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Space

Asteroid 2024 MK recently passed Earth, and NASA used a powerful radar to capture images.

Freaky asteroids flew by Earth, and NASA captured footage

Aliens haven't contacted us. Scientists found a compelling reason why.

NASA craft snaps unprecedented photo of largest volcano in solar system

NASA's 3D tour of a famous cosmic masterpiece is exquisite

What China's new moon rocks could reveal that Apollo samples didn't

Freaky asteroids flew by Earth, and NASA captured footage

A large piece of space debris imaged by the Astroscale ADRAS-J mission.

Feast your eyes on the stunning images spacecraft captured this year

Depicting Webb telescope in space

Webb might have found something the universe no longer makes

An aurora seemingly taking the form of a dragon.

20 breathtaking astronomy photos capture the best of space

asteroid Bennu

A surprise in NASA's asteroid rocks hints Bennu came from an ocean world

NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter captured an image of a fresh impact crater on Mars in 2013.

Mars gets walloped by space rocks way more than scientists thought

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You've got to see Webb telescope's eerie view of the Crab Nebula

1,000 years ago, a star left a cosmic masterpiece.

10/31/2023

By Mark Kaufman

An artist's conception of the James Webb Space Telescope orbiting the sun, 1 million miles from Earth.

An artist's conception of the James Webb Space Telescope orbiting the sun, 1 million miles from Earth.

Webb telescope probes space explosion and makes fascinating discovery

Giant cosmic blasts forge the ingredients needed for life.

10/28/2023

By Mark Kaufman

An artist's conception of the James Webb Space Telescope orbiting the sun, 1 million miles from Earth.

An artist's conception of the James Webb Space Telescope orbiting the sun, 1 million miles from Earth.

Weird stuff happens when animals reproduce in space

You've heard of the birds and the bees. Now let's talk about Medaka fish and cockroaches.

10/28/2023

By Elisha Sauers

Space cockroach offspring displaying mutations

Space cockroach offspring displaying mutations

NASA spacecraft keeps on going faster and faster and faster

"Once it's going, it's going."

10/28/2023

By Mark Kaufman

An artist's conception of NASA's Parker Solar Probe passing through the sun's outer atmosphere, or corona.

An artist's conception of NASA's Parker Solar Probe passing through the sun's outer atmosphere, or corona.

Scientists zoom in on Betelgeuse, show why it hasn't exploded yet

This red supergiant star is inching closer to its grand demise.

10/25/2023

By Mark Kaufman

The Hubble Space Telescope's view of the red supergiant star Betelgeuse.

The Hubble Space Telescope's view of the red supergiant star Betelgeuse.

Unprecedented quake on Mars wasn't caused by what you think

Mars isn't dead.

10/21/2023

By Mark Kaufman

Mars' extensive Valles Marineris may have started on active faults billions of years ago.

Mars' extensive Valles Marineris may have started on active faults billions of years ago.

Scientists detect 8 billion-year-old radio burst. It's a mystery

A new cosmic record.

10/21/2023

By Mark Kaufman

A large array of radio telescopes.

A large array of radio telescopes.

How astronauts could get it on if they really wanted to

Docking maneuvers aren't just hard for spaceships.

10/21/2023

By Elisha Sauers

Astronauts having sex in space

Astronauts having sex in space

NASA spacecraft gets extremely close to volcanic world, snaps footage

A tortured land teeming with lava.

10/18/2023

By Mark Kaufman

A view of Jupiter's volcanic moon Io captured in October 2023.

A view of Jupiter's volcanic moon Io captured in October 2023.

Webb telescope finds strange particles in planet's alien clouds

It's an odd universe out there...

10/17/2023

By Mark Kaufman

An artist's conception of the James Webb Space Telescope orbiting 1 million miles beyond Earth.

An artist's conception of the James Webb Space Telescope orbiting 1 million miles beyond Earth.

Vivid satellite footage shows solar eclipse hitting Earth from space

Celestial spectacle seen from thousands of miles away.

