Why This Planet's Newly Discovered Ring System Has Scientists Scratching Their Heads
Like Neptune, Saturn, and Jupiter, Quaoar has rings -- and, according to a recent study published in Nature, Quaoar's rings are particularly interesting.
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Elon Musk Says First SpaceX Starship Launch Could Happen Next Month
SpaceX's giant Starship spacecraft may be only weeks away from its first test launch, marking a major milestone for Elon Musk's private space company.
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Astronomers Just Found A Potentially Habitable Earth-Sized Planet, And It's Nearby
The hunt continues for exoplanets that might contain liquid water and are considered habitable. The latest is closer than most at only 31 lightyears away.
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Do White Holes Exist In Space?
White holes have been theorized for nearly as long as their black hole counterparts. Now that we have proof that black holes exist, are white holes next?
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Why Researchers Want To Send A Rover To Mars' Moon Phobos
A new rover that's headed for Mars is actually dedicated to exploring Phobos, an orbiting moon of the Red Planet with a very low level of gravity.
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Here's Why Experts Say The Real Space Age Will Start When We No Longer Need Rockets
Physicist Dr. Bradley Edwards explains that somewhat paradoxically, it's rockets that keep us grounded. Is society ready for a space elevator?
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Dead Space Remake Launches Without Steam Deck Support
Horror gaming fans are finally able to get their claws on the 'Dead Space' remake, but for those looking to hop in with the Steam Deck, don't hold your breath.
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The Volcano Full Of Sharks That NASA Saw Erupting From Space
These evidently highly adaptable sharks call the Kavachi Volcano, located within the Solomon Islands, their home.
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Why Is Commercial Space Travel So Expensive?
Private citizens are making their way into space, but the cost of a ticket is still astronomical. Fuel is among the many factors keeping prices high.
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NASA Announces Plans For Nuclear-Powered Rocket With In-Space Tests As Soon As 2027
NASA and DARPA have teamed up to demonstrate whether it's possible to use nuclear-powered rockets to get to Mars faster than when using current methods.
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NASA Has Big Things Coming In 2023
NASA has big things coming in 2023. From phenomenal celestial sightings to exciting new forays into space exploration, here's what to look forward to this year.
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NASA's Crew-4 Have Arrived At The Space Station - What's Next For The Astronauts?
The Crew-4 astronauts join a busy International Space Station to perform research tasks over the coming months. Here's what's on the docket.
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Why The European Space Agency Wants To Visit A Comet
How do you learn more about how the solar system was formed? Build a spacecraft to intercept a comet, something the ESA and JAXA will do together.
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Here's What Happens When A Dormant Black Hole Becomes Active Again
Starved of matter, a dormant black hole will eventually return to power once a star, planet, or other space stuff strays too close to its galactic realm.
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NASA Confirms There Are Now Over 5,000 Known Exoplanets
The search for planets in our universe which could support life has reached a huge milestone. Here's why scientists are so excited.
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Here's How This New NASA Telescope Will Hunt Down Dangerous Asteroids
In 2028, NASA will deploy the NEO Surveyor space telescope, whose mission will be to detect at least 2/3 of potentially dangerous objects in our solar system.
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NASA And Boeing Team Up On Greener Tech You Don't Need To Be An Astronaut To Enjoy
When you step aboard an airplane in a few years, the wings may be in a different place than you're used to if NASA and Boeing have anything to say about it.
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Who Is In The 9-Person SpaceX dearMoon Crew?
The SpaceX dearMoon mission, headed by Yusaku Maezawa, aims to circle the moon and return to Earth in 2023. Here's the onboard crew.
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NASA's Webb Telescope Makes Its First Exoplanet Discovery, A Rocky Planet Similar In Size To Earth
Using data collected from Webb's Near-Infrared Spectrograph (NIRSpec), scientists have confirmed its first exoplanet discovery. Some questions remain, though.
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These NASA-Funded Projects Could Change The Future Of Space And Technology In 2023
NASA has revealed the projects shortlisted for the 2023 Innovative Advanced Concepts (NIAC) program, which supports ideas that aim to transform space travel.
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This New Apple Maps Feature Makes Finding A Parking Space Just A Little Easier
iPhone users have been able to use Apple Maps to find their parked cars. Now the company is making it easier to find parking spots in the first place.
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Citizen's New Smartwatch Taps NASA Tech To Give You Astronaut Alertness
Citizen's latest update to the CZ Smart line of watches includes some nice upgrades and features based on NASA and IBM science to help monitor your alertness.
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NASA Reportedly In Talks With SpaceX In Preparation For Possible ISS Crew Rescue
Astronauts aboard the International Space Station may need to rely on SpaceX's Dragon capsule to return home after a Soyuz capsule was damaged in space.
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NASA's X-59 Supersonic Plane Gets Powerful Engine For Quieter Flight
NASA is currently developing an engine that will be more quiet when breaking the sound barrier. It's the X-59 supersonic plane and it will be tested over land.
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This Isn't Mars Litter, It's The Start Of A Bold Plan By NASA
Lying on the rocky, dusty Martian surface is a newly deposited titanium tube that somewhat resembles a lightsaber hilt. NASA says it was put there on purpose.
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Here's What Make Supernovae The Most Intense Explosions In The Universe
When a star goes supernova, it can outshine an entire galaxy of billions of stars for months and birth a black hole in the process. What makes them so powerful?
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NASA's InSight Rover Tweets Us A Heartbreaking Goodbye
The final photo from the NASA InSight Mars rover was sent this week — marking nearly two years of dedicated service in exploring the surface of the Red Planet.
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