Ice clouds high in Earth's atmosphere could help predict climate change. NASA wants a closer look By Rebecca Sohn published 2 June 23 An upcoming NASA mission will provide an unprecedented look at ice clouds at high altitudes in Earth's atmosphere.
This tiny probe the size of your cell phone could measure asteroid gravity in a space 1st By Josh Dinner published 2 June 23 The European Space Agency (ESA) has designed a tiny mobile phone-sized probe that could become the world's first to measure the gravity on the surface of an asteroid.
Marvel's new 'Micronauts' comic collection dives into inner space By Jeff Spry published 2 June 23 Marvel Comics will release their massive new "Micronauts" comics omnibus edition this fall
Live from Mars! European probe beams Red Planet views to Earth in 1st-ever video feat By Mike Wall published 2 June 23 The European Space Agency held the first-ever "livestream from Mars" today (June 2), beaming home photos from its Mars Express orbiter in near-real time.
UFOs worth investigating despite lack of 'real evidence,' former astronaut Scott Kelly says By Brett Tingley published 2 June 23 Four-time astronaut Scott Kelly spoke with Space.com about UFOs and why air and space are so 'prone to optical illusions' that lead to reports of unidentified anomalous phenomena.
Mysterious cosmic threads are reaching out from the Milky Way's monster black hole By Keith Cooper published 2 June 23 Hundreds of lines made from a multitude of gases have been discovered extending outward from the black hole at the center of our galaxy.
Spain signs the Artemis Accords for peaceful moon exploration By Andrew Jones published 2 June 23 Spain has signed the Artemis Accords, becoming the 25th nation to join the framework that aims to foster responsible and peaceful international exploration of the moon.
Mickey Mouse celebrates the Space Age as astronaut on Disney100 Citizen watch By Robert Z. Pearlman published 2 June 23 Mickey Mouse has landed on the "face" of the moon. Face, that is, of a wristwatch created to pay homage to The Walt Disney Company and when its 100-year history intersected with the Space Age.
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope mission — Live updates By Elizabeth Howell published 2 June 23 Read the latest news about NASA's James Webb Space Telescope.
See Mars buzz the dense stars of the Beehive Cluster tonight By Sharmila Kuthunur published 2 June 23 Mars will be appear to be in the midst of the densely-packed stars of the Beehive Cluster tonight, offering a chance for skywatchers to observe two fascinating objects at once.
Meta reveals the new Quest 3 VR headset with a $499.99 price tag By Alexander Cox published 2 June 23 Meta's co-founder, Mark Zuckerberg announces the Quest 3 will become their newest VR headset with more to be shared in September.
'I'm ready. Let's go!' Record-breaking astronaut Peggy Whitson eager for next flight after private Ax-2 mission By Mike Wall published 2 June 23 Record-breaking former NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson just landed after the private Ax-2 mission to the space station, but she's eager to go back to the final frontier.
Space pictures! See our image of the day By Space.com Staff published 2 June 23 Astronauts aboard the International Space Station photographed a raging wildfire in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia that has nearly tripled in size in the past few days.
Watch live views of Mars from a European probe at the Red Planet in a 1st-of-its-kind livestream today By Mike Wall published 2 June 23 The European Space Agency will livestream imagery from its Mars Express probe in near-real time today (June 2) to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the orbiter's launch.
World's 1st 'hacking sandbox' satellite and more to ride on SpaceX's next NASA cargo launch By Josh Dinner published 2 June 23 SpaceX's 28th cargo mission (CRS-28) is poised to launch new science experiments and provisions to the International Space Station on Saturday (June 3).
A poem for Europa Clipper: US Poet Laureate Ada Limón reveals ode to fly on NASA Jupiter moon mission By Robert Z. Pearlman published 2 June 23 "It is not darkness that unites us, not the cold distance of space, but the offering of water..." Those words, by U.S. Poet Laureate Ada Limón, are part of an ode flying on NASA's Europa Clipper.
Boeing delays 1st Starliner astronaut launch for NASA indefinitely over parachute, wiring safety issues By Tariq Malik published 2 June 23 Boeing is standing down from the first-ever crewed launch of its Starliner capsule for NASA due to safety issues with the spacecraft's parachutes and wiring.
NASA's Kepler telescope discovered 2 mini-Neptune exoplanets just before dying By Sharmila Kuthunur published 1 June 23 Astronomers discovered two mini-Neptunes and a third potential exoplanet in the final data sent home by NASA's Kepler space telescope just before it was decommissioned in late 2018.
Axiom Space Ax-2 private spaceflight with SpaceX: Mission updates By Brett Tingley last updated 1 June 23 Follow along with Axiom Space's Ax-2 mission to the International Space Station, the second-ever all-private mission to the orbital lab.
James Webb Space Telescope finds water in super-hot exoplanet's atmosphere By Tereza Pultarova published 1 June 23 The James Webb Space Telescope spotted water in the atmosphere of the exoplanet WASP-18 b, which reaches nearly 5,000 degrees Fahrenheit (2,700 degrees Celsius).
