Earth isn't the only planet with seasons, but they can look wildly different on other worlds
Why does Earth have regular seasons when other planets don't?
Hubble Space Telescope spots a cosmic 'tug of war' between galaxies that could lead to a collision (image)
NASA's Hubble Space Telescope has observed a cosmic 'tug of war' between two galaxies that have lasted for tens of millions of years and could end in a collision.
NASA's PACE satellite will study Earth's tiniest mysteries from space: Watch it launch live Feb. 6
During twilight hours on Feb. 6, NASA's PACE mission is slated to make its way to Earth's orbit. The satellite will monitor some of our planet's tiniest pieces, from microorganisms and algae to unseeable airborne particles.
Major 'magnetic anomaly' discovered deep below New Zealand's Lake Rotorua
Lake Rotorua, which sits at the heart of a dormant volcano and is the setting for one of New Zealand's most famous Māori love stories, has been mapped in detail for the 1st time.
SLIM lander's precise 'moon sniper' tech will lend itself to future lunar missions
The technology that enabled SLIM's precision moon landing could assist future touchdowns by allowing spacecraft to land in relatively small areas amid rocky or uneven terrain.
SpaceX to launch NASA's PACE ocean-monitoring satellite this week
NASA's PACE satellite, which will help scientists gauge the health of oceans around the world, is set to launch atop a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket early on Feb. 6.
This Week In Space podcast: Episode 96 — It's Space TV!
On Episode 96 of This Week In Space, Tariq and Rod discuss the science on television with History Channel producer Jeff Stepp.
Ghostly plasma loops linger on the sun after massive solar explosion (photos)
A photographer recently snapped an incredibly detailed photo of gigantic, ghostly plasma loops towering above the sun's fiery surface after a powerful solar flare exploded from the sun.
Watch Amazon's new trailer for cosmic comedy 'The Second Best Hospital in the Galaxy' (video)
Amazon released a new trailer for Prime Video's cosmic comedy animated series, "The Second Best Hospital in the Galaxy."
Event Horizon Telescope spies jets erupting from nearby supermassive black hole
A nearby supermassive black hole is erupting, and astronomers spotted the outburst using the Event Horizon Telescope.
James Webb Space Telescope makes rare detection of 2 exoplanets orbiting dead stars
The James Webb Space Telescope has directly imaged two exoplanets orbiting white dwarf stars. These systems offer a glimpse at the future of our solar system after the sun has died.
'Predator' and 'The Mandalorian' star Carl Weathers passes away at 76
Carl Weathers, star of "Predator" and "The Mandalorian," passed away on Feb. 2, 2024 at the age of 76.
SpaceX shows off Super Heavy boosters 'for the next 3' Starship flights (photos)
SpaceX just shared photos of the "megabay" at its Stabase site in South Texas, which is jam-packed with Starship Super Heavy boosters.
Tuck and roll! Watch ISS astronauts have fun during orbit-raising thruster fire (video)
The International Space Station busted a move above Earth Jan. 27, allowing space station astronauts to use physics for a floating ride in orbit.
Watch Ax-3 astronauts leave ISS in SpaceX Dragon capsule Feb. 5 after delay
The four astronauts of the private Ax-3 mission will depart the International Space Station in their SpaceX Dragon capsule no earlier than Feb. 5, and you can watch the action live.
Nuclear power on the moon: NASA wraps up 1st phase of ambitious reactor project
NASA is wrapping up the design phase of a project to develop concepts for a small, electricity-generating nuclear fission reactor for use on the moon.
Stomp Rocket 'targets' NASA history with new space toy collection
A classic toy brand is putting its foot down on how NASA rockets are launched. After 30 years of producing "kid-powered" projectiles of its own design, Stomp Rocket is releasing its first NASA set.
Sierra Space unveils Dream Chaser space plane ahead of 1st flight to ISS (video)
Sierra Space and NASA revealed the company's first Dream Chaser cargo spacecraft, which is undergoing testing before its inaugural spaceflight later this year.
Which telescope will be 1st to find alien life? Scientists have some ideas
Tests suggest the European Extremely Large Telescope will be able to detect crucial biosignatures on other worlds.
Artemis 2 moon astronauts dive into giant NASA pool for splashdown training (photos)
The Artemis 2 moon astronauts recently finished a splashdown exercise in a pool to get ready for more ambitious simulations in the water. They are slated to fly in 2025.