10/16/2023

By Mark Kaufman

The annular "ring of fire" solar eclipse as seen from space on Oct. 14, 2023.

The annular "ring of fire" solar eclipse as seen from space on Oct. 14, 2023.

Scientists find proof of unprecedented sun explosion hitting Earth

"Extreme solar storms could have huge impacts on Earth."

10/14/2023

By Mark Kaufman

NASA captured an image of a strong solar flare the sun, emitted on Jan. 9, 2023 (this was not the unprecedented event).

NASA captured an image of a strong solar flare the sun, emitted on Jan. 9, 2023 (this was not the unprecedented event).

NASA found a surprise when opening its asteroid canister

The contents inside are invaluable.

10/12/2023

By Mark Kaufman

Scientists opening the OSIRIS-REx asteroid sample return lid at the NASA Johnson Space Center

Scientists opening the OSIRIS-REx asteroid sample return lid at the NASA Johnson Space Center

How to view the solar eclipse without destroying your eyes

Get ready. It's happening on Oct. 14.

10/12/2023

By Mark Kaufman

An annular solar eclipse seen as the moon traveled between Earth and the sun.

An annular solar eclipse seen as the moon traveled between Earth and the sun.

How to safely view the Solar Eclipse on October 14th

A celestial spectacle will pass through the sky on Oct. 14.

10/11/2023

By Mark Stetson and Mark Kaufman

Solar Eclipse 2023`

Solar Eclipse 2023`

Webb telescope recorded sun explosions in a captivating solar system

"Each one of these planets is truly precious."

10/10/2023

By Mark Kaufman

An artist's impression of the James Webb Space Telescope orbiting the sun 1 million miles from Earth.

An artist's impression of the James Webb Space Telescope orbiting the sun 1 million miles from Earth.

Scientists say that the planet Mercury is still shrinking

The planetary equivalent of stretch marks tell us about Mercury's shifting size.

10/07/2023

By Elizabeth de Luna

Grey surface with significant catering.

Grey surface with significant catering.

NASA rover makes adventurous trip, then snaps stunning Mars picture

An Earth-like vista.

10/07/2023

By Mark Kaufman

NASA's Curiosity rover in the Martian desert.

NASA's Curiosity rover in the Martian desert.

Webb telescope images as watch bands? Swatch has 'em.

Wear the "Pillars of Creation" on your wrist.

10/05/2023

By Shannon Connellan

A collection of Swatch watches with bands featuring images taken by the James Webb Space Telescope.

A collection of Swatch watches with bands featuring images taken by the James Webb Space Telescope.

Astronomers may have solved one of Webb's first puzzles

Scientists may not have to throw cosmology out with the bathwater after all.

10/05/2023

By Elisha Sauers

James Webb telescope observing earliest galaxies

James Webb telescope observing earliest galaxies

James Webb Telescope captures stunning images of a neighboring galaxy

Barnard’s Galaxy is roughly 1.5 million light-years away

10/03/2023

By Emmett Smith

The James Webb Telescope floating in space

The James Webb Telescope floating in space

Webb telescope snaps some of its largest images, and they're majestic

The vast star-forming region is more than eye candy.

10/03/2023

By Elisha Sauers

Webb studying Orion Nebula

Webb studying Orion Nebula

NASA rover films 1-mile-high twister spinning on Mars

This vortex ain't no joke.

09/30/2023

By Mark Kaufman

NASA's Perseverance rover, with tracks in the background, exploring the Martian desert.

NASA's Perseverance rover, with tracks in the background, exploring the Martian desert.

Webb telescope stares at our galactic neighbor, sees cosmic spectacle

Look closely.

09/30/2023

By Mark Kaufman

An illustration of the James Webb Space Telescope orbiting the sun 1 million miles from Earth.

An illustration of the James Webb Space Telescope orbiting the sun 1 million miles from Earth.

Huge and revolutionary new telescope is in action, footage shows

"Exciting times ahead."

09/30/2023

By Mark Kaufman

A view of the Vera C. Rubin Telescope while under construction.

A view of the Vera C. Rubin Telescope while under construction.

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