China plans to use parachutes to control its rocket debris problem By Andrew Jones published 29 March 23 China is finalizing testing of a parachute system to help control falling rocket debris downrange.
NASA human spaceflight chief Kathy Lueders to retire at end of April By Josh Dinner published 29 March 23 Kathy Lueders will step down as associate administrator of NASA's Space Operations Mission Directorate at the end of April, the agency announced on Monday (March 27).
How to watch NASA's Artemis 2 moon crew reveal live online on April 3 By Elizabeth Howell published 29 March 23 On April 3, we'll learn the identities of the three Americans and one Canadian who will fly around the moon on the Artemis 2 mission, and you can watch the big reveal live.
Hubble telescope spies mysterious celestial object that defies classification By Stefanie Waldek published 29 March 23 The Hubble Space Telescope has imaged celestial object Z-229-15, which is simultaneously classified as a Seyfert galaxy, an active galactic nucleus (AGN), and a quasar.
Pictures from space! Our image of the day By Space.com Staff published 29 March 23 A new infrared imager recently installed at Cerro Tololo Inter-American Observatory (CTIO) in Chile has tested its abilities by observing the Omega Centauri globular cluster.
Mysterious aurora-like phenomenon 'STEVE' appears during strongest solar storm for more than half a decade By Harry Baker published 29 March 23 The STEVE phenomenon was spotted across the U.S. and in parts of the U.K. after the most powerful solar storm to hit Earth for six years smashed into our planet.
Watch SpaceX launch 56 Starlink satellites, land rocket at sea today By Mike Wall published 29 March 23 SpaceX plans to launch 56 of its Starlink internet satellites to orbit and land the returning rocket on a ship at sea today (March 29), and you can watch it live.
On This Day In Space: March 29, 1807: Heinrich Olbers discovers asteroid Vesta By Hanneke Weitering last updated 29 March 23 On March 29, 1807, the German astronomer Heinrich Olbers discovered the asteroid Vesta.
The Mandalorian season 3 episode 5 review: All Mandalorians can be heroes By Fran Ruiz published 29 March 23 The fifth chapter of The Mandalorian season 3 brings every plot thread together and puts the pedal to the metal with satisfying payoffs and big promises.
James Webb Space Telescope finds a 'hot Jupiter' exoplanet that defies expectations By Tereza Pultarova published 29 March 23 The atmospheres of gas giant planets across the Milky Way galaxy can be very different from those in the solar system, the James Webb Space Telescope has found.
Spot the half-lit moon between the Gemini twins Castor and Pollux tonight By Brett Tingley published 29 March 23 On Wednesday (March 29), the gibbous moon will appear alongside the twin stars of the Gemini constellation, Castor and Pollux.
Brightest gamma-ray burst ever seen a 1-in-10,000-years event that's 'absolutely monstrous,' scientists say By Mike Wall published 28 March 23 "The BOAT"' was about 70 times brighter than any other gamma-ray burst that scientists have observed, a new study reports.
William Shatner documentary 'You Can Call Me Bill' will help expand access to space By Jeff Spry published 28 March 23 The non-profit organization Space For Humanity will receive 25% of the proceeds from the new William Shatner documentary "You Can Call Me Bill."
Tiny Lunar Flashlight moon probe is in trouble. NASA has one month to fix it. By Elizabeth Howell published 28 March 23 Lunar Flashlight launched in December 2022 and has not made it to the moon yet. NASA still has some ideas to get the lunar probe on track in April as engineers battle fuel problems.
NASA Venus mission VERITAS becomes collateral damage amid budget pressures By Sharmila Kuthunur published 28 March 23 NASA's decision to indefinitely postpone the highly anticipated VERITAS mission to Venus has outraged and confused the team members.
Chinese solid rocket launches 4 weather satellites to orbit (video) By Andrew Jones published 28 March 23 A Chinese solid rocket sent four meteorological satellites into orbit last week, marking the nation's 12th launch of 2023.
Virgin Orbit extends employee furlough after finance deal falls through: report By Elizabeth Howell published 28 March 23 Talks with two separate buyers collapsed over the weekend as Virgin Orbit seeks more cash to continue launch operations, a media report suggests.
Watch a 5 planet parade today with this free telescope livestream By Brett Tingley published 28 March 23 The Virtual Telescope Project will be streaming "Five Planets at a glance" on March 28, offering a view of this planetary parade from Rome.
Leaky Soyuz spacecraft at space station returns to Earth in speedy landing By Tariq Malik last updated 28 March 23 A Soyuz space capsule that suffered a major coolant leak in December departed the International Space Station without a crew early Tuesday (March 28)
'Star Wars: Return of the Jedi' 40th anniversary comics honor Jabba the Hutt and Ewoks By Jeff Spry published 28 March 23 Marvel Comics is releasing "Star Wars: Jabba's Palace" and "Star Wars: Ewoks" for the 40th anniversary of "Return of the Jedi."
