North Korea claims that it conducted a successful test of a new hypersonic vehicle on Wednesday (Jan. 5).
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Sounding rocket launch might be visible on US east coast Thursday night
Livestream coverage begins at 9:40 p.m. EST (0240 GMT Friday)
An Incredible View Into the Heart of the Small Magellanic Cloud
The Small Magellanic Cloud (SMC) is over 200,000 light-years away, yet it’s still one of our galaxy’s closest neighbours in space. Ancient astronomers knew of it, and modern astronomers have studied it intensely. But the SMC still holds secrets.
Why don’t Green Comets Have Green Tails?
Green is an unusual color in astronomy. It is the color to which our eyes are most sensitive, and yet few things in the night sky actually appear green. There are, for example, no green stars, only yellow-white, red, and blue ones. But there can be green comets, and we are still learning why.
New trailer for 'Moonfall' promises a disaster movie on a scale like no other, but how accurate is the physics?
The Earth faces an extinction-level event caused by an alien that's been living in the moon and naturally, no one listens to the scientists until its too late
SpaceX will launch 49 Starlink satellites on a Falcon 9 rocket today. Watch it live!
SpaceX is gearing up to launch its first rocket of 2022 on Thursday evening (Jan. 6) and you can watch the action live online.
Why doesn't the James Webb Space Telescope have any cameras onboard?
Engineers must make do with traditional telemetry because of a lot of practical problems.
James Webb Space Telescope deploys radiator to keep cool
NASA's new high-tech, low-temp observatory observatory is one step closer to gathering some cool science.
Live coverage: SpaceX poised for first launch of 2022
Live coverage of the countdown and launch of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from pad 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The mission will launch SpaceX’s next batch of 49 Starlink broadband satellites. Text updates will appear automatically below. Follow us on Twitter.
NFT-backed vault on space station to showcase prized goods for sale
The International Space Station is about to get its first sales showroom. Uplift Aerospace has announced the upcoming launch of its "Constellation Vault."
Does every star have planets?
Some stars don't have planets orbiting them. Here's why.
Asterisms: definition, facts and examples
These unique star patterns aren’t as big as constellations. How else do they compare and what are some recognized examples?
Stargazing with Ice Cold Enthusiasm
A new year — and a clear sky — offers a chance to reconnect with a passion for stargazing.
The Milky Way's outer reaches may have lumpy, choppy arms
The new model presents a contrast to the traditional long, sleek arms presented in images of our galaxy.
Astronaut snaps spectacular shot of crescent moon glowing over stunning sunset
NASA's Earth Observatory has released a photo of a crescent moon above an orbital sunset taken by an astronaut on the International Space Station.
This amazing 4K video is the last view we'll ever have of the James Webb Space Telescope
The newly released 4K video shows the observatory flying away from its rocket toward deep space.
What is the Planck time?
All about the Planck time: where it came from, what it is, and what it might reveal about the way the universe works
New Year’s science in space for a healthier life
Another year passes, and our muscles, bones, eyes and ears deteriorate as we age – even more so in space. Reactions in ESA astronaut Matthias Maurer’s body after barely two months on the International Space Station are giving European scientists clues on how to fight the downsides of growing old on Earth.
Webb’s secondary mirror successfully deployed
Artist’s concept of Webb’s secondary mirror support structure fully extended. Credit: NASA
In another major milestone for the James Webb Space Telescope, a motor-driven tripod unfolded as planned Wednesday, moving a 2.4-foot-wide secondary mirror into position to reflect collected starlight back down to the instruments that will study it.
'The Book of Boba Fett' episode 1 reveals just how he escaped the Sarlacc pit and more
"The Book of Boba Fett" on Disney Plus jumps into the Star Wars bounty hunter's backstory at light speed in episode 1.
Giant hunk of Russian space junk crashes to Earth
The Persei upper stage of a Russian Angara A5 rocket crashed back to Earth in an uncontrolled fashion today (Jan. 5), reentering over the South Pacific at 4:08 p.m. EST (2108 GMT).
