Space Force unveils its official logo and motto: 'Always Above' By Chelsea Gohd The U.S. Space Force unveiled its official motto and logo Wednesday (July 22), along with the meaning behind its striking insignia.
Meet 'Star Trek: Prodigy:' New animated series finally gets a name By Chelsea Gohd "Star Trek: Prodigy," the all-new animated series from CBS and Nickelodeon, was officially unveiled today (July 23.)
A Space Fan's Guide to San Diego Comic-Con 2020 By Scott Snowden We've scanned the schedule and pulled out the essential panels and screenings that space lovers should make their top priority for San Diego Comic-Con 2020.
Russia has tested an anti-satellite weapon in space, US Space Command says By Chelsea Gohd The U.S. Space Command announced that they have evidence that Russia has tested a space-based anti-satellite weapon.
Russia launches robotic cargo ship on zippy space station delivery mission By Meghan Bartels Five astronauts living in space are preparing to welcome a new shipment of supplies after an evening launch from Kazakhstan of an uncrewed Progress cargo vehicle.
China launches ambitious Tianwen-1 Mars rover mission By Mike Wall The Tianwen-1 mission launched atop a Long March 5 rocket from Wenchang Satellite Launch Center early this morning (July 23), kicking off a seven-month cruise to Mars.
NASA's Mars rover Perseverance is ready for its July 30 launch By Mike Wall The flight readiness review is in the books.
SpaceX's next astronaut launch for NASA now targeted for late September By Mike Wall Crew-1, which will send four astronauts to the International Space Station aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule, had been tentatively targeted for Aug. 30.
How did Earth crack? New study may explain origins of plate tectonics on our planet. By Chelsea Gohd In a new study, scientists investigated the origins of plate tectonics and found its history rooted in Earth
Comet NEOWISE is making its closest approach to Earth. Here's how to see it live online. By Hanneke Weitering
Watch Russia launch a new cargo ship to the International Space Station today By Tariq Malik A Soyuz rocket will launch a Russian cargo ship to the International Space Station Thursday (July 29). Watch it live.
'Star Trek' fans rejoice! Holodeck spotted in L.A. park By Chelsea Gohd The Holodeck has beamed down to Earth.
Satellites uncover widespread illegal fishing in Pacific Ocean By Mike Wall Orbital observations revealed extensive illegal fishing of Pacific flying squid in the Pacific Ocean around Russia, Japan and North and South Korea in 2017 and 2018.
Why Persevere — to Mars? (Op-Ed) By Janet Ivey In the year that is 2020, #WhyPersevere? Janet Ivey, President, of Explore Mars and creator of Janet's Planet, shares her reasons why Perseverance is exactly what we need now more than ever.
Multiplanet system around sunlike star photographed for 1st time ever By Mike Wall For the first time ever, astronomers have directly imaged multiple planets orbiting a sunlike star.
Mistaken identity? Researchers uncover true nature of monster black holes By Chelsea Gohd Over two dozen misidentified supermassive black holes have finally been revealed in a new, sky-scanning study.
China's Tianwen-1 Mars rover mission gets a boost from international partners By Leonard David China's bid to explore Mars involves several other nations for tracking, orbital relay of data and science instrument support.
Homebound NASA scientist grows radishes to practice for future moon farming By Chelsea Gohd A NASA scientist is growing radishes at home to help future astronauts grow food on the moon.
How to spot the bright Comet NEOWISE using mobile apps By Chris Vaughan Skywatchers the world over are buzzing about Comet NEOWISE, the first easily-visible comet to appear in years. Your favorite mobile astronomy app can tell you when, where and how to look for it.
Book excerpt: 'How to Die in Space' on the beauty and danger of nebulas By Paul Sutter Sure, space looks pretty, but just because it sparkles doesn't make it welcoming.
