Space News & Blog Articles

Post-starburst galaxies were once thought to expel their star-forming gas, creating a dormant galaxy. But new data shows otherwise.

According to the new decadal survey, one of the best tools to help protect the planet against the impact of near-Earth Objects (NEOs) is ground-based planetary radar.

The Anycubic Photon M3 Plus adds some nice quality of life features, but it's not a monumental leap forwards.

China will launch six major missions before the end of the year to complete its Tiangong space station, which could soon link up with a powerful telescope and host international astronauts.

The 11 best mirrorless cameras for photography and video on the market 2022.

Enter virtual worlds with the best VR headsets, whether you're looking for immersive gaming, virtual cinema experiences or interactive workouts.

Rocket Lab caught a returning booster with a helicopter during an orbital launch today (May 2), notching a huge milestone for the company and its quest to make its Electron rocket partially reusable.

NASA is asking the public to comment on an environmental assessment for its Mars sample return effort.

May offers an unusual skywatching bounty: the possibility of two major celestial highlights occurring within the span of a single month.

NASA's new deep-space observatory will soon move between hot and cold in a crucial test of its infrared viewing capabilities.

13-year-old prodigy Elliott Tanner has graduated from the University of Minnesota with a degree in physics and mathematics.

The Eta Aquarid meteor shower may generate as many as 50 shooting stars an hour during its peak on Thursday (May 5), weather permitting.

A new image captures two planets with ancient significance meeting up over the famous old city of Rome on Sunday (May 1).

The moon will point the way to the usually elusive Mercury tonight (May 2).

A new study finds that dry ice flows closer to 100 times faster than water ice in the thin atmospheres on Mars, when on high slopes.

A new NASA STEM video explains how astronauts train to use nonverbal hand signals

The rare partial solar eclipse stunned skywatchers on Apirl 30. Here's a look at their images.

What if everything we're taught about the history of astronomy and physics is wrong?

The Great Red Spot is like the grandfather of Jupiter's storms. It has been roaming for many, many years — but recently we’ve seen it get smaller.

Some scholars predict a future in which single states pursue various levels of dominance, while others foresee a scenario in which commercial entities bring nations together.

The secret to what drives powerful solar flares is literally in the palm of your hand.