There’s Water and Ice in More Places on the Moon Than NASA Thought

SPACE 10.27.2020 06:00 AM

Future NASA astronauts seeking water on the moon won't need to go into the most treacherous craters in its polar regions.

Aliens From Almost 1,000 Nearby Stars Could Be Looking Straight Back at Us

10.23.2020 18:00 PM

Ever get the feeling you're being watched by aliens? Experts say at least 1,000 neighboring stars are detecting life on Earth.

Expedition 63, The First Crew to Launch Amidst COVID-19, Returns to Earth

10.22.2020 13:00 PM

The trio of NASA astronaut Chris Cassidy and Russian cosmonauts Anatoly Ivanishin and Ivan Vagner, who left for the International Space Station last April, successfully returned to Earth on Wednesday, October 21.

NASA SOFIA: Space Agency to Reveal Exciting Moon Discoveries Next Week

10.22.2020 03:00 AM

NASA's Space Boeing has discovered something new! What could it be? Witness the livestream next week!

International Space Station Deals With Busted Toilet as Astronauts Head Home

10.21.2020 08:00 AM

Astronauts kicked off a seriously crappy night on the ISS due to a busted toilet. Astronauts had another long night on deck the International Space Station, as the crew had to contend with several small concerns that were beginning to sound like a broken record.

NASA's OSIRIS-REx Successfully Touches Asteroid Bennu's Surface

10.20.2020 23:07 PM

After spending nearly two years circling the asteroid Bennu, NASA’s OSIRIS-REx spacecraft finally got a piece of the space rock.

Moon Photobombs the Sun in Stunning View From NASA Solar Dynamics Observatory

10.20.2020 08:00 AM

NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory was taking a video of the Sun when the Moon suddenly swooped in.

NASA Awards Intuitive Machines to Land PRIME-1 on the Moon

10.19.2020 06:00 AM

The deal between NASA and Intuitive Devices is worth approximately $47 million. NASA has chosen Intuitive Devices based in Houston to land a water-measuring technology on the moon.

Neil DeGrasse Tyson: Refrigerator-Sized Asteroid Could Hit Earth Soon

10.18.2020 21:52 PM

Famous astrophysicist Neil DeGrasse Tyson notes that a refrigerator-sized asteroid is heading towards earth at a speed of 21,300MPH.

Before Its First Anniversary, US Space Force to Announce Official Name for Members

10.18.2020 07:40 AM

Ahead of its first anniversary in December, the United States Space Force has prepared a lineup of announcements - including the official name for its members.

NASA Awards Contracts To 14 Companies for Artemis Operation To the Moon and Beyond

10.16.2020 09:00 AM

NASA has recently awarded a total of $370 million to 14 companies in different areas, in support of the agency's upcoming space missions to the Moon under the Artemis project.

Lasers Can Now Measure Biomass in Giant Redwoods

10.15.2020 08:30 AM

New research from the University College London (UCL) demonstrates the first application of laser technology for the measurement of volume and biomass of giant trees - used in the great Californian redwoods in this case.

NASA Announces The "Artemis Accords" Among the First Eight Nations

10.14.2020 07:40 AM

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration has announced the first signatories of the Artemis Accords - a set of principles that will guide future space activities between nations looking to explore the Moon and beyond.

NASA Is Sending An Astronaut to ISS Onboard A Russian Rocket, But Why?

10.13.2020 08:50 AM

Despite the success of launching American astronauts to space last May, NASA is paying $90 million to send astronaut Kate Rubin to the ISS on a Russian rocket.

NASA Expert Believes New "Asteroid" is a Discarded Rocket Part

10.12.2020 08:00 AM

An "asteroid" that is expected to be caught in the Earth's gravity and become its mini-moon is actually an old rocket from a past mission, according to NASA's asteroid expert.

James Webb Space Telescope Nears Launch With Environmental Testing

10.08.2020 09:57 AM

The James Webb Space Telescope, the supposed successor of the Hubble Space Telescope, has inched closer to launch after successfully completing its set of environmental tests.

Peter Beck, Rocket Lab CEO, Warns of Growing Congestion in Space

10.08.2020 09:22 AM

Peter Beck, founder, and CEO of aerospace manufacturer Rocket Lab said that their company is starting to feel the effect of increasing congestion in outer space.

3D Model Offers Insight Into How Saturn Got Its Hexagonal Storm

10.07.2020 09:10 AM

Researchers have created a 3D model that simulates Saturn's atmosphere, shedding light on one of its most curious features - a hexagonal storm that persists on its northern pole.

Russia Reports "Non-Standard" Air Leak in ISS

09.30.2020 07:50 AM

Russia has reported that the astronauts onboard the International Space Station have found the air leak, with a senior official saying that the air loss is beyond expected levels.

Signs of Water Bodies in Mars' South Pole Suggest Life

09.29.2020 08:10 AM

A network of possibly saltwater ponds and lakes might be underneath Mars' South Pole, which might be a strong indicator of life in the Red Planet.

NASA Pushes the Dragonfly Back Another Year Due to "External" Factors

09.28.2020 09:00 AM

NASA will be delaying the launch of the Dragonfly mission to a tentative 2027 launch date, citing "external factors" such as the global coronavirus pandemic.