A Space Force dozen: SpaceX, ULA awarded contracts to launch 12 new satellites

Spy satellites, classified payloads among the newly scheduled launches.

Astrophysicists Spot a Cosmic Whisper: The Faintest Galaxy in the Early Universe

An international research team has confirmed the existence of the faintest galaxy ever observed in the early universe, JD1. This discovery was made using NASA's James Webb Space Telescope and contributes to the understanding of the universe's evolution. JD1, typical of galaxies that ionized the post

SpaceX Dragon’s Successful Cargo Delivery to Space Station Sets Up Friday’s Spacewalk

The crew of Expedition 69 has begun unpacking SpaceX Dragon's cargo, including roll-out solar arrays for the International Space Station. After docking with the Harmony module, the cargo, including over 7,000 pounds of scientific and hardware supplies, will be managed by flight engineers from NASA a

First light in Universe revealed! James Webb Space Telescope spotlights 717 ancient galaxies

First light in the Universe exposed! The James Webb Telescope has made an incredible discovery.

NASA’s Ambitious $10 Billion Mission Receives the Green Light for Launch - Softonic

Can you imagine a space mission with a budget of 10 billion dollars? At NASA they can't imagine it, they have decided to do it.

Nasa is blasting off to explore a metal world in space

WASHINGTON DC, June 8 — Nasa will soon be sending a probe into space to study a distant asteroid whose composition is thought to include numerous metals. The aim is to study...

Flash of Light Brighter Than a Trillion Stars Leads to Supermassive Black Hole Breakthrough

First Detection of Secondary Black Hole in OJ 287 Binary System An international team of astronomers observed the second one of the two supermassive black holes circling each other in an active galaxy OJ 287. Researchers have discovered two supermassive black holes orbiting each other in the gal

Flare of light brighter than a trillion suns reveals location of rare double black hole galaxy

Brilliant new signals from a far-off galaxy confirm that the system is anchored by a pair of black holes locked in a daring dance.

NASA manager 'concerned' about SpaceX path to Artemis astronaut moon landing

NASA managers say SpaceX Super Heavy/Starship rocket and lunar lander testing may push Artemis crew landing to 2026.

NASA’s Parker Solar Probe Plunges Into Fast Solar Wind and Discovers Its Mysterious Source

NASA's Parker Solar Probe probe got close enough to sun's surface to see hidden granular features. NASA's Parker Solar Probe (PSP) has flown close enough to the sun to detect the fine structure of the solar wind close to where it is generated at the sun's surface, revealing details that are lost as

Astronauts Gearing Up for Today’s Spacewalk To Upgrade ISS Power System

Four astronauts from Expedition 69 are preparing for a spacewalk to upgrade the ISS's power system by installing a solar array, which arrived via the SpaceX Dragon vehicle. Simultaneously, three cosmonauts are conducting heart and plasma research, and ensuring the station's operational efficiency.

Scientists discover 'oldest-known star' in Galactic Halo

First stars illuminated universe during cosmic dawn, put an end to cosmic dark ages that followed Big Bang, says expert

Long space voyages may cause astronauts' brain cavities to expand

The study indicates that after longer missions, astronauts should wait for at least three years to allow the brain ventricles to fully recover.

Enormous structure discovered near doomed galaxy group is the longest galactic 'tail' ever seen

The 1.5-million-light-year-long gas trail was caused by a group of galaxies moving 3 million miles per hour

Scientists document how space travel messes with the human brain

Space can be an unfriendly place for the human body, with microgravity conditions and other factors tampering with our physiology, from head to toe - head, of course, being a primary concern.

How and why NASA gives a name to every spot it studies on Mars

Martian maps are full of monikers recognizing places on Earth, explorers, and even cartoon characters.

Why – and How – NASA Gives a Name to Every Spot It Studies on Mars

Martian maps are full of monikers recognizing places on Earth, explorers, and even cartoon characters.

United Launch Alliance successfully test fires new Vulcan rocket

United Launch Alliance successfully test-fires new Vulcan rocket Following a successful Flight Tanking Test (FTT), United Launch Alliance fired up the Vulcan rocket for the first time last night. The two Blue Origin-built BE-4 rocket engines ignited for 6 seconds and pushed ULA closer to their maiden launch of the rocket. United Launch Alliance stated […]

NASA Probe Flew So Close To The Sun It Saw Solar Wind Being Born

NASA’s Parker Solar Probe spacecraft has flown close enough to the sun to detect the fine structure of the solar wind and begin to unravel where it comes from.

Astronauts Make Final Preparations for Friday’s Spacewalk

Four Expedition 69 astronauts are making final preparations ahead of Friday’s spacewalk to continue upgrading the International Space Station’s power generation system.

How to watch NASA's spacewalk at the ISS on Friday | Digital Trends

NASA will live stream a spacewalk being conducted by two American astronauts at the International Space Station on Friday.

