News
Latest News

Earth’s 'oldest' impact crater is much younger than previously thought – new study
By Aaron J. Cavosie, Alec Brenner published
Unravelling Earth’s 4.5-billion-year history with rocks is tricky business.

NASA awards Firefly Aerospace $177 million for 1st multi-rover mission to moon's south pole
By Josh Dinner published
NASA has awarded Firefly Aerospace a $176.7 million contract to deliver a pair of rovers and three scientific instruments to the moon's south pole.

NASA aiming to build nuclear reactor on the moon by 2030
By Mike Wall published
NASA is accelerating its plans for a nuclear reactor on the moon, aiming to establish such a power outpost by 2030, according to Politico.

NASA declares troubled Lunar Trailblazer moon orbiter dead
By Mike Wall published
NASA has stopped trying to revive its Lunar Trailblazer moon orbiter, which went dark a day after its Feb. 26 launch.

Space junk cleanup tech that could 'shepherd' debris into Earth's atmosphere gets US patent
By Andrew Jones published
The Japanese space-sustainability company Astroscale has unveiled a patent for what it describes as a new method for space debris removal.

'It was kind of a blast!': Director Jonathan Frakes breaks down 'Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' wiggy holodeck episode, 'A Space Adventure Hour' (exclusive)
By Jeff Spry published
The dashing 'Trek' veteran talks Anson's wild wig, colorful kisses, and meditating on set while directing 'the latest Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' episode.

Venus and Jupiter conjunction 2025: How to see two iconic planets meet in the morning sky
By Joe Rao published
Venus and Jupiter meet in the morning sky on Aug. 12. Catch their dazzling conjunction just before sunrise with the crescent moon joining later!

Alien life on Mars or Europa could survive off cosmic rays instead of the sun, scientists suggest
By Keith Cooper published
Electrons released when cosmic rays strike water-ice can provide energy for microbes and facilitate the formation of complex organic molecules.

Celebrities in space quiz: Do you know the stars among the stars?
By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry published
From movie stars to moguls, test your knowledge of which celebrities have gone to the final frontier.

The Perseid meteor shower 2025 peaks Aug. 12-13: Here's what to expect from the dazzling cosmic light show
By Anthony Wood published
The Perseids are one of the most visually spectacular meteor showers of the year and are known for spawning impressive fireballs that light up the night sky.
Breaking space news, the latest updates on rocket launches, skywatching events and more!