SPACEScientists have been debating the solar system's outer boundary, with three contenders vying for recognition. Find out in this article which one of them is superior.
In 2026, NASA's Artemis III mission will see astronauts planting cress, duckweed, and brassica on the Moon to test their viability for future lunar colonies. Read this article to learn more details.
Next week, on April 8, NASA will launch three rockets into the solar eclipse's shadow to study atmospheric effects. Read this article to learn more details.
The looming shutdown of NASA's Chandra X-ray spacecraft could dim significant astronomical research efforts, potentially leading to job losses. Continue reading for more details.
NASA granted Blue Origin $172 million to develop Orbital Reef, a space station designed to sustain astronauts and tourists. Check out more details in this article.
NASA's Europa Clipper mission, launching later this year, aims to investigate Jupiter's icy moon's habitability, yet may inadvertently detect life. Read the article for more details.
A recent analysis of neglected Apollo mission data unveils 22,000 unseen moonquakes, greatly expanding understanding of lunar seismic activity. Read the article to learn more.
China's ambitious plan involves using a giant rail gun to propel Boeing 747-sized space planes into space at twice the speed of sound. Read the article for more details.
NASA sent a laser message from 10 million miles away, 40 times the Moon's distance, potentially enabling video calls with Mars astronauts. Continue reading for more details.
SpaceX made strides in an hourlong test flight of its Starship rocket on its third attempt Thursday but lost contact as it neared splashdown in the Indian Ocean. Continue reading for more details.
Check out the list of women in space from Valentina Tereshkova's historic 1963 flight, to other historic records in spacewalks and upcoming space missions.
Discover the remarkable women known as NASA's hidden figures, instrumental in early space missions, shattering gender barriers, and showcasing strength and brilliance in scientific endeavors.
In October, NASA's Europa Clipper will launch, carrying a multifaceted dispatch featuring 2.6 million public-submitted names and a poetic tribute. Read the article for more details.
NASA is actively recruiting new astronauts, welcoming applications for individuals aspiring to embark on space missions akin to Neil Armstrong's. Find out more details in this article.
NASA's Voyager 1 has been journeying for nearly 50 years but has now faced communication issues, sending alarming nonsensical signals. Continue reading to learn more details.