Space Force assigns 12 national security missions to SpaceX and ULA

Space Force assigns 12 national security missions to SpaceX and ULA

Watch Live as Astronauts Install Solar Arrays Outside the ISS

The spacewalk is set to begin at 9:15 a.m. ET on Friday and last for about six and a half hours.

Astronaut’s Brains Need Three Years Off Between Trips, Say Scientists

Researchers studied 30 astronauts before and after space travel and found that it takes about three years between flights for the ventricles in the brain to recover.

A telescope happened to be pointing at the brightest supernova yet observed

The BOAT—brightest of all time—reveals the mechanics of gamma-ray bursts.

Why – and How – NASA Gives a Name to Every Spot It Studies on Mars

Martian maps are full of monikers recognizing places on Earth, explorers, and even cartoon characters.

Brightest Cosmic Explosion Ever Detected Had Other Unique Features

Observations by NASA’s NuSTAR X-ray telescope give astronomers new clues about the brightest and most energetic gamma-ray burst ever detected.

James Webb Space Telescope discovers 717 ancient galaxies that flooded the universe with 1st light

93% of the newfound galaxies that Webb spotted had never been seen before.

Space travel takes a greater toll on astronauts’ brains than previously thought

Space travel takes a greater toll on astronauts’ brains than previously thought • Earth.com

NASA concerned Starship problems will delay Artemis 3

NASA has growing concerns that the lunar lander version of SpaceX’s Starship vehicle will not be ready in time for the Artemis 3 mission in late 2025.

SpaceX Starship Woes Has NASA Worried About Artemis Moon Landing Delays

Starship needs to carry out an uncrewed lunar landing before it transports astronauts to the Moon, but the vehicle has yet to fly to orbit for the first time.

NASA's Psyche Mission Now on Track for October 2023 Launch

JPL isn't out of the woods, but the internal review board is pleased with the changes made so far.

In a first, spacecraft 'touches' the sun to discover source of solar wind

A solar mission, which has been flying closer to the sun to uncover its secrets, went extremely near to the star's surface to make an important discovery. The data collected by Parker Solar Probe has discovered the source of the solar wind, which is a stream of particles carrying energy that emerges from the corona, or the hot outer atmosphere of the sun, towards the Earth. "It’s like seeing jets of water emanating from a showerhead through the blast of water hitting you in the face," said the researchers at the University of California-Berkley, in a release.

Brightest Explosion Ever Seen In Space Now Has An Explanation

The one-in-a-thousand-year explosion probably represents a class of fainter events that still have brighter afterglows than we thought possible.

A tera–electron volt afterglow from a narrow jet in an extremely bright gamma-ray burst

Some gamma-ray bursts (GRBs) have a tera–electron volt (TeV) afterglow, but the early onset of this has not been observed. We report observations with the Large High Altitude Air Shower Observatory of the bright GRB 221009A, which serendipitously occurred ...

Brain cavities that swell in space may need at least 3 years to recover

MRI scans of astronauts show that duration in space and time between flights affect how much the brain’s fluid-filled cavities expand during missions.

SpaceX Dragon’s Successful Cargo Delivery to Space Station Sets Up Friday’s Spacewalk

The crew of Expedition 69 has begun unpacking SpaceX Dragon's cargo, including roll-out solar arrays for the International Space Station. After docking with the Harmony module, the cargo, including over 7,000 pounds of scientific and hardware supplies, will be managed by flight engineers from NASA a

NASA mission to sun answers questions on solar wind

The Parker Solar Probe answered decades of questions about so-called "solar storms," which create "beautiful auroras on Earth" but also "wreak havoc with satellites and the electrical grid."

NASA mission to the sun answers questions about solar wind that causes aurora borealis

The Parker Solar Probe answered decades of questions about so-called "solar storms," which create "beautiful auroras on Earth" but also "wreak havoc with satellites and the electrical grid."

New US spy satellites to track China, Russia threats - Times of India

US News: The US Space Force is set to launch a constellation of satellites this summer to track Chinese or Russian space vehicles that can potentially disable .

NASA’s Mission to That $10,000 Quadrillion Asteroid Is Officially Happening This Fall

After suffering a false start last September, NASA will begin its voyage to asteroid 16 Psyche, possibly worth $10,000 quadrillion, this October.

New study further narrows the search for elusive pairs of monster black holes

Although astrophysicists have never sensed supermassive black hole binary systems, a galaxy-sized detector composed of dead stars is hot on their trail.

ULA's Vulcan Rocket Successfully Fires Engines Ahead of Debut Flight

After suffering multiple delays, the heavy-lift Vulcan Centaur is on the verge of finally getting off the ground for the first time.

Frequent lengthy space travel takes a toll on astronauts' brains, study shows

As we enter a new era in space travel, a study looking at how the human brain reacts to traveling outside Earth's gravity suggests frequent flyers should wait three years after longer missions to allow ...

