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NASA has severe penalties for those who dare to deal in astromaterials.

"I am programmed in multiple techniques. A broad variety of pleasuring."

A rare atmospheric effect called selenelion could briefly let skywatchers see the rising sun and a blood moon at the sa…

NASA's Artemis 3 mission will no longer land astronauts on the moon —and it might not involve SpaceX's Starship…

The web-like features are believed to be sculpted by ancient groundwater, offering new clues about the Red Planet's…

A U.K. astrophotographer had to put together some clever equipment tricks to show six of the seven planets in a rare &#…

A new method of predicting when a superflare will erupt from the sun suggests that we are in the middle of such a perio…

Get a great view of the "blood moon" with these optics and level up your stargazing for the future.

Tips for capturing the total lunar eclipse on March 3, 2026, from knowing what to expect and finding clear skies to usi…

The nebula is possibly being produced by a type of unstable star called a Wolf–Rayet star.

In the distant reaches of the solar system are many icy objects that resemble snowmen. Now, a new study reveals the sim…

Cities far below the International Space Station and stars far in the cosmic distance create ghostly trails of light in…

A waxing gibbous moon and brilliant Jupiter will pair up after sunset on Feb. 26.

Astronomers have dived into the turbulent and chaotic heart of the Milky Way, discovering hidden chemistry around our g…

A persistent "gravity hole" beneath Antarctica gives scientists a window into Earth's deep interior, show…

Two aging stars in the binary system AFGL 4106 sculpt a glowing, egg-shaped nebula as they approach the end of their li…

Crew members of China's Shenzhou-20 mission recently detailed their reactions upon finding cracks in their spacecra…

Flashes of gravitationally lensed starlight could act as cosmic lighthouses revealing the presence of binary supermassi…

The March 2026 total lunar eclipse will bring a dramatic blood moon to skies across western North America, Australia, N…

They were gourmet, but not from any grocery store you can find on Earth.

Satellite spies stunning auroras from orbit during G1 geomagnetic storm.

The moon and Pleiades will glow together on Feb. 23 in a striking skywatching display.

The total lunar eclipse occurs around the March full moon phase, as the sun, Earth and lunar disk align.

It feels so obvious that time moves forward that questioning it can seem almost pointless.

NASA's Perseverance rover can now pinpoint its exact location on Mars without help from Earth, paving the way for l…

Why do some places wait 1,000 years to see a total solar eclipse while others get two in a decade? The surprising orbit…

By taking advantage of a maneuver that would see a spacecraft fire rocket engines while in the solar corona, that space…

I tried out Canon's latest vlogging camera for astrophotography, the PowerShot V1 and managed to capture the Androm…

Is an orbiting space station necessary to achieve lunar objectives, including scientific ones?

Arnie said, "Get your ass to Mars", but is it really a good idea? We asked the experts about our Martian futu…

Astronomers suspect the heart of the Milky Way may be hiding a big secret: a rapidly spinning, highly magnetic, neutron…

Uranus and Neptune will also be on the scene, too dim to see with the naked eye.

New satellite imagery reveals that Doñana National Park, one of Europe's most valuable wetlands, is shrinking so ra…

Scientists have discovered that active supermassive black holes don't just kill their home galaxies, but can also e…

Beijing sparkles with Lunar New Year celebrations.

The Hubble and Chandra space telescopes are hunting for rogue black holes wandering through dwarf galaxies, which could…

By bringing gravity into the equation, we can focus on effective strategies for managing IBS in space and on Earth.

Today's (Feb. 19) wet dress rehearsal will determine if SLS is ready to fly.

The NASA/SpaceX Crew-12 mission launched four astronauts on a journey to the International Space Station.

An unusual tidal disruption event spotted by astronomers may be the result of an elusive intermediate mass black hole r…

Should you buy a named-brand camera lens or go third-party?

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Test your knowledge of Europe's boldest missions, brilliant spacecraft, and groundbreaking discoveries as you dive …

The Orion capsule's heat shield had issues during the uncrewed Artemis 1 moon mission in late 2022. Here are the st…

With The Mandalorian & Grogu movie release getting ever closer, Lego has just announced five tie-in sets.

Scientists have used a novel new approach to discover the potential origins of the sun goddess particle Amaterasu, the …

NASA has selected the California startup Vast to operate the sixth private astronaut mission to the International Space…

A 'ring of fire' eclipse is coming to Antarctica on Feb. 17.

