Latest articles by Elizabeth Howell
On this day in space! Dec. 8, 1990: Jupiter-bound Galileo probe flies by Earth
On Dec. 8, 1990, NASA's Galileo spacecraft flew by Earth on its way to Jupiter.
How to Watch 'Apollo 1: Destination Moon', the Channel 4 documentary revisiting the tragic accident during the race to the moon
'Apollo 1: Destination Moon' follows a real-life astronaut mission that ended tragically — and the lessons learned for future Apollo missions.
The US must beat China to moon, Trump pick for NASA chief Jared Isaacman tells Senate: 'If we make a mistake, we may never catch up'
Billionaire private astronaut Jared Isaacman didn't mince words Wednesday (Dec. 3) during his second hearing before the Senate committee considering his nomination for NASA administrator.
For the 1st time ever, 8 spacecraft are docked to the International Space Station
All eight of the International Space Station's docking ports are currently occupied by visiting spacecraft, marking a milestone for crewed spaceflight.
'We've even got some lobster': Thanksgiving dinner on the International Space Station will be out of this world for astronauts (video)
Astronauts on the International Space Station just shared their Thanksgiving meal plans. Like many Americans, they will welcome guests — if a launching Soyuz crew arrives in time.
After 5 years on Mars, NASA's Perseverance rover may have found its 1st meteorite (photos)
NASA's Perseverance rover spotted a possible space rock on the surface of Mars. The meteorite's nickname is 'Phippsaksla.'
New video takes you into the cockpit for 1st flight of NASA's new X-59 'quiet' supersonic jet
NASA's historic first flight of the X-59 last month was captured on video, showing the quiet supersonic jet soaring over the Mojave Desert.
China's rising influence in space prompts Senate to call for new US research institute in post-ISS era
Congress is worried that China and its Tiangong space station will make research gains against the U.S. after the ISS retires in 2030. New legislation aims to counter that.
These 2 moon rovers used cameras and lasers to hunt for simulated water ice — and one looks like WALL-E
Two cute rovers recently teamed up in a moon-like facility in search of water, to support future Artemis missions and their astronauts.
'Like a mermaid swimming through a sea of auroras': ISS astronauts photograph 2 comets dancing above the northern lights
"That moment feels as enjoyable as heading out on a date."
New 'exosuit' with artificial muscles could help astronauts explore the moon and Mars
A new "exosuit" was put through its paces with analog astronauts in Australia. The research team would love to try the suit out on the International Space Station, too.
Make it so: Lego unveils 1st 'Star Trek' kit with the iconic USS Enterprise D and 'Next Generation' crew
The iconic Star Trek U.S.S. Enterprise is available with Lego starting on Nov. 28, featuring the craft and crew from The Next Generation.
Supermoon: what is it and when is the next one?
Reference Learn what makes a supermoon unique, how it impacts the moon's brightness, and when you can catch the next one in our ultimate supermoon guide.
These 5 Venus missions could launch in the next decade to study Earth's 'evil twin'
Several new missions to Venus are expected in the late 2020s and early 2030s, but some of them depend on funding that may not materialize.
Satellite images show 'mesovortices' forming around the eye of deadly Hurricane Melissa
Footage from a NOAA satellite taken Oct. 28 shows Melissa’s deadly spin as it moves across the Caribbean.
Venus loses its last active spacecraft, as Japan declares Akatsuki orbiter dead
Japan declared its Akatsuki spacecraft dead on Tuesday (Oct. 28), more than a year after the Venus climate probe failed to respond to calls from mission control.
12-year-old discovers 2 possible new asteroids
Siddharth Patel has been watching the sky since the age of five. Fresh off two possible asteroid discoveries, he's taking a big step toward his astronaut dream.
'Once Upon a Time in Space': How to watch the latest BBC space documentary series from anywhere in the world
Follow the space program since the moon landing in the four-part documentary "Once Upon a Time in Space". Here’s how to watch it anywhere on the planet.
Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS could help protect Earth from dangerous asteroids. Here's how
While interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS will not come near our planet, future ones may. A new campaign seeks to improve orbit predictions.
Could we blast space debris out of harm's way with ion beams?
A new space debris removal project, ALBATOR, plans to tackle the growing debris problem in orbit.
Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS blasts a jet towards the sun in new telescope image
Comet 3I/ATLAS is warming up as it approaches the sun, causing a jet to emerge. The jet is visible in a dramatic new image.
Astronomers discover 2nd fastest asteroid in the solar system hiding in the sun's glare
A scientist spotted an asteroid hiding in the sun's glare that orbits the sun in just 128 days, making it the second fastest known asteroid in the solar system.
Watch Europe's upcoming PLATO exoplanet hunter spread its 'wings' (video)
PLATO powered up and extended its solar panels as the exoplanet-hunting spacecraft readies for launch as soon as December.
