronaut Butch Wilmore reports 'strange noise' coming from Boeing's Starliner spacecraft, 'I don't know what's making it'
The eerie sound was likened to a pulsing sonar-like ping.
Watch Sentinel-2C launch live on the final Vega rocket
The Copernicus Sentinel-2C satellite is ready for liftoff! Tune in to ESA WebTV on 4 September from 03:30 CEST to watch the satellite soar into space on the last Vega rocket to be launched from Europe’s Spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana. Sentinel-2C is scheduled to liftoff at 03:50 CEST.