Virgin Orbit ceases operations

Virgin Orbit, the satellite launch company founded by British billionaire Richard Branson, permanently ceased operations last month, following a major mission failure in January at a time when it was already facing financial headwinds.

NASA concerned SpaceX’s Starship schedule could delay moon landing

A senior NASA official raised concerns Wednesday that "difficulties" with SpaceX's development of the huge new Starship rocket could delay the Artemis program's first moon landing with astronauts from late 2025, a mission that will use a derivative of the Starship vehicle to ferry a two-person crew to and from the lunar surface.

ULA test-fires first Vulcan rocket at Cape Canaveral

United Launch Alliance's first Vulcan Centaur rocket completed a critical test-firing of its Blue Origin-built BE-4 main engines Wednesday night, clearing one of two remaining technical hurdles before the launcher is cleared for its inaugural flight later this year.

Cargo Dragon docks at space station

Closing out an automated 18-hour rendezvous, a SpaceX Dragon cargo ship loaded with 7,000 pounds of supplies and equipment, including two add-on roll-out solar blankets, caught up with the International Space Station early Tuesday and moved in for a problem-free docking.

SpaceX launch sends upgraded solar arrays to International Space Station

SpaceX's 28th resupply mission to the International Space Station lifted off Monday from the Kennedy Space Center, carrying new solar arrays, fresh food, and experiments to sustain research and upgrade the power system on the orbiting laboratory.

More second-gen Starlink satellites launch on Falcon 9 rocket

SpaceX launched a Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral Sunday morning with 22 upgraded Starlink internet satellites, but officials called off a second Falcon 9 launch later in the day due to high winds in the booster's offshore recovery area.

Shenzhou crew capsule brings home three Chinese astronauts

Three Chinese astronauts departed the Tiangong space station Saturday and landed in the remote Gobi Desert of northwestern China, capping a six-month expedition that included four spacewalks and a host of experiments in the microgravity environment of low Earth orbit.

Wrapping up a six-month mission in orbit, three Chinese astronauts departed the Tiangong space station Saturday and landed in the remote Gobi Desert of northwestern China at 6:33 p.m. EDT (2233 UTC).

Webb spots vast plume of water vapor spewing from Saturn’s moon Enceladus

Using the sensitivity of the James Webb Space Telescope, astronomers have managed to detect a vast plume of water vapor spewing from the southern pole of Saturn’s moon Enceladus, a jet extending nearly 6,000 miles and feeding a previously detected torus circling the entire planet.

Third set of upgraded solar arrays ready for ride to International Space Station

Two more roll-out solar arrays will ride a SpaceX cargo ship to the International Space Station this weekend, continuing a years-long mid-life station upgrade as NASA plans procurement of a final set of new solar wings to fully reinforce the lab’s power supply.

Watch the moon snuggle up to Saturn in the night sky late tonight

Skywatchers can see the moon meet up with Saturn in the early hours of June 10 as the two bodies make a close approach in the night sky.

Will Artemis astronauts look for life on the moon?

Astronauts on NASA's Artemis moon missions might look for signs of life in shadowed polar craters — life that could have traveled with people from Earth.

Nanoblock reveals new space model kits created with astronaut's advice

An astronaut who helped assemble the International Space Station is now behind a series of space building projects that are on a very different scale. Naoko Yamazaki advised on Nanoblock's new kits.

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope mission — Live updates

Read the latest news about NASA's James Webb Space Telescope.

Galaxy group blasts out record-breaking tail of hot gas after gobbling up neighbor (video)

A monstrous galactic cluster is devouring another group of galaxies whole, causing it to emit a 1.5 million light-year-long trail of hot gas from its rear — the largest of this type ever seen.

James Webb Space Telescope discovers 717 ancient galaxies that flooded the universe with 1st light

The James Webb Space Telescope has discovered hundreds of galaxies that existed when the universe was less than 600 million years old.

Pentagon confirms it's buying SpaceX Starlink services for Ukraine

The Pentagon has confirmed it is buying SpaceX's Starlink broadband services to provide communications in Ukraine.

Canadian wildfire smoke dims the vision of Earth-observing satellites (photos)

Smoke from Canadian wildfires has obscured the view of Earth-monitoring satellites like GOES-16 and the PlanetScope constellation.

Boeing sued for allegedly stealing intellectual property related to NASA's Artemis moon rocket

Aerospace giant Boeing faces a federal lawsuit accusing it of intellectual property theft and misuse of critical components involved in assembling NASA's Artemis moon rocket.

Long space missions take a toll on astronaut brains, study finds

Long spaceflights can cause astronauts' ventricles — cavities in the brain that hold cerebrospinal fluid — to enlarge by up to 25%. And it apparently takes years for the swelling to go down.