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Space debris is forcing satellites to dodge more often — costing us vital science. 'Things will get worse before they get better'
Satellites forced to avoid space debris appear to have lost some of their data due to the movement. They've also lost precious fuel.
Scientists find a hidden route to the moon that saves fuel
An international team of researchers say they've found a more efficient route from Earth to the moon using advanced computer modeling.
SpaceX Starship Flight 12 launch updates: 1st Starship V3 completes fueling test ahead of May 21 liftoff
SpaceX is targeting a Wednesday, May 20, launch for its newest Starship design, the Starship V3 megarocket.
SpaceX stacks Starship V3 rocket, completes major fueling test ahead of debut launch
SpaceX has stacked its Starship spacecraft and Super Heavy booster at the company's new Starbase launch pad, ahead of the rocket's 12th test flight.
US military test-launches nuclear-capable ICBM from California (photos)
The U.S. military test-launched an unarmed intercontinental ballistic missile from Vandenberg Space Force Base on May 20, 2026.
Where did Neptune's mysterious moon Nereid come from? It may be the only survivor of the planet's violent history
Neptune's moon Nereid might be the only satellite surviving from the planet's original system, researchers report in a new study.
Venus and the crescent moon dazzle in a spectacular post-sunset show (photos)
The moon and Venus met in the western sky on May 18-19, setting the stage for a dramatic photoshoot.
NASA satellite images uncover dramatic changes in Earth's nighttime lights
Using nearly a decade of satellite observations, NASA's Black Marble project reveals a constantly shifting portrait of human nighttime activity visible from space.
