Outer Space
See the James Webb Telescope's Rare New Image of a Dying Star
The star is on the cusp of exploding in a supernova and may offer insights into the universe's so-called "dust budget crisis"
Japanese American Artists Recall the Trauma of Wartime Incarceration
Smithsonian podcasts explore the legacy of Executive Order 9066 and the camera that almost didn’t make it to the Juno spacecraft launch
Kids Discover That EpiPens May Not Work in Space
After returning from space, the life-saving drug epinephrine had partially changed into poisonous benzoic acid
What Does the Universe Sound Like?
The Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory and other researchers have melded astronomy and music to offer a new oeuvre
Space Officials Want a Time Zone for the Moon
Lunar timekeeping could help with navigation and communication, but experts say it will be difficult
Webb Telescope Finds Evidence of Massive Galaxies That Defy Theories of the Early Universe
The six “universe breakers” appear much larger than what scientists thought was possible at that time
How Loud Was NASA's Artemis 1 Launch?
The Space Launch System rocket produced crackling sounds 40 million times louder than a bowl of Rice Krispies cereal in milk, researchers say
Can Satellites Really Detect Whales From Space?
Distant identification of whales is improving rapidly, but finding the behemoth creatures is still surprisingly tricky
Nuclear-Powered Rockets Might One Day Carry Astronauts to Mars
NASA and DARPA are building a nuclear thermal rocket engine that could slash the time it would take to reach the Red Planet
One Small Step for Space Art
A new artwork by Sacha Jafri could travel to the moon next month
Perseverance Rover Completes Depot of Mars Rock Samples
The collection is a failsafe for the Mars Sample Return project, which aims to deliver Martian rocks to Earth
Ten Dazzling Celestial Events to See in 2023
Stargazers can look forward to watching a rare comet, a super blue moon and several spectacular meteor showers
An Asteroid Just Passed Very Close to Earth
The truck-sized space rock came within 2,200 miles of our planet, closer than some satellites
How NASA Is Selecting the Next Astronauts to Walk on the Moon
The space agency has said that it will send the first woman and the first person of color to the lunar surface
Researchers Find Rare 17-Pound Meteorite in Antarctic Ice
The polar desert is a prime zone for preserving space rocks dating back to our early solar system
Light Pollution Is Outshining Stars Faster Than Thought
The artificial glow threatens astronomy, migrating birds and human health
More Than 350 New UFO Sightings Added to U.S. Government Records
Officials speculate these may include balloons, drones, airborne plastic bags or birds
How Space Radiation Threatens Lunar Exploration
Scientists are studying the possible impacts of the hazard on astronauts who will travel to the moon
Catch a Glimpse of a Rare Green Comet This Month
Skywatchers should be able to spot the once-in-a-lifetime spectacle with binoculars
NASA Satellite Falls Back to Earth After Almost 40 Years in Space
The reentry calls attention to the mission’s success and puts a spotlight on the dangers of space debris
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