NASA's Artemis 1 moon rocket survived Hurricane Nicole's wrath in good shape and remains on track to launch on Nov. 16, agency officials said.
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Watch SpaceX rocket launch on record-tying 14th mission Saturday
SpaceX will launch two telecom satellites for Intelsat on Saturday (Nov. 12) at 11:06 a.m. EDT (1606 GMT), using a Falcon 9 rocket flying on its record-tying 14th mission.
Supernova anniversary: Famous Tycho's star flared up 450 years ago this month
One of the most spectacular celestial sights ever seen appeared 450 years ago this month. Here's the incredible story of Tycho's star, one of only five supernovas ever observed.
Tropical Storm Nicole delays next SpaceX cargo launch to Nov. 21
Tropical Storm Nicole has pushed the liftoff of SpaceX's next cargo mission to the International Space Station back by three days.
Dramatic photo shows ominous Cone Nebula like never before
A dramatic new image of the Cone Nebula shows the pillar-like cloud of cold, star-forming molecular gas and dust in unprecedented detail.
This Nearby Dwarf Galaxy has Been a Loner for Almost the Entire age of the Universe
The James Webb Space Telescope Early Release Science (ERS) program – first released on July 12th, 2022 – has proven to be a treasure trove of scientific finds and breakthroughs. Among the many areas of research it is enabling, there’s the study of Resolved Stellar Populations (RSTs), which was the subject of ERS 1334. This refers to large groups of stars close enough that individual stars can be discerned but far enough apart that telescopes can capture many of them at once. A good example is the Wolf-Lundmark-Melotte (WLM) dwarf galaxy that neighbors the Milky Way.
Huge Nord Stream pipeline gas leak not big enough to warm climate, scientists say
The Nord Stream natural gas pipeline leak may not cause a noticeable warming of the climate but still "damage to infrastructure such as this should be avoided," scientists say.
Mini Starship? Chinese startup wants to make its own version of SpaceX Mars rocket
A new Chinese startup is attempting to develop its own reusable stainless-steel rockets, apparently taking inspiration from SpaceX's next-generation Starship vehicle.
Watch the moon visit Mars in the sky Friday night (Nov. 11)
The moon will visit the red planet Mars on Friday (Nov. 11), when the two objects make a close approach in the evening sky.
We’ll Inevitably see Another Interstellar Object. Which Ones Make the Best Targets to Visit?
We finally have the technological means to detect interstellar objects. We’ve detected two in the last few years, ‘Oumuamua and 2I/Borisov, and there are undoubtedly more out there. As such, there’s been a lot of interest in developing a mission that could visit one once we detect it. But what would such a mission look like? Now, a draft paper from a team of primarily American scientists has taken a stab at answering that question and moved us one step closer to launching such a mission.
Should we really be worried about China's uncontrolled rocket booster reentries?
The rocket had been circling the Earth since Halloween
James Webb Space Telescope peers into lonely dwarf galaxy with sparkling results
James Webb Space Telescope imaging of the isolated dwarf galaxy Wolf–Lundmark–Melotte could help scientists understand how stars evolve in dwarf galaxies.
Best power banks 2022: for astronomy and astrophotographers
The best power banks for skywatchers and astrophotographers to power up on the go, ahead of the Black Friday sales.
China's huge new crew-launching moon rocket could fly for 1st time in 2027
Chinese rocket designers have said the country's new rocket for sending astronauts to the moon could be ready for a test flight in 2027.
Celestron Elements FireCel Mega 6 power bank review
The Celestron Elements FireCel Mega 6 power bank has three astro-friendly features in one compact, rugged device making it ideal for stargazers and astrophotographers alike.
Save $25 on the iconic Lego Galaxy Explorer with Walmart's early Black Friday deal
The Lego Galaxy Explorer is perfect for kids and adults alike, and at 25% off it's a bargain too.
Geminid meteor shower 2022: Everything you need to know
The Geminid meteor shower peaks the night of Dec. 13-14. Our guide tells you the best times and places to see the Geminids (no equipment necessary).
OSIRIS-REx: NASA's asteroid study and sample return mission
NASA's OSIRIS-REx mission will drop off pieces of asteroid Bennu, a carbon-rich rock from our early solar system, in 2023. The spacecraft will then study asteroid Apophis in 2029.
Astronaut Bob Behnken retires from NASA after trailblazing 22-year career
Bob Behnken is retiring from NASA after a pioneering 22-year career that includes three spaceflights, including SpaceX's first-ever crewed mission.
NASA's tiny CAPSTONE moon probe gearing up for lunar arrival on Nov. 13
CAPSTONE is scheduled to arrive in lunar orbit with an engine burn on Sunday evening (Nov. 13), but it'll likely be a while before we know how that crucial maneuver went.