NASA’s Space Launch System rocket arrives at Kennedy. Next stop: the moon

NASA's epic Space Launch System rocket has recently been on an epic journey, traveling 900 miles from New Orleans to Florida via barge.

Space News         July 31, 2024

Head out tonight for the chance to see one of three meteor showers

It's an exciting time to be a sky-watcher this week, as no less than three meteor showers are occurring. Here's how to watch.

Space News         July 31, 2024

The Boeing Starliner still isn’t ready to come home

The Boeing's Starliner is performing its first crewed test flight, and what was supposed to be a one-week test has turned into a multiweek debacle.

Space News         July 25, 2024

Perseverance rover finds tantalizing hints of possible ancient life on Mars

Perseverance has located some tantalizing indications of possible microbial life on Mars — although it's too early for scientists to be sure.

Space News         July 25, 2024

James Webb takes rare direct image of a nearby super-Jupiter

The James Webb Space Telescope has directly imaged a gas giant beyond our solar system, and it's one of the coldest exoplanets observed so far.

Space News         July 24, 2024

See 25 gorgeous images of space to celebrate Chandra’s 25th birthday

Today, July 23, marks the 25th anniversary of one of NASA's lesser known but highly prolific space telescopes.

Space News         July 23, 2024

How NASA is using AI on the Perseverance rover to study Mars rocks

NASA's Perseverance rover is taking the first steps toward autonomous science investigation on Mars.

Space News         July 22, 2024

One half of this wild exoplanet reaches temperatures of 1,450 degrees Fahrenheit

On the planet WASP-39 b, one side is in perpetual morning and the other is in perpetual evening.

Space News         July 18, 2024

NASA axes its moon rover project VIPER

The Volatiles Investigating Polar Exploration Rover was intended to search the moon's polar regions for water, but will now be shelved due to budget issues.

Space News         July 17, 2024

This extreme exoplanet has a highly unusual orbit

New research has uncovered an exoplanet called TIC 241249530 b, which has one of the most extreme orbits discovered to date.

Space News         July 17, 2024

Venus gets a taste of Missy Elliot in NASA communications test

In space, they say, no one can hear your scream -- but at certain points in our solar system, you might be able to pick up some Missy Elliot.

Space News         July 16, 2024

The Amazon Fire TV Stick with Alexa voice remote is only $18

If you have an older TV without smart features but you want easy access to streaming services, you don't need to chuck your old set and buy a whole new TV.

Deals         July 15, 2024

Make sparkling water at home, anytime, for only $50 thanks to this Prime deal

One offer we had to highlight today is on a sparkling water maker that can encourage you to drink more water without having to buy bottled.

Smart Home Deals         July 15, 2024

This HyperX wireless headset lasts for 300 hours on one charge, and it’s $50 off

This popular pair of gaming headphones are an impressive 25% off for an early Prime Day deal.

Deals         July 15, 2024

Save $40 on a Waterpik Ion water flosser in an early Prime deal

Now you can pick up a hefty 40% discount on the Waterpik ION, which is on sale for just $60, down from $100.

Smart Home Deals         July 15, 2024

There’s a cave on the moon where astronauts could possibly live

Researchers have identified a site that could one day house astronauts beneath the moon's surface in the Mare Tranquillitatis Pit.

Space News         July 15, 2024

Make coffee lightning fast: Dash Rapid Cold Brew Maker is $30 off

Nominated as one of our picks for best cold brew coffee makers, what sets the DASH Rapid Cold Brew Maker apart is its speed.

Smart Home Deals         July 15, 2024

SpaceX sees its eight-year-long flawless Falcon 9 launch streak broken

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket had a problem with its engines and failed to deploy its payloads correctly for the first time in eight years.

Space News         July 12, 2024

3D printing tested for emergency spacecraft and medical supplies in space

Recently a team from the University of California, Berkeley sent a new 3D printer to space on a Virgin Galactic mission.