As global tensions rise, the island has become a geopolitical pressure gauge, revealing how the old international legal…

As Disney and 20th Century Studios revive the Alien and Predator series, we think a new video game crossover should alr…

NASA launched two rockets from Alaska this week to learn more about the electrical "circuitry" within auroras…

Following the announcement that Amazon has given a new 'Stargate' the go-ahead, franchise figureheads Martin Ge…

The Rosette Nebula is located 5,000 light-years from Earth in the constellation Monoceros.

Astronomers have spotted a heart in the cosmos — not Cupid's doing, but a dying star shedding its layers — just in …

SpaceX's Crew-12 astronaut mission will dock with the short-staffed International Space Station this afternoon (Feb…

We take a look at the best (and worst) places to ski in the solar system, logistics aside.

Eclipses don't happen at random — they arrive in pairs, on schedule, and 2026 brings two spectacular seasons to pro…

As more satellite megaconstellations continue to be launched, researchers are exploring the odds people could be struck…

The strange clouds formed due to the freezing air sweeping southwards over Florida in early February.

Dan Trachtenberg's third Predator movie is the most substantial evolution of the sci-fi franchise to date and boldl…

The annular solar eclipse will see the moon cover the majority of the solar disk, surrounding it in a fiery halo.

For nearly a quarter-century, the nonprofit B612 Foundation has helped scientists track dangerous asteroids and educate…

Target and arrow in a single frame.

New research reveals how quiet galactic engines can help shape entire galaxies.

The 'ring of fire' eclipse on Feb. 17, 2026, will be witnessed by more penguins than people.

The fate of a comet that was predicted to pass close to Earth remains a mystery five years after its dramatic breakup i…

ESA marked the opening of the 2026 Winter Olympics by capturing the venue from low-Earth orbit.

NASA and SpaceX are proceeding ahead of schedule with their next astronaut launch to the International Space Station, w…

The key to solving the mystery of the Viking results is the discovery of perchlorate on the Martian surface in 2008.

The moon will pass directly in front of the sun on Feb. 17, setting the stage for a dramatic annular solar eclipse.

There are a lot of moving pieces when it comes to building the world's largest telescope.

Early rises — and late night skywatchers — will get the chance to spot a wealth of spectacular sights on the lunar surf…

The next solar eclipse will be on Feb. 17, 2026. Here's what you need to know.

The Orion constellation is home to some of the most luminous stars in our Milky Way galaxy.

Five ways dismantling NCAR will cost the American people, and two ways to save it.

Trapped somewhere between the big ideas of "2001" and the fun of a galaxy far, far away, this 1979 movie is a…

Falling launch costs and private innovation are fueling a new space race, transforming Earth orbit into a fast-growing …

On Episode 196 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik talk with Scott Solomon, Rice Univeristy professor and r…

We're going deeper underground; there's too much panic in this town.

There are only three astronauts currently aboard the ISS, and two are Russian. Even so, NASA has plans to make sure the…

Pare back what gear you take out with the Peak Design 7L sling bag

For the fourth time in the last 19 months, the upper stage of SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket experienced a problem during…

Astronomers witnessed a star emitting as much energy in mere moments as our sun puts out in a few months. The dramatic …

Crew-12's timeline has been unusually dynamic.

"It highlights gravity's possible hidden complexity and invites a reevaluation of where dark matter effects or…

From Lego and stickers to hats and mugs, we've rounded up the best NASA Artemis 2 swag you can buy for the space an…

A new comet approaching the sun has caught the attention of astronomers, primarily because of its lineage. It appears t…

Astronomers used James Webb Space Telescope data to determine the density of the universe's most mysterious "s…

"If our hypothesized dark charge is true, then we believe there could be a significant population of primordial bl…

A late January 2026 winter storm left more than snow and ice in its wake.

Jupiter may be a bit more petite than expected, and that could have a big impact on how scientists model the mysterious…

This 1048-piece Grogu and Hover Pram Star Wars Lego set is fun for builders of all ages, and right now, it's reduce…

A February moon offers a practical preview of where to look for March's total lunar eclipse.

When young stars mix with neutron stars, things get messy.

The moon will take on a dramatic blood red hue during the total lunar eclipse on March 3.

NASA has delayed its Artemis 2 moon launch until March at the earliest, after encountering some issues during a key pre…

See beautiful photos of February's full Snow Moon captured worldwide.

"JADES-ID1 is giving us new evidence that the universe was in a huge hurry to grow up."

NASA will conduct a crucial fueling test with its Artemis 2 moon rocket today (Feb. 2), and you can watch the action li…

The Pelican Nebula is located in the constellation Cygnus, the swan.

West's work on modeling the Earth's shape assisted with the development of GPS, today used by an estimated 4 bi…

The 'Snow Moon' is named for the inclement weather that is common in January.