Space & Astronomy
Journey through the cosmos with the latest news on planetary science, astrophysics, and space exploration missions.
Scientists Map Galaxy's Spin; Gravitational Waves to Deepen View
Our galaxy's rotation curve now extends to an unprecedented 200 kiloparsecs, mapping its intricate dynamics far beyond the solar system.
Webb Telescope Spots Little Red Dots That Appear to Be Black Holes
Peering back 1.8 billion years after the Big Bang, the James Webb Space Telescope has revealed a seemingly innocuous 'little red dot' as a candidate for a 'black hole star', according to Universe Toda
Astrophotographer Captures 30-Day Venus Jupiter Conjunction Collage
Over 30 days, astrophotographer Soumyadeep Mukherjee captured Venus and Jupiter appearing to dance closer in the night sky.
Theory: Exoplanets Could Form Near Supermassive Black Holes
Millions of Jupiter-mass planets, dubbed 'dust giants' and 'lava balls,' could emerge tens of parsecs from supermassive black holes, according to Space .
NASA robotic tech demo develops gamma-ray detectors
NASA's 2019 Government Invention of the Year, the Miniaturized High-Speed Modulated X-ray Source (MXS), set the stage for AstroPix, a new gamma-ray detector intended for future robotic space missions.
Artemis Elkin Norena Manages SLS Launch Readiness at NASA
At NASA's Kennedy Space Center, Elkin Norena has personally overseen launch preparations for over a dozen Space Shuttle missions, a profound legacy he now extends to the ambitious Artemis program, aim
NASA award boosts space tech research, forging new frontiers
NASA has just opened a new funding window specifically designed to empower minority universities, aiming to accelerate space technology development for missions to the Moon and Mars.
NASA and NOAA hold joint session on environmental satellites
At the 2027 American Meteorological Society Annual Meeting, NASA and NOAA will convene a joint session titled 'Advancing Weather and Environmental Science Through NASA and NOAA Commercial Satellite Da
NASA awards California construction services contract to small businesses
NASA has committed $450 million to expand its California infrastructure, but instead of a single giant firm, it is channeling these funds through multiple small businesses.
Space telescope satellite generates overwhelming data streams
Every day in 2026, the newly launched SPHEREx telescope downlinks 20 gigabytes of science data, a torrent of information equivalent to hundreds of thousands of digital photos, all captured from galaxi
NASA Science Explores 2026 FIFA World Cup Connections
In 2019, researchers used the International Space Station's microgravity environment to precisely study how a soccer ball's internal mass affects its motion, directly influencing the high-tech balls u
Top Spanish Beaches for 2026 Solar Eclipse Viewing
Barcelona, a major Spanish city, will only experience a 99% partial eclipse during the 2026 total solar event, missing the full spectacle.
Spider-Noir Series Offers Dual Black & White, Color Views
Prime Video's new 'Spider-Noir' series, starring Nicholas Cage, offers viewers an unprecedented choice: watch it in its intended Depression-era black-and-white or a vibrant 'True-Hue Full Color' versi
NASA Completes Goldstone Antenna Mishap Investigation Report
On September 16, 2025, a critical link to missions like Juno snapped.
Astronaut Begins America's Second Spacewalk
Just months before Gene Cernan became the third person to walk in space, the original prime crew for Gemini IX, Elliot See and Charles Bassett, died in a plane crash on February 28, 1966, a stark remi
NASA reviews advanced composite manufacturing findings for future aircraft
At NASA's Langley Research Center, 150 experts recently convened, selecting technologies poised to dramatically accelerate next-generation airplane manufacturing.
M88 Galaxy's Future Fades in Virgo Cluster Journey
Gravitational forces already tear at the spiral galaxy Messier 88, compressing its gas disk and stripping away vital material.
NASA pilots low-altitude flights over Houston for airborne research
For ten days in June, NASA will fly planes as low as 1,000 feet over Houston, a sight that might alarm residents unaware of its scientific purpose, according to the Houston Chronicle .
Wrenn Schmidt's Margo Madison Lands in Prison After NASA Mission Control
After spending years as a fugitive in Russia, Margo Madison now requires four and a half hours in the makeup chair to portray her aged, imprisoned state in an American jail cell.
Lunar pole lasers promise precise astronaut navigation
In the moon's perpetually shadowed south pole craters, where temperatures plummet to -230 degrees Celsius, scientists propose building a new kind of GPS system.
Hubble telescope captures galaxy M88 in the Virgo Cluster
The galaxy Messier 88, newly imaged by the Hubble Space Telescope, is on a 200-million-year collision course with the heart of the Virgo Cluster.
NASA Roman Telescope primary mirror passes final inspection
The average bump on the Roman mirror's surface is only 1.
NASA Hosts Crew-11 Astronauts for Public Event
On Monday, June 1, NASA Headquarters in Washington D.
NASA Awards $300M Contract for Johnson Space Center Infrastructure Upgrades
Despite extending the proposal deadline to April 14, 2026, NASA's new $300 million contract for Johnson Space Center infrastructure requires all funds be obligated by September 30, 2026—a mere five an
Girl Scouts Explore Space Science at NASA-Led Camp Event
In early May 2026, 165 Girl Scouts at Camp Conowingo earned space science badges, yet three additional troops were turned away due to overwhelming demand, according to Science Nasa .
NASA Releases Draft Request for Landsat 10 Spacecraft
After a two-decade hiatus, NASA has officially opened the bidding process for its next dedicated Earth-observing satellite, Landsat 10.
NASA thermal sensors boost firefighter safety from blazes
The Alabama Forestry Commission (AFC) is considering equipping its entire fleet of fire bulldozers with a new NASA-developed FireSense sensor.
Jaclyn Kagey Leads Artemis EVA Planning for NASA
During a critical ammonia leak on the International Space Station, Jaclyn Kagey planned and executed a repair spacewalk with only 36 hours to prepare.
Blue-white star Spica visible next to moon tonight
On May 26, the waxing gibbous moon will appear remarkably close to the brilliant blue-white star Spica in the southern sky at sunset.
AI finds eight new signals of interest in old data
An artificial intelligence system has uncovered eight previously unidentified signals of interest from a dataset of nearby stars, previously scoured by classical techniques, according to SETI .