Science Mar 14 NASA’s James Webb telescope captures a star on the cusp of death The observation was among the first made by Webb following its launch in late 2021. Its infrared eyes observed all the gas and dust flung into space by a huge, hot star 15,000 light-years away.
Science Mar 12 Four astronauts fly SpaceX crew ship home, ending 5-month ISS mission The U.S.-Russian-Japanese crew returned to Earth late Saturday after a quick SpaceX flight home, after five months at the International Space Station.
Science Mar 08 California company’s 3D-printed rocket poised to make debut launch It’s a relatively small rocket, just 110 feet (33 meters), and won’t be carrying anything for this test flight except for a memento: the first successful metal 3D print from the company's printers.
Science Mar 03 New astronaut crew from U.S., Russia and UAE arrives at International Space Station A new crew from the United States, Russia and United Arab Emirates has arrived at the International Space Station.
Science Mar 02 SpaceX launches four astronauts from U.S., Russia and UAE to International Space Station SpaceX has launched four astronauts to the International Space Station for NASA. The crew includes the first person from the Arab world going up for a monthslong stay.
Science Feb 24 Russia launches rescue ship to International Space Station after ship springs a leak Russia has launched a rescue ship for two cosmonauts and a NASA astronaut whose original ride sprang a dangerous leak at the International Space Station.
Science Feb 22 Webb telescope spots what astronomers believe are surprisingly large galaxies dating back to early universe While the new James Webb Space Telescope has spotted even older galaxies during its first year of work, it's the size and maturity of these six apparent mega-galaxies that stun scientists.
Science Feb 03 Astronomers discover 12 new moons around Jupiter, jumping total to 92 Astronomers have discovered 12 new moons around Jupiter, putting the total count at a record-breaking 92. That's more than any other planet in our solar system. Saturn, the one-time leader, comes in a close second with 83 confirmed moons.
Science Jan 27 Earth prepares for a close encounter with ‘Green Comet’ not seen since the Stone Age A comet is streaking back our way after 50,000 years. NASA says the dirty snowball last visited during Neanderthal times. It will come within 26 million miles of Earth.
Science Jan 26 NASA marks 20 years since space shuttle Columbia disaster NASA is marking the 20th anniversary of the space shuttle Columbia tragedy with somber ceremonies during its annual tribute to fallen astronauts.