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Webb and Hubble team up to illuminate the Christmas Tree Galaxy Cluster -- one of the most colorful corners of the universe

Teamwork really does make the dream work.

Scientists propose using the Sun's gravity to beam energy between stars -- and maybe power interstellar civilization

The Sun could one day power more than just the Solar System.

Researchers find oxygen in Venus's hellish atmosphere

Earth's uglier twin may have oxygen, but will never be habitable.

The Euclid mission will create a monumental map of the Universe across space and time — and it just sent us the first images

Eye candy is just the first step.

Can we deploy solar farms in space? These scientists think so

The next big thing in clean energy is literally above our heads.

Mars' hidden magma layer reshapes our understanding of the Red Planet

NASA's InSight data reveals a 150-km molten layer in Mars' mantle, reshaping our understanding of its internal structure and magnetic field."

Venus likely had plate tectonics like Earth. Could this be a clue for ancient life?

Could Venus have hosted life?

New superconducting camera with 400,000 pixels can spot the Universe's dimmest lights

The camera offers unparalleled precision in capturing faint celestial lights.

Much of the craters on Mars today could have once been habitable rivers

It’s an important development in the search of life on the Red Planet

1970s tech in interstellar space: How NASA keeps Voyagers alive against all odds

Is it possible to fix a spacecraft billions of miles from home?

AI makes first discovery of a supernova all on its own

We're witnessing the birth of a new era in astronomy, where humans may take the back seat for the first time.

No, an Everest-sized comet isn't heading towards Earth. Here's what you need to know instead

It's not a "devil comet".

Radio bursts from 8 billion years ago could reveal the Universe's true mass

An ancient fast radio burst (FRB) may provide answers to the challenge of determining the universe's mass

What the "Ring of Fire" eclipse looked like from space: in the shadow of the moon

The 2023 annular solar eclipse cast a huge shadow over North America as seen by a weather satellite.

What caused Mars' most powerful quake? Geologists surprised by what was at fault

This marsquake opens up a can of tectonic worms.

Paving the way to the moon: How lasers could build roads on lunar soil

We're inching closer to Moon bases.

Gems in the Sky: James Webb Telescope Discovers Quartz in an Exoplanet's Atmosphere

It's the first time something like this has been discovered.

Martian caves could be key to colonizing the Red Planet

Mars is bombarded by a ton of radiation. But cave entrances block most of these dangerous rays.

NASA shares glimpse of recovered bits of asteroid Bennu -- and it’s packed with carbon and water

The materials are currently being examined at a special lab in Texas

Satellite data shows New York City is sinking -- and it's not just because of the skyscrapers

No, it’s not because of the recent flooding.

FCC issues first-ever space littering fine. What this means for the future of satellites

The U.S. fines a TV company for mishandling a satellite, setting a precedent for space debris penalties.

The Solar System's smallest planet may be getting even smaller

Mercury is only slightly larger than our own Moon.

Did life thrive beyond Earth? AI technique may provide some answers

It reveals a sample’s biological or non-biological origin with 90% accuracy

James Webb detects carbon, a crucial ingredient of life, on Jupiter's icy moon Europa

Upcoming space missions next year plan to take an even closer look at Europa.

Electrons from Earth may be forming water on the moon

Our solar system is a pretty interesting place.

Parker Solar Probe flies through intense solar eruption and captures everything on camera

Parker sees a powerful coronal mass ejection 'vacuum up' space dust.

Losing our dark skies is so problematic there's now a name for it: noctalgia

Do you miss the ability to see a dark sky?

Webb telescope finds carbon-based molecules in the atmosphere of a water planet. Could this be a sign of life?

This raises prospects about potentially habitable worlds elsewhere in the universe

Scientists may have found the closest black hole to Earth, just 150-light-years away

The new study could have far-reaching implications on how black holes form.

Perseverance rover made enough oxygen on Mars to keep a dog alive for 10 hours

A breakthrough device on Mars is a breath of fresh air for future human exploration.

India's lunar lander recorded first moonquake in decades

This could give researchers important clues to the inner workings of the Earth.

Scientists believe an Earth-sized planet could be hiding in our own Solar System

It’s not the hypothesized giant Planet Nine

New AI can make 'zoom and enhance' satellite imagery, making it sharper and more useful

This could be a game changer for satellite monitoring.

You can grow trees that have been to the Moon. Here's how

It’s part of a project to connect space exploration with life on Earth.

Cosmic 'cannonballs' may explain mystery of fast-switching pulsar

Astronomers illuminate strange pulsar behavior.

How to see the October 'Ring of Fire' annular eclipse

Eclipse enthusiasts rejoice!

Man-made satellites may be hiding hazardous asteroids

Could we miss an asteroid because of our own satellites?

NASA reveals first pollution maps from its new space instrument

NASA isn't just keeping an eye on space -- with satellites, it's also keeping an eye on Earth.

Record-breaking "failed star" that's neither star nor planet is hotter than the Sun

This brown dwarf is absolutely sizzling.

Could life in space mess up astronauts' immune systems? It's complicated

T cells in microgravity simulated conditions seem to be less prepared to fight infections.

Why India landing a spacecraft near the Moon's South Pole is such a historic moment

First images shared hours after the landing reveal a pockmarked surface

Where does solar wind come from? The Solar Orbiter spacecraft points to plasma jets as likely source

Scientsits believe tiny plasma jets are the likely sources of solar wind, shedding light on a longstanding astronomical puzzle.

We can probably start a Mars colony with only 22 people

The minimum number of people may be even lower — but only if the participants are mentally stable.

The 2023 Blue Moon will be a supermoon combo not seen again in our lifetimes

Get ready for an extraordinary sight on August 30—the rare convergence of a supermoon and blue moon in the night sky.]

James Webb finds a literal question mark in space. Is this a quest?

A cosmic structure shaped like a question mark is sparking debates on social media.

Mars may have had wet seasons and flash floods

Could mud cracks have meant seasonal climate patterns on the Red Planet?

Why have Neptune's clouds vanished? Scientists find intriguing link to Sun cycle

In a surprising turn, Neptune's usually prominent clouds have mysteriously dissipated, unveiling an unexpected connection to the solar cycle.

Most distant star ever detected is a million times brighter than the Sun

NASA's Webb Telescope zooms in on the most distant star ever detected, offering insights into the universe's early days.

Dust floating inside the International Space Station is contaminated with potentially harmful chemicals

New study exposes alarming contaminants aboard the ISS.

NASA showcases three mini autonomous rovers that will explore the Moon by themselves

A trio of mini rovers is set to showcase NASA's cutting-edge autonomous exploration, as they independently perform tasks on the lunar surface.

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