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SpaceX just conducted the first full-duration static fire test with the upper stage of its 'V3' Starship, clearing a big hurdle on its path to launch, which is expected next month.
4/15/2026, 2:00:00 PM PDT
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Using the James Webb Space Telescope, astronomers have investigated the giant exoplanet 29 Cygni b — work that could clarify the line between planets and stars.
4/15/2026, 1:00:00 PM PDT
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The head of the U.S. Space Force said the United States' ongoing war in Iran shows the service has become a fully "combat credible" force.
4/15/2026, 12:00:00 PM PDT
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From "The Matrix" to "Tron: Legacy," these sweet sci-fi soundtracks are perfect for serious audio aficionados.
4/15/2026, 11:28:49 AM PDT
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Two NASA astronauts had some fun during the ISS' capture of a robotic cargo spacecraft on April 13, pretending to hold onto it from into the station.
4/15/2026, 10:06:49 AM PDT
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Want to make the most of the long spring and summer days? Take to the air with 25% off this Potensic Atom 2 drone, complete with three batteries for an hour-and-a-half of flight time.
4/15/2026, 10:00:00 AM PDT
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The Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument has completed its five-year mission to build the most comprehensive 3D map of the universe to date — but its exploration of the universe continues.
4/15/2026, 9:25:57 AM PDT
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The Jupiter-bound spacecraft JUICE spotted the interstellar invader comet 3I/ATLAS spraying enough water into space to fill 70 swimming pools a day.
4/15/2026, 9:00:00 AM PDT
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The new Artemis 2 NOVA documentary "Return to the Moon" will air on PBS Wednesday (April 15) to offer a behind-the-scenes look at the moon mission.
4/15/2026, 8:00:00 AM PDT
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"In the inner corona, a region very difficult to observe, we saw slow solar wind gusts moving three to four times faster than expected."
4/15/2026, 6:00:00 AM PDT
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The comet is already visible to the naked eye ahead of its perihelion passage on April 19.
4/15/2026, 5:00:00 AM PDT
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Scientists warn that extreme space weather could influence human behavior, from panic buying to protests and misinformation.
4/15/2026, 3:00:00 AM PDT
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SpaceX launched two Falcon 9 rockets 19 hours apart, both carrying batches of Starlink satellites. The liftoffs took place from Florida and California on Tuesday, April 14, 2026 (by local time zone).
4/14/2026, 10:35:41 PM PDT
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Chevron seven, locked!
4/14/2026, 1:00:00 PM PDT
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"The discovery of this exceptional object has allowed us to accurately study the nature of the stars at the center of an elliptical galaxy in a remote era of the universe, when the galaxy was still young."
4/14/2026, 8:00:00 AM PDT
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"Rise Wiseman" might be the most beloved mission mascot in history.
4/14/2026, 7:23:02 AM PDT
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A little patience, luck and a well-placed camera can still deliver a dazzling fireball — even from a city.
4/14/2026, 6:00:00 AM PDT
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Astronauts aboard Artemis 2 and the ISS connected across a record-breaking Earth–moon distance in the farthest crew call ever made in space.
4/14/2026, 5:00:00 AM PDT
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New research shows that craters near the moon's south pole that have been in permanent shadow the longest are more likely to contain the most water ice.
4/14/2026, 3:00:00 AM PDT
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It just goes on and on, my friends.
4/13/2026, 3:00:00 PM PDT
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"This is the least transparent NASA budget request I've ever seen — and I've literally looked through every single one since 1960."
4/13/2026, 1:00:00 PM PDT
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The uncrewed Northrop Grumman Cygnus XL spacecraft, the S.S. Steven R. Nagel, arrived at the International Space Station on Monday (April 13), bringing with it about 11,000 pounds of supplies.
4/13/2026, 10:31:19 AM PDT
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Rise joined the Artemis 2 crew as a mascot of the moon, bearing 5.6 million names. But the mascot quickly took on a new meaning.
4/13/2026, 10:04:45 AM PDT
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Artemis 2's Victor Glover and Christina Koch are all smiles after splashdown.
4/13/2026, 8:54:43 AM PDT
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The Artemis 2 mission to the moon beamed back some incredible photos, and we've rounded up the best ones.
4/13/2026, 6:58:48 AM PDT
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A rare stargazing spectacle will unfold on Friday, April 13, 2029, as the asteroid Apophis passes closer than satellites over Europe and Africa in a true once-in-a-lifetime event.
4/13/2026, 5:00:00 AM PDT
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Scientists outline how a once-in-a-century solar storm could disrupt the technology modern society depends on.
4/13/2026, 3:00:00 AM PDT
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Experience the Aug. 12, 2026 total solar eclipse from Spain and Iceland with festivals, spa sessions and skywatching events along the path of totality.
4/12/2026, 6:00:00 AM PDT
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On Episode 205 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik discuss the flight of Artemis 2.
4/11/2026, 6:05:39 AM PDT
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Northrop Grumman's second "Cygnus XL" cargo ship launched toward the International Space Station on Saturday morning (April 11).
4/11/2026, 4:31:53 AM PDT
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NASA doesn't plan to rest on its laurels after the historic success of its Artemis 2 moon mission. Here are the agency's ambitious plans for Earth's nearest neighbor.
4/11/2026, 3:00:00 AM PDT
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Thousands of enthusiasts, professionals and curious skywatchers will gather this weekend for the world’s largest and most spectacular astronomy and space expo.
4/10/2026, 12:00:00 PM PDT
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A newly released NASA timelapse reveals the moon crossing the sun as seen from deep space, giving the Artemis 2 crew a rare extended view of totality and the solar corona.
4/10/2026, 10:18:28 AM PDT
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A rare long-period comet is here — here's how to find comet C/2025 R3 (PanSTARRS) before sunrise this April, with key dates, viewing tips and the best mornings to look.
4/10/2026, 10:00:00 AM PDT
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We chat with "For All Mankind" creators Ben Nedivi and Matt Wolbert about season 5's dramatic arc, scientific accuracy, and real-world parallels.
4/10/2026, 8:00:00 AM PDT
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Earth shines above the lunar horizon in a new Artemis 2 photo.
4/10/2026, 7:05:52 AM PDT
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Gravitational waves may have provided the first tantalizing evidence of tiny primordial black holes born during the Big Bang, which could account for dark matter.
4/10/2026, 6:00:00 AM PDT
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Live coverage of Artemis 2's splashdown begins this evening as four astronauts return from their historic 10-day mission around the moon.
4/10/2026, 3:45:00 AM PDT
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The Artemis 2 astronauts will return to Earth this evening (April 10) with a splashdown in the Pacific Ocean. Here's where they'll hit the water, and why that spot was chosen.
4/10/2026, 3:30:00 AM PDT
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Artemis 2 splashes down on April 10. Here's everything you need to know.
4/10/2026, 3:15:00 AM PDT
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It's splashdown day for NASA's Artemis 2 moon astronauts. Here's what to expect at every stage.
4/10/2026, 3:00:00 AM PDT
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'We all thought that movie was really uplifting and inspiring.'
4/9/2026, 2:00:00 PM PDT
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A crew of tiny worms will spend six months aboard the International Space Station, helping researchers better understand how long-term spaceflight affects human astronauts.
4/9/2026, 12:00:00 PM PDT
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In response to a request from the U.S. government, Planet Labs made a decision not to share photos of Iran as well as the larger conflict region in the Middle East indefinitely
4/9/2026, 10:32:01 AM PDT
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The asteroid is on the European Space Agency's Risk List, but poses no threat to Earth or the moon during the close approach.
4/9/2026, 10:00:00 AM PDT