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NASA Roman Space Telescope is performing way better than expected
The massive new observatory is officially hitting peak performance, with image quality clocking in at 30% sharper than engineers originally predicted.
NASA James Webb Telescope decodes extreme weather on a distant brown dwarf
Researchers found that the chaotic atmosphere of a world 20 light-years away is actually governed by a surprisingly simple set of rules.
SpaceX just delivered some wild science gear to the ISS
From artificial retinas to 3D heart models, here's the lowdown on the bizarre cargo currently chilling in space.
James Webb Telescope finds a weird lopsided atmosphere on an alien planet
The massive hot Jupiter known as WASP-17b has a totally uneven atmosphere, proving once and for all that planets aren't just perfect, static circles.
Hurricane Simon: NASA spots 'enormous' gravity waves above the storm
While the Category 4 storm battered the Mexican coast, scientists captured rare ripples moving through Earth's upper atmosphere.
Antarctica sea ice hit a record low again in 2026
After years of weird fluctuations, the Southern Hemisphere's ice is struggling to hit its winter peak.
Arctic sea ice is hitting record lows, and the data is majorly concerning
New satellite data shows our northernmost ice is getting thinner, younger, and vanishing at a rate that's lowkey stressing out the scientific community.
SpaceX launches Dragon cargo ship to the International Space Station
A Falcon 9 rocket successfully lifted off from Cape Canaveral to deliver over 6,300 pounds of supplies and essential tech upgrades to the ISS.
Apollo 17: How one teen's school project led him to Neil Armstrong
Dermot Gethings, a former student from Lancashire, recalls his wild 1972 journey to witness the final moon landing and meet space legends.
NASA is officially crowdsourcing the future of space stations
The agency just dropped a massive RFP for private companies to build our next home in orbit as the ISS prepares for retirement.
NASA Crew-12 astronauts return home after 100 million miles in space
After 237 days in orbit, the international team is back on Earth with vital data for future Moon and Mars missions.
October night sky: NASA’s guide to meteor showers and cosmic events
From Halley’s Comet debris to a spooky full moon, October’s night sky is lowkey serving main character energy for stargazers.
NASA is hunting for secret moon caves for our future lunar base
The agency is scouting for underground lava tubes, water ice, and hazard-tracking data to make living on the Moon a real thing.
Margaret Hamilton: Software pioneer who landed Apollo 11 dies at 90
The brilliant engineer who quite literally wrote the code for humanity’s first steps on the Moon has passed away.
NASA James Webb telescope captures signs of 'planetary' smashups
Astronomers are getting a rare look at how solar systems form by watching distant worlds collide in real time.
NASA James Webb telescope finds atmosphere on a 'lava world'
Scientists just found a rocky planet 154 light-years away that's holding onto its atmosphere despite being a literal ball of molten rock.
NASA scientists discover Earth's center of mass is on the move
New research suggests our planet's center shifts more subtly than we previously thought thanks to the movement of water, ice, and air.
Moon mystery: New NASA mission to explore giant underground caves
A new mission called GIMLI is heading to the lunar surface to see if a mysterious hole is actually an entrance to a massive cave.
Queen's University Belfast students take their lunar robot to Nasa
A team of ten Irish students is heading to Florida to compete against the world's best in Nasa's prestigious international lunabotics competition.
Milt Windler, NASA flight director who saved Apollo 13, dies at 94
The legendary mission control leader who guided heroes back from the brink of space tragedy has passed away.
SpaceX Crew-13 explained: Record-breaking flight and historic mission
The SpaceX Crew-13 mission reached the ISS in record time, marking a new milestone for space travel and diversity in orbit.
SpaceX Crew-13: Record-Breaking Journey and Historic Mission Explained
SpaceX Crew-13 has officially docked at the ISS after a record-setting trip, marking a historic moment for diversity and human collaboration in orbit.
NASA Roman telescope passes stability tests to hunt for distant planets
The new observatory just aced some major stability tests, proving it can stay locked on targets with insane precision.
SpaceX Crew-13 sets speed record for flight to the ISS
Jessica Watkins makes history as the first Black woman to lead a crew to orbit as her team docks at the station in under eight hours.
SpaceX Crew-13 docks at the ISS with a dad missing his baby's birth
The Crew-13 team just linked up with the space station for a new mission, but one Canadian astronaut is looking at a major milestone back on Earth.
SpaceX Crew-13 mission: A literal 'spaceship surgery' saved the launch
After a faulty valve threatened to ground the mission, SpaceX performed a high-stakes repair on a fully loaded rocket to keep the ISS schedule on track.
Nasa is visiting the Scottish Highlands to hunt for signs of ancient life
Scientists are digging into 1.2 billion-year-old rocks in Scotland to help our Perseverance rover spot life on Mars.
NASA Perseverance rover finds evidence of complex water history on Mars
New findings from the Jezero Crater reveal that Mars was once a busy crossroads for lakes, groundwater, and hot fluids.
NASA Crew-13 mission: SpaceX flight could break speed records to ISS
The crew is heading to the International Space Station today, and they're aiming to make it the fastest trip in the station's history.
NASA Curiosity rover hits 5,000 days on Mars with a sick new view
The iconic robot celebrated its 5,000th sol on the Red Planet by dropping a stunning color-enhanced postcard of its surroundings.
NASA is lowkey trying to bring back the SR-71 Blackbird
The agency is reportedly scouting engineers to resurrect the world's fastest jet, but the motive remains a massive mystery.
Enceladus: Saturn’s moon is venting ocean secrets into space
Scientists discovered that the icy particles shooting off Saturn's moon are basically frozen, fragmented 'sample kits' of its hidden alien ocean.
NASA Crew-13 mission targets October 1 launch to the ISS
The four-person crew could be docking at the International Space Station in under nine hours if all goes to plan this Thursday.
Astronauts and space travel: Why gut health is out of this world
New research from the University of Copenhagen and NASA suggests microgravity changes how gut bacteria process protein, leading to major digestive issues.
James Webb Telescope reveals the high-stakes 'race against time' for planets
New NASA data shows exactly how young stars lose their gas, revealing why giant planets like Jupiter have such a tight window to form.
NASA astronauts Victor Glover and Reid Wiseman enter emeritus status
The Artemis II heroes are stepping into new consulting roles to mentor the next generation of space explorers.
NASA X-59: Meet the weirdest jet giving 'anteater' energy
NASA’s latest experimental plane uses an elongated nose to silence the sonic boom, proving that piloted test flights still serve a major purpose.
Lake Powell just hit a record-low, and it's giving major drought vibes
A brutal snow drought and record-breaking heat have pushed the U.S.'s second-largest reservoir to its lowest levels ever.