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James Webb Space Telescope captures the star-forming clouds of Orion A in stunning detail | Space photo of the day for June 22, 2026
The Orion A region has never looked as colorful and vibrant.
A private company will build and launch NASA's next Mars orbiter in 2028 — and it's not SpaceX
Schmidt has also reportedly invested significant sums in the company.
Annie Easley, a hero of NASA | Space photo of the day for June 19, 2026
Easley was a human computer for the agency who helped with building the Centaur upper-stage rocket.
Juicy new details emerge about an asteroid NASA's Lucy spacecraft flew by last year
Evidence of chemical alteration by liquid water has been found on the asteroid Donaldjohanson, which formed further from the sun before being shoved inwards.
One of these twin stars has likely been snacking on exoplanets
Astronomers have discovered chemical differences between binary stars that indicate one has devoured at least one planet.
James Webb Space Telescope discovers extreme exoplanet being roasted by its home star
Who ordered the roasted exoplanet? Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope found a world that really puts the "hot" in "Hot Jupiter."
'Best. Mars. Mission. Ever.' Scientists hail MAVEN's legacy as NASA retires Red Planet orbiter
NASA's MAVEN Mars mission ended after 11 years, having revealed how the planet lost its atmosphere and served as a key communications relay for surface missions.
NASA discussing bold mission to boost Swift space telescope today: Listen live
NASA will discuss an ambitious mission to boost the orbit of its Swift space telescope during a press conference today (June 17), and you can listen to it live.
