The spacecraft has since revealed a bizarre heliopause and a complex interstellar medium that's influenced by our sun.
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See amazing views of China's space station from its big robotic arm (video)
New footage from China’s space station shows incredible images of Earth as a robotic arm inspects the exterior of the orbital outpost.
New Horizons Could Still Have More Adventures Ahead
Remember New Horizons? That plucky little spacecraft that gave us our first up-close looks at Pluto and Arrokoth? Of course, we do! Well, it’s still out there, traveling deeper into the Kuiper Belt. Just because it finished its primary mission doesn’t mean we’re done with it yet.
Marvel at the James Webb Space Telescope's largest image of the cosmos yet
The latest JWST treasure trove contains ancient galaxies and countless cosmic wonders.
Want to Live on Mars? Here's Where the Water is
When crewed missions begin to travel to Mars for the first time, they will need to be as self-sufficient as possible. Even when Mars and Earth are at the closest points in their orbits to each other every 26 months (known as “Opposition“), it can take six to nine months for a spacecraft to travel there. This makes resupply missions painfully impractical and means astronauts must pack plenty of supplies for the journey. They will also need to grow some of their food and leverage local resources to meet their needs, a process known as In-Situ Resource Utilization (ISRU).
Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin to launch next space mission on Aug. 31
Blue Origin plans to launch its next mission to suborbital space next week, but it won't be a crewed affair.
Little private moon rover will try to survive the long, cold lunar night
Astrobotic received NASA funding for its mission to send a rover to the moon and keep operating it after the frigid, two-week-long lunar night.
Scientists get gruesome look at how stars like our sun eat their own planets
A new study explores what happens when blown-up dying red giant stars engulf planets in their vicinity.
US Space Force conducts 'simulated on-orbit combat' training
The U.S. Space Force just completed a major joint training exercise that saw participants engage in "simulated on-orbit combat engagements."
SpaceX lifts 33-engine Starship Super Heavy booster onto launch pad (photo)
SpaceX's latest Starship Super Heavy booster is back on the launch pad, this time with its full complement of 33 engines.
Observe Vesta . . . and Own a Piece of It, Too
Vesta's bright and easy to find in binoculars and maybe even with the naked eye in late summer skies. It's also just as easy to acquire a piece of it without a multi-billion dollar space mission.
Here's how to follow Artemis 1 after launch in real time
NASA will launch a dedicated tracking website Sunday (Aug. 28), the day before the moon mission's first liftoff opportunity.
NASA really wants to probe Uranus and could start planning next year
Dr. Lori Glaze of NASA's Planetary Science Division offered updates about the potential mission at a virtual town hall.
Colliding Black Holes Provide Another way to Measure Distance in the Universe
We know the universe is expanding, and we have a pretty good idea of how fast it’s expanding, but we don’t know the rate exactly. That’s because of the different methods we have to measure the rate of cosmic expansion keep giving us slightly different results. It’s a nagging problem that bugs astronomers, so while they have worked to ensure current methods are accurate, they have also looked to new ways to measure cosmic expansion. One of these new ways involves gravitational waves.
These astronaut photos of auroras seen from space are just breathtaking
Italian astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti reveals breathtaking new auroral images from the International Space Station.
International Space Station: Facts about the orbital laboratory
The International Space Station (ISS) is a multi-nation construction project that is the largest single structure humans ever put into space.
Return to flight: NASA's Artemis 1 mission to launch using space shuttle-used parts
More than a decade after NASA landed its last space shuttle, parts from all five orbiters are set to launch again, this time to the moon. Components from 83 shuttle missions are on Artemis 1.
Blue Origin's private space station passes key design review
A private space station that Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin and other partners plan to build just cleared a hurdle on its path to orbit.
Save 52% on the Phrozen Sonic Mini resin 3D printer, down to just $129.99
Grab this space-saving 3d printer for just $129.99 for a limited time - it's ideal for creating small parts and models.
Astronauts Going to Mars Will Receive Many Lifetimes Worth of Radiation
In a recent study published in Space Physics, an international team of researchers discuss an in-depth study examining the long-term physiological effects of solar radiation on astronauts with emphasis on future astronauts traveling to Mars, to include steps we can take to help mitigate the risk of such solar radiation exposure. The researchers hailed from the United Arab Emirates, New Zealand, India, United States, Italy, Greece, and Germany, and their study helps us better understand the in-depth, long-term health impacts of astronauts during long-term space missions, specifically to Mars and beyond.
Moon viewing guide: What to look for on the lunar surface
Our ultimate guide to observing the moon will help you plan your next skywatching venture whether it be exploring the lunar seas or the many craters that blanket the landscape.
