Why NASA advised Astrobotic not to send Peregrine to the Moon
Last week, the space world watched in horror and disbelief as the first U.S. lunar lander since Apollo lifted off for the moon and immediately …
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Here’s why NASA delayed its highly anticipated return to the moon
Earlier this month, NASA announced that Artemis II, the upcoming mission to send four astronauts around the moon, would face a delay. The launch, which …
NASA just tested a new way to track targets on the Moon
NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter continues to do some great work. The latest development from the LRO comes in the form of a test of the …
Former NASA admin wants to throw out Artemis and start over — here’s why
Former NASA Administrator Michael Griffin, now 73, believes he can do NASA’s return to the Moon better. While speaking to a House subcommittee this month, …
NASA finds ‘galactic fossil’ that could better explain galactic evolution
NASA scientists have made a striking discovery. According to a new report shared by NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center, astronomers have spotted what they believe …
Astronomers issue stark warning about exploiting the Moon’s resources
Upcoming exploration of the Moon is a highlight for space lovers. However, not everything about these upcoming missions has astronomers excited. In fact, some have …
Cassiopeia A’s ‘Green Monster’ shines bright in newest images from Webb and Chandra
Combined data from NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory and the James Webb Space Telescope have given us a unique look at Cassiopeia A (Cas A). This …
Artemis II: Everything we know about NASA’s crewed trip around the Moon
NASA’s Artemis I mission is well behind us, with the Orion space capsule showcasing its abilities as a long-distance spacecraft. The next step of the …
NASA Artemis II mission to take astronauts back to the Moon delayed to 2025
The original plan to launch NASA’s Artemis II mission this year has seen some changes, the agency announced today. Instead of launching in 2024 as …
NASA partners with UAE on Lunar Gateway construction
NASA is tapping the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to help with the ongoing construction of the Lunar Gateway. Set to act as an ever-moving station …
NASA wants to send your name to the moon aboard its Artemis Robotic Moon Rover
NASA is once again inviting people from all around the world to send their names into space. This campaign, called Send Your Name with VIPER, …
NASA’s Ingenuity celebrates 70th flight with new record
Since its arrival on the Red Planet alongside Perseverance, the Ingenuity helicopter has done some incredible things. Not only has it proven that flight is …
These are some of the most exciting space missions of 2024
We won’t see humanity’s return to walking on the Moon this year, but that doesn’t mean that 2024 isn’t ripe for space missions that will …
A lost asteroid could hit Earth this year, but the chances are small
A “lost asteroid” that hasn’t been seen since it was first discovered in 2007 has some scientists worried about the potential of an Earth-bound collision …
NASA’s Parker probe prepares for solar ‘landing’ this year
2024 will be a big year for NASA’s ongoing exploration and study of the Sun at the center of our solar system. According to NASA’s …
Juno captures images of hellish moon Io
NASA’s Juno spacecraft has completed its first ultra-close flyby of the hellish moon Io. The spacecraft has been orbiting our solar system’s gas giant, Jupiter, …
Japan may send its first astronaut to the moon aboard Artemis
New reports have surfaced that suggest the United States and Japan are currently in talks to include a Japanese astronaut on a future Artemis mission. …
NASA’s Mars helicopter highlights cost of human exploration in latest image
Last year, NASA’s Ingenuity helicopter, which currently spends its days flying over the surface of Mars, discovered what many described as “otherworldly wreckage.” The image …
Hubble captures holiday globe of stars just in time for Christmas
NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope is back operational after a gyro glitch put it out of commission for a few days. And to help celebrate the …
VP Harris wants Artemis program to put an international astronaut on the Moon this decade
NASA’s Artemis missions are aiming to put humanity back on the moon within the next couple of years with Artemis III. But the U.S. Vice …
The ultimate guide to the James Webb Space Telescope
NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) is the largest telescope in space. As an infrared space observatory, the telescope was designed to peer deep into …
NASA prepares to bid farewell to NEOWISE after 10 years of service
After discovering more than 200 near-Earth objects, NASA’s NEOWISE telescope is close to calling it quits. Mind you, the asteroid-hunting telescope isn’t exactly getting a …
NASA telescope captures photo of ‘Christmas Tree Cluster’ just in time for the holidays
Even the stars celebrate the holiday season. A new image of NGC 2264, also known as the Christmas Tree Cluster, has been released by NASA, …
NASA just streamed the first video from deep space, and it featured an adorable cat
The first video streamed from deep space has arrived, with NASA showcasing an HD video of a cat named Taters chasing a laser. The video …
Sierra’s reusable space plane just entered its final testing phase at NASA
An autonomous spacecraft has just arrived at NASA’s Neil Armstrong Test Facility in Sandusky, Ohio, where it will begin its final testing phase. The spacecraft …
Bennu asteroid samples still have scientists scratching their heads
The first analysis of the Bennu asteroid samples that NASA brought to Earth earlier this year has revealed some interesting results. We’d already determined that …
James Webb spots tiniest free-floating brown dwarf we’ve ever discovered
Astronomers have now identified the tiniest brown dwarf, which is believed to be only three to four times the mass of Jupiter. The discovery was …
Icy exoplanets may contain habitable oceans, new NASA study suggests
Habitable oceans and geysers may exist on icy exoplanets, a new NASA study has suggested. The study recently expanded the search for life beyond our …
Thrilling NASA video shows what it’s like to hurtle through Earth’s atmosphere on reentry
It has been a year since NASA’s Orion spacecraft reentered the atmosphere after completing a 1.4 million-mile journey around the moon. To celebrate the completion …
Communication with Voyager 1 hits yet another glitch
Communication with NASA’s Voyager 1 spacecraft is currently on hold as the iconic probe has suffered another glitch. Voyager 1 was the victim of another …
