Proof of Life on Mars? NASA Plans to Return Tantalizing Rover Samples to Earth by 2035
NASA says it has a dual approach plan to bring home potential proof of life on Mars by 2035 after updating its Mars Sample Return Mission.
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NASA’s “LEXI” X-ray Vision Imager is Scheduled to Launch to the Moon This Month
NASA is planning to launch it LEXI X-ray imager, which is part of the ARTEMIS effort to return humans to the Moon, later this month.
NASA’s Parker Space Probe Succeeds in Making Closest-Ever Approach To The Sun
After receiving healthy signals from the Parker Space Probe, NASA can breathe a sigh of relief following the craft's record-breaking approach to the Sun.
Christmas Tree Clusters and Cosmic Wreaths: How NASA Celebrates Christmas in the Cosmos
Christmas is here, and so are brand new images of some of the most beautiful holiday-inspired celestial views available in the visible universe, courtesy of NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory.
DARPA-funded Research May Help Future Space Explorers Eat Food Made From Asteroids
Western University researchers show how future astronauts and space colonists could survive on food made from asteroids.
“Firefly Sparkle”: James Webb Telescope Discovers a New Early Galaxy Similar to the Milky Way
A newly discovered galaxy, nicknamed "Firefly Sparkle," offers an unprecedented early glimpse at a galaxy formation similar to the Milky Way.
“Unidentified Object” Involved in Cosmic Collision that Left a Mark, NASA Space Observatory Reveals
Astronomers using the Chandra X-ray Observatory have detected an “unusual mark” left by collision between and unidentified object and a powerful cosmic jet.
NASA Tackles Heat Shield Challenges as Artemis Moon Missions Aim to Outpace China
On Thursday, NASA provided updates on its Artemis lunar exploration campaign, moving to win the new space race with China.
Voyager 1 is Back Online Again, but NASA’s Iconic Probe is Losing Something it Crucially Needs to Remain Operational
NASA’s Voyager 1 probe is back online after a pause in communication, but the iconic spacecraft is losing something crucial to its operations.
Scientists Studying Near Earth Objects Release Stunning New Images from NASA’s NEOWISE Mission
NASA scientists studying Near-Earth Objects with NEOWISE release a treasure trove of never-before-seen images of the cosmos.
Astronauts on the International Space Station Continue a Long Tradition of Celebrating Thanksgiving in Space
Astronauts aboard the International Space Station are carrying on a long-held tradition of celebrating Thanksgiving from orbit.
Jupiter’s Magnetic Tornadoes Are Creating Mysterious Dark Spots Like A Reverse Aurora
Researchers have discovered short-lived spots possibly generated by magnetic tornadoes occurring on Jupiter.
New NASA Discovery is Upending Our Assumptions About Early Life on Earth
A recent groundbreaking NASA study has revealed a significant discovery about the protein configurations that may give rise to life, challenging existing scientific assumptions.
Houston, We Have a Problem: NASA and Roscosmos Debating Cause of Air Leak Aboard the International Space Station
The International Space Station (ISS) has reportedly been leaking air for the past five years from a portion of the station operated by Russia.
James Webb Space Telescope Finds Stunning Evidence for Alternate Theory of Gravity
New discoveries from NASA's James Webb Space Telescope offer unexpected support for an alternate theory of gravity first proposed in 1998.
Former Officials Warn Lawmakers of Alleged Secret UAP Programs Operating Beyond Congressional Oversight
A group of former government officials and disclosure advocates recently told lawmakers the U.S. is not being transparent enough on UAP.
NASA-Funded Study May Have Finally Solved ‘A Mystery at the Sun’s Poles’
New research funded by NASA into the potential formation of solar vortices may finally solve the mystery at the sun's poles.
New Clues from Voyager 2 Reveal Uranus May Be More Mysterious Than Originally Thought
Reexamination of data collected nearly 40 years ago by Voyager 2 has revealed that what's been believed about Uranus could be wrong.
NASA AWE Instrument on the International Space Station Spots Something in the Atmosphere 55 Miles Above Earth
NASA says its Atmospheric Waves Instrument (AWE) recorded a series of intense gravity waves at high altitudes during Hurricane Helene.
Chinese Rover Zhurong Uncovers New Compelling Evidence About Mars’s Ancient Past
New evidence collected by China's Zhurong rover makes a compelling case for the existence of ancient oceans on Mars.
Nuclear Electric Propulsion Spacecraft Design Moves European Space Agency Closer to 2035 Launch
The European Space Agency is moving one step closer to launching a nuclear-electric propulsion system for deep space missions in 2035.
NASA’s Voyager 1 Successfully Revives Antique Transmitter Last Used in 1981 to Prolong its Historic Mission
NASA's Voyager 1 is reviving technology abandoned four decades ago to help keep its groundbreaking space exploration mission alive.
Explosive Solar Weather Reaches its Maximum as the Sun’s Poles Flip
The Sun has entered its solar maximum, according to experts who are looking ahead at the possibility of potentially volatile space weather in the near future.
Recalculating the Drake Equation: The SETI Institute Funds a Fresh Look at Astronomy’s Biggest Question
The SETI Institute is looking for young scientists to help fill in the missing parts of the infamous Drake Equation.
NASA Bridges the Gap Between High Fashion and Space Exploration with New Prada-Designed Spacesuits
Italian fashion house Prada has unveiled new designs for the next generation of female astronaut spacesuits.
