Space exploration
Mysterious Growing Spiral Light Spotted Over New Zealand Sky
The spiral could be seen drifting northwards over South Island at 7:30 p.m. local time on Sunday.
Europe's ESA Confirms Mars Talks With Russia Despite Ukraine Sanctions
The ExoMars mission to search for life on the Red Planet was halted in March due to Russia's ongoing invasion of Ukraine.
Radio Signals Detected Coming From Dead Star Nearly 3B Light Years Away
The strange object, described in the journal Nature, sends out a beam of radiation that crosses our line of sight.
Meteor Shower Forecast Across U.S. Leaves Stargazers Disappointed
Stargazers took to social media, with some describing the meteor shower as a "bust."
'Friends in High Places': Internet Laughs as Man Rejects Call From Space
"I had a chance to speak to someone that wasn't on Earth and screwed it up," wrote the Redditor when explaining the story.
Watch: New Jumping Device Could Help Humans Spring Across Other Planets
An engineering professor says the new design can help jumping as a form of locomotion, on Earth or elsewhere.
Solar Eclipse From Mars Captured in Stunning Nasa Footage
The Perseverance Rover captured of one of Mars' two moons Phobos as it eclipses the sun.
Out of This World: 'Space Lounge' Offers Fun 20 Miles Above Earth's Surface
The flights, at a cost of $125,000, are expected to begin in late 2024 and are fully booked until 2025.
Nissan to Help Create NASA's New Lunar Vehicle
The Japanese automaker will bring its design and innovation to the project, as well as its vehicle systems and autonomous tech.
How To Watch NASA's Mega Moon Rocket Dress Rehearsal After It Was Scrapped
The dress rehearsal is the last major test before the SLS launches on its first test flight—known as Artemis I.
Meteor Likely Caused 'Thundering' Boom That Shook Indiana Homes
"It's a reminder that we need to stay vigilant and know how to protect ourselves and detect these before they happen," said a planetary scientist.
SpaceX's Lunar Lander Explained As NASA Seeks More Ideas for Moon Mission
As NASA readies a human return to the moon for the first time in decades, the agency has announced SpaceX's Starship lander will have commercial competition.
What to Know About NASA's Huge Rocket Headed for the Moon Ahead of Roll-out
NASA is preparing the Space Launch System and Orion Spacecraft for final tests before a series of Artemis I missions that will eventually see humanity return to the surface of the moon.
Former Astronaut Tells Russian Space Chief to Find Job at McDonald's
Kelly hit out at the Roscosmos director after he shared footage of foreign flags being stripped from a Russian rocket.
A Rocket Is Going to Hit the Moon—Here's Why You Can't Watch
Astronomers think the wayward rocket booster will imminently smash into the lunar surface at nearly 6,000 miles per hour.
Closest Black Hole To Earth Is Missing, In Its Place Rare 'Stellar Vampire'
Astronomer Dietrich Baade told Newsweek: "Stellar vampires do not suck blood but gas, but like others vampires, they can substantially weaken their victims."
From Birds on Venus to Swimming Robots, NASA Unveils Mind-Blowing Projects
NASA has selected new early-stage projects that "expand the scope of the possible," including projectiles capable of pummeling Earth-threatening asteroids.
Most Tilted Black Hole Ever Could Change What We Know About How They Form
The black hole is stealing material from a companion star, in a process that could show how black holes get a kick from supernova explosions that form them.
Incredible NASA Mars Images Show Clouds Passing Across Martian Sky
The clouds of frozen carbon dioxide were photographed at an altitude of around 50 miles by NASA's Curiosity rover.
How Jared Isaacman Made His Money As Billionaire Buys Three SpaceX Missions
Jared Isaacman, part of the Inspiration 4 all-civilian crew, will journey to space at least three more times as part of SpaceX's Polaris mission.
5 Takeaways From Elon Musk's Long-Awaited Starship Update
SpaceX fans want to hear more about the company's Starship rocket capable of taking humans to Mars. On Thursday, its CEO gave his first major update since 2019.
Photo Shows SpaceX Falcon 9 Rocket on Collision Course With Moon
The Falcon 9 rocket stage, weighing four metric tons, will very likely strike the moon's far side near its equator on March 4, 2022, at 5,700 miles per hour.
NASA To Retire Space Station by Crashing It Into Ocean After 22 Year Orbit
When astronauts leave the International Space Station, it will be allowed to fall out of orbit, crashing down in a remote region of the South Pacific Ocean.
Why Would-Be Space Tourist Pulled Out of SpaceX's First All-Civilian Flight
Hippchen said he was "insanely disappointed" after missing out on the Inspiration4 mission—the world's first spaceflight manned solely by civilians.
Where James Webb Space Telescope Is Now and When It Will Reach Destination
The telescope is headed for a point where gravity will balance its orbital motion, locking it in almost perfect unison with the Earth's orbit around the sun.
GA Plan for Spaceport Could Head to Voters if Judge Sides With Opponents
Superior Court Judge Stephen Scarlett plans to rule on January 23 on whether to hold an election, with the proposed land purchase now paused until that date.
How Fast NASA's James Webb Space Telescope Is Traveling, Where It's Going
Webb is the largest and most powerful space observatory ever built, promising to revolutionize our understanding of the universe.
China Planning Over 40 Space Launches This Year, Nearly On Par With U.S.
The Tiangong space station's Tianhe core module currently is hosting a three-person crew on the six-month Shenzhou-13 mission.
U.S. Didn't ID Near Crash Between SpaceX and Chinese Space Station
The U.S. Space Force assessed that the U.S. "did not estimate a significant probability of collision between the CSS and any Starlink spacecraft."
NASA's Successor to Hubble Telescope Ready to Launch, Head 1 Million Miles
NASA will launch the James Webb Space Telescope on Friday, then it will travel and prepare for six months before beginning work.