Watch this self-eating rocket prototype engine consume itself then explode (video)
British researchers have tested a prototype self-eating rocket that could launch tiny satellites cheaply and without leaving any debris behind.
Private Peregrine moon lander failure won't stop NASA's ambitious commercial lunar program
Despite anomalies experienced by the Peregrine lunar lander scientists are looking ahead to upcoming missions under NASA's Commercial Lunar Payload Services program.
China launches 'lobster eye' Einstein Probe to study black holes, neutron stars and more (video)
On Jan. 9, China launched its Einstein Probe to observe the X-ray sky, hunting for high-energy light from neutron stars, feeding black holes and other exotic objects.
The mystery of vast 'cosmic ORCs' — odd radio circles that encompass entire galaxies — may be solved
Mysterious "odd radio circles" or ORCs that compass entire galaxies may have finally been explained, with astronomers pointing the finger at winds from bursts of supernova star explosions.
Mystery solved! 1st close-up images of giant star explain its bizarre dimming
The first close-up images of the gigantic star RW Cephei explain why it appeared to mysteriously grow dimmer in recent years before brightening once more.
Stuck valve may have doomed private Peregrine moon lander mission, Astrobotic says
A stuck valve may be to blame for the problems plaguing Astrobotic's private Peregrine moon lander, according to the company.
'Star Wars' returns to theaters in 2025 with 'The Mandalorian & Grogu'
"The Mandalorian" creator Jon Favreau will direct "The Mandalorian & Grogu" movie for release in theaters sometime in 2025.
James Webb Space Telescope spots hint of mysterious aurora over 'failed star'
The James Webb Space Telescope has spotted signs of a ghostly aurora over a 'failed star,' in the form of infrared emissions from methane in the brown dwarf's atmosphere.
Astronauts won't walk on the moon until 2026 after NASA delays next 2 Artemis missions
NASA announced today (Jan. 9) that its flagship Artemis 2 moon mission will be delayed until September 2025 due to technical challenges and safety concerns.
Private Peregrine moon lander won't make lunar landing due to uncontrollable fuel leak
A propellant leak will keep Astrobotic's Peregrine lander from touching down on the moon, but the mission team is working to extend the probe's life as long as possible.
Astronomers solve mystery of 'Green Monster' in famous supernova remnant (photo)
The mysterious wispy green light captured by the James Webb Space Telescope last year near the heart of Cassiopeia A turns out to be a result of a blast wave slamming into surrounding material.
NASA to give an update on Artemis moon program today. Here's how to listen live
NASA will host a teleconference at 1:30 p.m. EST today (Jan. 9) to give an update on its moon exploration plans under the agency's Artemis program.
Mayo on a mission: Sir Kensington's aims to bring taste to space with its condiments
Astronauts aboard the International Space Station could soon add new taste to their food if a 'certain space agency' accepts the proposal of a condiments company.
SpaceX to launch 22 Starlink satellites from California early Jan. 10
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket is scheduled to launch early Wednesday morning (Jan. 10), sending 22 Starlink satellites to orbit.
Time is running out for stricken Peregrine moon lander after crippling fuel leak
The clock is ticking for Astrobotic's Peregrine lunar lander as the spacecraft continues to leak propellant into space. The company is now trying to salvage what it can from the mission.
1st photo from crippled private Peregrine moon lander holds clue to anomaly
The photo shows a disturbance in some of Peregrine's insulation, which is consistent with a problem in the moon lander's propulsion system.
Satellites reveal 75% of world's industrial fishing vessels are 'hidden'
New satellite imagery has helped detect previously unmapped global fishing vessels, revealing nearly 75% of the world's industrial activity at sea was "hidden" from public view.
Private Peregrine moon lander suffers 'critical' fuel loss after launch, mission at risk
Astrobotic's Peregrine lander suffered a problem with its propulsion system today (Jan. 8) that will apparently prevent it from journeying to the moon.
What does space smell like?
From carbon molecules and ozone on spacesuits to the nauseating odor of comets and the sweet tang of gas clouds, the universe is a natural laboratory for aromatic chemistry.
Private Peregrine lander launches to the moon: What science could it do?
Astrobotic's Peregrine moon lander launched today (Jan. 8) with five NASA science payloads aboard. Here's what the experiments are designed to do.