SpaceX Launches Hera Planetary Defense Mission, Narrowly Escaping Hurricane Milton
SpaceX launched the European Space Agency's Hera mission on Monday to provide scientists with tools to prevent catastrophic cosmic impacts.
Was Mars Ever Home to Alien Life? NASA Unveils Groundbreaking Insights on How Mars Became Uninhabitable
NASA's Curiosity rover reveals how Mars lost its water, providing insights into the planet's extreme climate and potential for alien life.
Water World: Dwarf Planet Ceres Was Once Covered by an Ocean
A new study, published in Nature Astronomy, suggests that Ceres is far icier than once thought and may have once been a muddy ocean world.
James Webb Space Telescope Creates Three-Dimensional Map of Planet’s ‘Puffed-Up’ Atmosphere
Astronomers have created a three-dimensional map of WASP_107b's 'puffed-up' atmosphere using NASA's James Webb Space Telescope.
NASA’s Perseverance Rover Makes Unprecedented Discovery of Bizarre ‘Freya Castle’ Rock on Mars
NASA's Perseverance Rover has made a striking discovery, dubbed "Freya Castle," that is unlike anything previously seen on the Red Planet.
“Hellish Landscape” of Jupiter’s Moon Io Enhances Case for Life on the Planet’s Icy Moons
Cornell University astronomers studying Jupiter's moon Io say tidal heating may help support life in the oceans of Jupiter's icy moons.
James Webb Space Telescope Reveals How This Powerful Phenomenon is Creating ‘Dead’ Galaxies
Researchers using the James Webb space Telescope have discovered how supermassive black holes are creating dead galaxies.
NASA’s BurstCube Satellite Detects Gamma-Ray Burst, Marks a Milestone in Space Observation
NASA’s BurstCube satellite has successfully detected a gamma-ray burst in outer space, achieving a major milestone in its mission.
NASA’s New Radar-Equipped Gulfstream Aircraft is Set to Enhance Earth Science Capabilities
NASA’s heavily modified Gulfstream IV twin jet will greatly enhance the agency’s data collection capabilities for Earth science missions.
Researchers Discover Mysterious Exoplanet That Displays “Very Unusual” Unpredictable Movement
Researchers have identified a mysterious exoplanet exhibiting an unusual orbit that defies conventional astrophysical theories.
Scientists Now Have a Way to Protect Future Martian Colonists from These Interstellar Killers
Scientists have discovered the simplest and most effective materials for protecting future Martian colonists from deadly cosmic rays.
NASA Has Confirmed the Existence of a Phenomenon in Our Atmosphere That Has Puzzled Scientists for Half a Century
For the first time, a team of rocket scientists at NASA says they have finally succeeded in detecting a mysterious phenomenon in Earth’s atmosphere.
NASA is Building an Autonomous Robot Fleet to Explore Beneath the Uncharted Arctic Ice Caps
NASA's Jet Propulsion Lab is building autonomous robots to go deep under the arctic ice to measure rising water temperatures.
Researchers Detect “Hidden” Activity Beneath the Lunar Surface on the Far Side of the Moon
Scientists have identified signs of "hidden magmatism" beneath the lunar surface, shedding new light on the moon's geologic history.
NASA to Launch EXCITE Mission from Antarctica to Study Exoplanets from the Edge of Space
NASA is preparing to launch the EXCITE mission, which will travel to the edge of space to collect data on other worlds.
‘Killing’ Asteroids May Subject Earth to Meteoroid Bombardment, New Research Reveals
A new study maps out the ejecta from NASA's Asteroid impact DART mission. Turns out, the debris could hit Earth in 7 years.
Is Dark Matter Made of Primordial Black Holes?
New research is placing dynamical constraints on primordial black holes (PBHs) as a potential dark matter candidate.
NASA Citizen Scientists Spot Unidentified Speeding Object Racing Through Space at 1 Million MPH
NASA citizen scientists make the remarkable discovery of an unknown object traveling through space over 1 million MPH.
Something Odd is Happening to the World’s Largest Iceberg, and It’s Making Experts Dizzy
The world’s largest iceberg has been engaged in unusual behavior in recent months that has left some glaciologists dizzy.
Are We Alone? New Study Offers a Grim Outlook on the Discovery of Advanced Extraterrestrial Life
A new study casts doubt on the likelihood of humanity discovering technologically advanced alien civilizations.
NASA Bids Farewell to NEOWISE with Conclusion of Near-Earth Object Detection Mission
NASA’s NEOWISE mission has ended after almost fifteen years of patrolling Earth's orbit for space objects.
Boeing Starliner Astronauts Could Remain in Space Until 2025, NASA Says
Welcome to this week’s Intelligence Brief… Houston, we’ve got a problem, and it has now kept two astronauts...
Look: NASA Releases 3D Multiwavelength Movie of the “Pillars of Creation”
Watch NASA's nearly five-minute 3D multiwavelength movie of the stunning "Pillars of Creation" compiled from numerous space observatories.
Biorepository on the Moon Could Preserve Genetic Material From Endangered Species, Researchers Say
An international team of scientists has proposed a unique idea to protect the Earth's endangered species: a biorepository on the Moon.
NASA-Funded Hypersonic Breakthrough Can Eliminate Deadly “Shock Train” at the Speed of Light
Optical sensors that rapidly detect a 'shock train' inside a scramjet engine could revolutionize hypersonic flight.