Space News & Blog Articles

Video: 00:00:46

After an intense few weeks the crew took time to celebrate together with a shared meal proposed by ESA astronaut Sophie Adenot.

Members of Congress from both sides of the aisle objected to President Trump's proposed NASA budget cuts during a House hearing on Wednesday (April 22).

The European Space Agency Plato mission has successfully completed a series of tough tests under space‑like conditions. With this accomplishment, the spacecraft is on track to lift off in early 2027 and begin its search for terrestrial planets.

File: SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket stands at Space Launch Complex 4 East (SLC-4E) at Vandenberg Space Force Base ahead of the Starlink 9-10 mission on Nov. 8, 2024. Image: SpaceX

Update Apr. 22, 11:52 p.m. EDT (0352 UTC): SpaceX landed its booster on the droneship.

Looking at the best games for building lunar settlements, and how they compare to NASA's real-life plans for Artemis Base Camp.

The universe is a place of endless mystery and wonder, constantly offering new and incredible discoveries. Modern astronomy, utilizing powerful telescopes and space probes, continues to unveil the secrets of distant stars, galaxies, and celestial phenomena. Each new finding deepens our understanding of the cosmos and our place within it.

Do a barrel roll!

Rocket Lab launched eight Japanese satellites to orbit on Wednesday night (April 22), including one that features an origami-folded antenna.

NASA says it's confident that new spacesuits will be ready for a moon landing in 2028, even though a new report raises the possibility of a multiyear delay.

NASA has announced that the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is all set for a September launch.

This Earth Day, we reflect on our home planet and look at Earth from space through history.

Four Navy divers made a contribution to the historic Artemis 2 moon mission, welcoming its astronauts home to Earth and making sure they were safe and healthy.

The Federal Aviation Administration has temporarily grounded Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket, which failed to deliver a satellite to the proper orbit during its third-ever launch on Sunday (April 19).

The Proba 3 mission flies two spacecraft in precise formation to create an artificial eclipse and obtain close views of the solar wind as it leaves the Sun.

The moon is visible in the daytime sky as it grows thicker ahead of the full phase on May 1.