Comet 24P/Schaumasse makes its closest approach to the sun today: But will you be able to see it? Solar system comets are often at their brightest as they draw close to the sun Space · Jan 8
Space telescopes capture breathtaking galactic hug | Space photo of the day for Jan. 8, 2026 Both NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope and Chandra X-ray Observatory caught these two galaxies in a close embrace. Space · Jan 8
'Super star' being shredded by black hole releases as much energy as 400 billion suns "This was many times more energetic than any similar event and more than any known explosion powered by the collapse of a star." Space · Jan 8
NASA considering bringing astronauts home early from International Space Station due to medical issue NASA is evaluating its options for dealing with an astronaut health issue in orbit, one of which is an early end to SpaceX's Crew-11 mission to the International Space Station. Space · Jan 8
How to watch 'Predator: Badlands' at home digitally ahead of its February 4K Blu-ray release Predator: Badlands has landed on digital platforms ahead of the February 4K Blu-ray release, but still no word on the Hulu streaming release date. Space · Jan 7
NASA postpones Jan. 8 spacewalk due to 'medical concern' with an astronaut NASA has postponed a planned Jan. 8 spacewalk outside the International Space Station due to a "medical concern" with an unnamed crew member. Space · Jan 7
Astronomers discover the earliest, hottest galaxy cluster in the universe, and it breaks all the rules The galaxy cluster appears hotter and more mature than it should for its young age, challenging what we think we know about how these cities of galaxies form. Space · Jan 7
'Tron: Ares' debuts on streaming today: Here's how to watch Jared Leto's sci-fi AI blockbuster Jared Leto's sci-fi flick hits the Disney+ streaming grid starting January 7. Space · Jan 7
January belongs to Jupiter: See the king of planets in the night sky this month Jupiter currently shines as a brilliant silvery "star" in the constellation Gemini the Twins, low in the east-northeast sky as dusk slowly fades. You really should catch the show. Space · Jan 7
Astrophotographer captures rare footage of the Hubble Telescope crossing the sun (video) The Hubble Telescope appears as a tiny silhouette during a perfectly timed solar transit captured from Puerto Rico. Space · Jan 7
I thought I knew the night sky, but what I saw from the Canary Islands left me speechless From volcanic landscapes to world-class observatories, a journey through the Canary Islands reveals a night sky unlike anything I'd seen before. Space · Jan 7
NASA Perseverance rover sees megaripples on Mars | Space photo of the day for Jan. 7, 2026. Another view from Perseverance shows how windswept Mars' landscape truly is. Space · