NASA's Perseverance rover on Mars has begun scraping away at an intriguing set of layered rocks that may have formed in liquid water.
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NASA’s Target for Landing the First Artemis Astronauts on the Moon Slips to 2025
NASA has pushed back the timetable for landing astronauts on the moon for the first time in more than a half-century from 2024 to no earlier than 2025.
NASA's Artemis astronauts won't land on the moon by 2024 deadline
NASA has let go of its goal to return humans to the moon's surface by 2024.
Save $25 on an Amazon Fire TV Stick with Alexa Voice Remote from Best Buy
Best Buy are offering a guaranteed Black Friday price on this Amazon Fire TV stick with Alexa Voice Remote.
Pandemic lockdowns reduced greenhouse gas levels in some areas, satellite views show
Satellite data shows small but highly specific decreases in atmospheric carbon dioxide due to pandemic-related lockdowns, a new study shows.
Third Gravitational-Wave Catalog Released
The latest results from LIGO, Virgo, and KAGRA bring several key revelations, including that black holes tend to come with certain masses.
China’s first female spacewalker helps outfit space station robotic arm
One of the two spacewalker on Sunday’s excursion is seen outside China’s space station, with a part of the lab’s robotic arm in the background. Credit: CMSA
Astronauts Zhai Zhigang and Wang Yaping, the first Chinese woman to perform a spacewalk, stepped outside China’s space station Sunday for an excursion lasting more than six hours to ready the orbiting lab’s robotic arm for operations.
Stargazers spot SpaceX's Crew-2 Dragon streaking across the night sky in amazing photos
It looks like New Orleans and Florida got quite the show.
This Lego Star Wars X-Wing is $10 off from Amazon as a pre-Black Friday deal
Amazon are offering $10 off this 474-piece Lego Star Wars X-wing in a pre-Black Friday deal.
The solar system: A guide to things orbiting our sun
Learn how our solar system formed, how it was discovered and the names of the planets, dwarf planets and regions of space that orbit our sun.
Heinz Releases Ketchup Made From Tomatoes Grown in Mars-like Conditions
Potatoes, tomatoes …. which will grow best on Mars? Researchers are working towards figuring that out, partnering with a global foods company.
Best telescopes for kids 2021: Top picks from Meade, Orion and Celestron
These are the best telescopes for kids who are just starting to express an interest in astronomy.
Crew-2 Safely Returns from ISS — without a working toilet
Four astronauts splashed down safely in the Gulf of Mexico aboard their SpaceX Crew Dragon Endeavour capsule, despite one of the parachutes not deploying immediately. Their spectacular return in darkness from the International Space Station capped off the record-setting mission for the SpaceX Crew-2, with the longest spaceflight by a U.S. crewed spacecraft. Their 199 days in orbit surpassed the 168 days set by NASA’s SpaceX Crew-1 mission earlier this year.
Let’s Jam! Watch the hip new trailer for Netflix's live-action 'Cowboy Bebop'
Japan’s cult sci-fi anime show "Cowboy Bebop" becomes a new live-action series on Netflix on Nov. 19.
How Russian Doll’s Quantum Immortality theory really works
In another universe, Russian Doll never would have been made. Thankfully, we live in the universe where it did.
Webb’s Ariane 5 core stage made ready
Image: Webb’s Ariane 5 core stage was raised vertical in the launch vehicle integration building at Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana
Kerry-Ann Lecky Hepburn: Meteorologist, Pilot, Astrophotographer
Meteorologist and pilot by day, astrophotographer by night: Kerry-Ann Lecky Hepburn shares her pursuit and passion for the hobby.
Star Wars: Visions review – fresh perspective on classic Star Wars tropes
Star Wars: Visions is a unique entry into the franchise that combines an amazing collection of artists with timeless Star Wars stories.
Telescopes at Walmart: Black Friday discounts and stock
We’ve sorted through all the telescopes at Walmart, picking out the top deals worthy of your money, and looking at stock for each one.
Watch live: liftoff of Crew-3 to space
Tune in from Wednesday 10 November at 21:45 GMT/22:45 CET to see ESA astronaut Matthias Maurer be launched to the International Space Station for his first mission, Cosmic Kiss.
Best space exploration games
Reach for the stars with the best space exploration games that let you discover alien worlds, dodge supermassive black holes, or become an interstellar trucker.