Astronaut sees sunset from space | Space photo of the day for Jan. 27, 2026 The views of the setting sun are just as spectacular from space as they are on Earth. Space · Jan 27
Are mysterious 'Little Red Dots' discovered by the James Webb Space Telescope actually nurseries for direct-collapse black holes? "It is exciting to think that Little Red Dots may represent the first direct observational evidence of the birth of the most massive black holes in the universe." Space · Jan 27
Venus may get a huge meteor shower this July, thanks to a long-ago asteroid breakup This coming July, Venus could plow through the dust generated by an asteroid breakup thousands of years ago, potentially sparking an impressive meteor shower. Space · Jan 27
Magnetic avalanches on the sun reveal the hidden engine powering solar flares "This is one of the most exciting results from Solar Orbiter so far." Space · Jan 26
Super-Earth exoplanets may have built-in magnetic protection from churning magma — and that's good news for life "A strong magnetic field is very important for life on a planet." Space · Jan 26
Artemis 2 astronauts enter quarantine ahead of historic NASA moon launch The four astronauts of NASA's Artemis 2 moon mission went into quarantine on Jan. 23, keeping everything on track for a possible launch in early February. Space · Jan 26
Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge gets an upgrade, as the Disneyland attraction adds classic characters from the original trilogy Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, Han Solo, and Darth Vader are coming to Batuu! Space · Jan 26
James Webb Space Telescope sees comet-seeding crystals flowing far from newborn star (photo) NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has spotted a young star flinging heat-formed crystals outward on a cosmic conveyor belt, offering a new clue to how comets evolve. Space · Jan 26
NASA to fly piece of Wright Brothers' plane on Artemis 2 moon mission The Artemis 2 moon mission will send a swatch from the famous Wright Flyer, along with a number of other aerospace artifacts, when it launches in the coming weeks. Space · Jan 26
Milky Way shines over Gemini South Observatory | Space photo of the day for Jan. 26, 2025 Sometimes astronomers don't need giant telescopes to observe the wonders of the cosmos; they just need to look up at the night sky. Space · Jan 26
Moon landings could contaminate evidence about life's beginnings on Earth. Here's how Exhaust from lunar landers drifts across the moon and contaminates ultra-cold polar craters that are rich in ancient ice and organic clues, a new study reports. Space · Jan 26
SpaceX launches advanced GPS satellite for US Space Force (video, photos) SpaceX launched an advanced, jam-resistant GPS satellite for the U.S. Space Force from Florida on Tuesday night (Jan. 27). Space · Jan 26
'Leave no one alive': It's Guardians vs the Viltrumites as 'Invincible' season 4 trailer finally gives us a release date (video) 'There will be loss. There will be sacrifice. We must all face judgment for the evils of our past' Space · Jan 26
Scientists just got the clearest picture of the dark universe yet: 'Now the dream has come true' "These results from the Dark Energy Survey shine new light on our understanding of the universe and its expansion." Space · Jan 26
Space · Jan 25 Rural areas have darker skies but fewer resources for students interested in astronomy – telescopes in schools can help Helping young people tap into their excitement about the night sky helps them build confidence and opens career pathways they may not have considered before.
Space · Jan 25 3 stunning lunar craters to explore during the half-lit first quarter moon tonight The craters bear the names of astronomers who revolutionized our understanding of the night sky.
Space · Jan 25 Amazon's internet-beaming satellites are bright enough to disrupt astronomical research, study finds The satellites in Amazon's new internet-beaming megaconstellation in low Earth orbit are bright enough to disrupt astronomical research, a study has found.
Space · Jan 24 Martha Wells' next 'Murderbot Diaries' book is 'the family roadtrip from hell on Ringworld' (interview) In an exclusive interview, bestselling author Martha Wells talks "Platform Decay," from its moral stakes to Murderbot's bitter humor.
Space · Jan 24 Can we use bees as a model of intelligent alien life to develop interstellar communication? We frequently question whether we are alone in the universe.
Space · Jan 24 January's full Wolf Moon leaps past the Eiffel Tower in stunning photo of Paris skyline The Wolf Moon is named for the hungry predators that sometimes can be heard howling in the winter month.
Space · Jan 24 Earthquake sensors can track space junk that crashes back to Earth Earthquake sensors can detect sonic booms generated by reentering space debris to help track the potentially dangerous objects in near real time.
Space · Jan 23 A mystery object is holding this 120 million-mile-wide cloud of vaporized metal together "Stars like the sun don’t just stop shining for no reason."
Space · Jan 23 NASA's Artemis 2 moon rocket is on the launch pad. What's next? Artemis 2 is at the launch pad, but several big tests must be performed before it launches as soon as Feb. 6.
Space · Jan 23 Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin will refly booster on next launch of powerful New Glenn rocket Blue Origin will use a flight-proven booster on the next launch of its New Glenn rocket. The liftoff, which is targeted for late February, will be just the third for New Glenn to date.
Space · Jan 23 Two cosmic dogs rule the winter sky — here's how to spot them this week Learn how to spot Sirius, Procyon and their canine constellations, and discover the myths and science behind the dog stars.