Space News         July 12, 2024

Webb captures a Penguin and an Egg for its two-year anniversary

Today, July 12, marks two years since the first images from the James Webb Space Telescope were unveiled, and scientists have release a new image to celebrate.

Space News         July 12, 2024

Hubble finds mysterious and elusive black hole

For years, astronomers have been searching for elusive intermediate-mass black holes. Now, Hubble has found evidence of one in Omega Centauri.

Space News         July 11, 2024

Boeing and NASA in no rush to bring Starliner astronauts back from space station

Two NASA astronauts who traveled to the ISS on the Boeing Starliner have given an update from orbit, but won't be traveling home any time soon.

Space News         July 10, 2024

This crew is leaving their simulated ‘Martian’ habitat after 378 days

Four volunteers for a NASA experiment have spent more than a year confined to a simulated version of a Mars habitat -- and now they're being let out.

Space News         July 4, 2024

NASA astronauts send a Fourth of July message from space

NASA astronauts aboard the International Space Station have sent a Fourth of July message to those down on the ground.

Space News         July 4, 2024

How to watch Firefly Aerospace launch 8 NASA payloads tonight

Firefly Aerospace is aiming to launch its Firefly rocket on its flight mission tonight, carrying a selection of NASA payloads into orbit. Here's how to watch.

Space News         July 3, 2024

Two asteroids whipped past Earth last week, and researchers snapped images

The last week saw not one but two asteroids whip by Earth at close distances -- not so close as to threaten the planet, but close enough to get a good view.

Space News         July 3, 2024

James Webb snaps a colorful image of a star in the process of forming

A stunning new image from the James Webb Space Telescope shows a young star called a protostar and its outflows of dust and gas.

Space News         July 2, 2024

Mushroom houses: NASA wants to grow its own Mars habitats from fungi

You might imagine cities on other planets being made of steel or glass, but NASA has other ideas: growing habitats out of fungi.

Space News         June 27, 2024

Astronauts on the ISS forced to shelter from dangerous space junk

Astronauts on board the International Space Station were roused from sleep last night and had to shelter in their spacecraft due to a threat from space debris.

Space News         June 27, 2024

See a stunning 3D visualization of astronomy’s most beautiful object

NASA has created a 3D visualization of the beautiful Pillars of Creation, using data from the Hubble and James Webb space telescopes.

Space News         June 26, 2024

China makes history by returning the first sample from far side of the moon

The Chang'e-6 mission landed on the moon's far side earlier this month, where it collected a sample that was returned to Earth on Tuesday, June 25.

Space News         June 25, 2024

NASA spacewalk called off due to dramatic water leak from astronaut’s spacesuit

Today's spacewalk by two NASA astronauts had to be called off early when one astronaut's spacesuit experienced a water leak shortly after opening the hatch.

Space News         June 24, 2024

Starliner’s return to Earth delayed again, until next month

The Boeing Starliner, which is currently docked at the International Space Station, will not be returning to Earth with its crew this week as planned.

Space News         June 22, 2024

Rocket Lab blasts into the record books with 50th Electron launch

New Zealand-based company Rocket Lab has hit an impressive milestone with the 50th launch of its Electron rocket.

Space News         June 21, 2024

Hubble takes first image since switching to new pointing mode

The Hubble Space Telescope has been through some troubles of late, but it recently took a beautiful image of a nearby galaxy.

Space News         June 21, 2024

What happened when NASA simulated an asteroid hitting Earth

NASA ran the world's most dramatic roleplay, simulating what would happen if a dangerous asteroid were spotted on a collision course with the planet.

Space News         June 20, 2024

Gorgeous Webb image of Serpens Nebula shows a strange alignment

A stunning new image from the James Webb Space Telescope shows the famous Serpens Nebula, a dense star-forming region.

Space News         June 20, 2024

Voyager 1 probe has nine lives, is operating its four instruments once again

Having suffered through a tricky glitch, the incredible Voyager 1 spacecraft is now back to operations, with data coming in from all four of its instruments.

Space News         June 14, 2024