Outer Space
A 'Very Rare' Kind of Space Rock Fell in Germany—and Scientists Recovered the Pieces
Analyses revealed the asteroid was an “aubrite,” a classification that applies to only 80 of 70,000 previously found meteorite fragments
An Icy Moon of Saturn May Be Hiding a Vast Ocean Under Its Crust, Surprising Astronomers
Researchers suggest a global ocean lies 15 miles beneath the surface of Saturn's "Death Star" moon, Mimas—a shocking discovery that could redefine what a habitable world looks like
See Detailed New Images of Io From Another NASA Flyby of the Solar System's Most Volcanic World
The stunning views show lava flows and volcanic plumes, as scientists seek to learn what causes such volatile conditions on the moon of Jupiter
The Moon Is Shrinking, Causing Moonquakes at a Potential NASA Landing Site, Study Finds
Though the risk to astronauts is low, the shaking could cause landslides and impact potential long-term settlements at the lunar south pole
See Dazzling New Images of 19 Spiral Galaxies Captured by the James Webb Space Telescope
These detailed infrared views, which contain millions of stars, will help astronomers better understand star formation and the evolution of spiral galaxies
This 'Game-Changer' Detector Will Hunt for Giant Ripples in Spacetime
Set to launch in 2035, the European Space Agency's LISA mission will listen for gravitational waves created by colliding black holes and neutron stars—and some might date nearly to the Big Bang
This Planned NASA Telescope May Help Us Identify Worlds Like Our Own
The innovative Habitable Worlds Observatory will offer ways to detect signs of life on other planets
NASA's Ingenuity Mars Helicopter Has Taken Its Final Flight
Originally designed for up to five flights on Mars, Ingenuity performed 72 over three years, until one of its rotor blades was damaged during landing on January 18
NASA Finally Opens Canister Holding Asteroid Sample—See What They Found
It took several months for the researchers to remove two stuck fasteners, which required them to design new tools
Giant, 'Odd' Circles of Radio Waves in Space May Finally Have an Explanation
The mystifying orbs could be caused by galactic winds, propelled by a period of rapid star formation and death
Japan Lands Spacecraft on the Moon
After a successful soft landing, the craft's solar cells weren't charging and it was running out of power
Doomed Lunar Lander Will Burn Up in Earth's Atmosphere on Thursday
Astrobotic, the company in charge of the mission, says its Peregrine spacecraft will not reach the moon, and burning it will ensure the lander doesn't end up as space debris
These Satellite Maps Reveal Rampant Fishing by Untracked 'Dark Vessels' in the World's Oceans
Using satellite imagery and A.I., a new study finds about 75 percent of industrial fishing is not publicly tracked, and clandestine ships enter marine protected areas
American Moon Mission Suffers Fuel Leak, Has 'No Chance' of a Soft Landing
Launched early Monday, the Peregrine spacecraft started losing propellant almost immediately, and the mission, which is carrying NASA scientific instruments, has been derailed
Does Climate Change Affect Leaves' Fall Colors? And More Questions From Our Readers
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Navajo Nation President Asks for Delay of Moon Mission Carrying Human Remains
The commercial launch, scheduled for January 8, is slated to carry human remains to the lunar surface, which the Navajo Nation president calls a "desecration of this sacred space"
NASA Captures Stunning Images of Jupiter's Moon Io on Closest Flyby in 20 Years
The Juno spacecraft's instruments will help scientists better understand volcanic activity on the volatile moon's surface
What Are These Mysterious Dark 'Spokes' on Saturn's Rings?
A Hubble image highlights the seasonal features, which scientists think could be caused by interactions between the planet's magnetic field and solar wind
Nine Dazzling Celestial Events to Watch in 2024
Skywatchers can expect spectacular meteor showers, a comet soaring past Earth and a long-anticipated total solar eclipse
What to See in the Sky in January: Meteor Showers, Planets and Comets
From the Quadrantids to a "swarm of stars," here are the celestial spectacles you won’t want to miss this month
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