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Slingshot Juice: the tricky maneuver that will send a new spacecraft to Jupiter

We can use gravity as an engine for our spacecraft.

That super valuable asteroid worth 100 bajillion dollars? JWST images show it's rusting

We may or may not mine the asteroid — but in the meantime, researchers are finding out more things about it.

Gaia mission shows that many asteroids have moons, and it's not clear why

These asteroids are important for understanding the history of the solar system.

Can We Terraform Mars? New Study Suggests a Simple Dust Trick Might Work

Engineered dust could make Mars habitable for microbial life, a step towards terraforming.

Mars may have a lot of water in its crust. It's just too deep to use

Mars may have oceans' worth of water — but it's more than 10 km under the surface.

Astronauts went to the ISS for a week. They might be stranded there for half a year due to faulty Starliner

The unexpected delay raises serious concerns about Boeing's Starliner capsule.

This European satellite can track nitrogen dioxide — and it wasn't meant to

The satellites are even more potent than we thought.

Yes, the Moon does have a (ghostly thin) atmosphere -- and it was made possible by meteorite impacts

Meteorites keep the Moon's fragile atmosphere alive.

Inside the Plan to Freeze and Store Cells From Endangered Species on the Moon As a Lifeboat Against Extinction

Could the Moon be the secret to protecting endangered animals?

Has NASA found evidence of ancient life on Mars? Astrobiologist examines this latest exciting discovery

The find has excited scientists, but other explanations are possible.

SpaceX will develop a space capsule to destroy the International Space Station

The ISS will be old enough to retire by the end of this decade. Here's what will happen once it's out of service.

Most Drugs Meant for Astronauts Expire Before Trip to Mars Ends, Scientists Say

Could pharmaceutical shelf lives be a setback for a trip to the Red Planet?

NASA stunned as Curiosity Rover finds sulfur crystals on Mars — "It shouldn't be there"

Curiosity delivers once again.

New tech that converts urine to water could finally ditch astronaut diapers

New system promises to make spacewalks more comfortable.

Food in space tastes really bad. Scientists use virtual reality simulation to find out why

VR is more than just video games.

NASA wants to send a swarm of bumblebee-like flying robots to explore Mars

Scientists are buzzing with excitement over this concept.

ESA's Icy moons mission is about to take an unprecedented shortcut to Jupiter

The Earth is about to be used as a sling.

The moon has a generous underground cave system that we could (maybe) use for bases

Subsurface lava tunnels are important for our exploration of the moon. Scientists just found a very promising one.

Real-life 'Dune' suit could help astronauts conserve water

If this works, no more space diapers from now on!

Time ticks slightly faster on the Moon by 57 microseconds. Here's why this is a big deal

The success of the upcoming manned Artemis missions to the Moon hinge on perfect syncronization between time-keeping instruments.

Oddball icy exoplanet could be the best place to look for alien life

The data suggests the exoplanet's mass might be made of 10% to 20% liquid water.

Polar rain auroras: scientists explain this spectacular solar event

An aurora illuminated the entire polar cap during a solar wind lull.

LEGO space bricks made out of meteorites could pave the way for moon bases

ESA partnered with LEGO to make 3D-printed 'space bricks' that inspire next-gen space engineers.

This tiny desert moss could be key to terraforming Mars

Syntrichia caninervis has a real gift for bouncing back to life.

Stars at Milky Way's heart might be 'immortal', drawing energy from dark matter

Stars near the Milky Way's core may employ an exotic reaction involving dark matter to extended their lifetimes virtually indefinitely.

Astronomers witness real-time awakening of a massive black hole

Massive black holes are usually dormant and invisible. However, SDSS1335+0728 decided to wake up.

A bunch of baby stars are orbiting around the black hole at the center of our galaxy

Baby stars circling the supermassive black hole Sgr A* at high speed resemble a bee swarm.

Satellite “megaconstellations” may jeopardize recovery of the ozone hole

Internet-providing satellites allow us to post memes, but at what cost?

Astronaut kidneys might not survive a mission to Mars

"I’d say that while an astronaut could make it to Mars they might need dialysis on the way back," researchers said.

Astronomers use JWST to peer into the heart of the Crab Nebula

Scientific papers rarely have images this spectacular in them.

Martian meteorites reveal secrets of Red Planet's geological past

Who knew a Martian meteorite could be so pretty?

Japan just built the world's first wooden satellite and it's a pretty big deal

Wood isn't the first material that comes to mind for building satellites. But it may be just what we need.

NASA's Lucy Uncovers a Tiny Asteroid with a Big Secret

This finding offers fresh insights into the formation and evolution of asteroids and other celestial bodies.

Scientists Discover a Mysterious Hole on Mars: What's Inside Could Be Key to Keeping Astronauts Alive There

Could this be a gateway to subterranean shelters for future explorers?

Astronomers discover Earth-like planet Gliese 12 b: A new hotspot in the search for alien life

Gliese 12 b has been described as "the nearest, transiting, temperate, Earth-size world located to date".

Right again, Einstein: Astronomers unveil black hole's "waterfall" region

Just think of it as a waterfall into oblivion.

Some stars have mysteriously vanished -- they may have quietly collapsed into black holes

New research suggests some stars collapse directly into black holes without an explosion, solving the mystery of disappearing stars.

Scientists find origin of Sun's magnetic field -- and this could be a game changer for space weather

The sun's magnetic field originates near its surface, which could enhance our ability to predict disruptive solar storms.

Astronomers baffled by 'fluffy' exoplanet with the density of cotton candy

A newly discovered far-away planet defies planetary formation theories with its extraordinary low density.

Researchers spot five new hydrothermal vents that can help us study alien life

Hydrothermal vents are some of the most interesting geological phenomena on the planet.

What happened to all of Venus's water? New study is close to solving mystery

Previous theories don't hold water for some.

NASA wants to build futuristic levitating rail on the moon (and much more)

This is just one of the "sci-fi" projects NASA is working on now.

Astronomers reveal 3-D structure of rotating flares from Milky Way's supermassive black hole

Astronomers have found some hot magnetized gas swirling around our galaxy's center.

NASA finds puzzling islands on a lava lake on Jupiter's moon Io

Io's lava lake is specular and reflects light like obsidian glass.

Nearby methane-emitting brown dwarf might generate auroras

Something intriguing has been found just 47 light-years from Earth.

Japan and NASA will send a 'camper van' to the Moon. Astronauts will drive it without a spacesuit

The Lunar Cruiser can support a two-person crew for 30 days. Everything they need is inside.

Astronomers spot huge rainbow-like phenomenon on a hellish exoplanet

If confirmed, this would be the first rainbow-type phenomenon observed outside of our solar system.

The Moon literally turned itself inside out during early formation

The Moon faced tremendous geological upheavals during its dramatic formation.

NASA shortlists three companies to build a moon car for Artemis astronauts

The lunar south pole is known for its deadly environment conditions. To explore this region our astronauts need a robust moon car.

Huge Dark Energy survey charts largest 3D map of the universe stretching 11 billion years. The results could change physics

Scientists thought dark energy was constant. This groundbreaking study suggests otherwise.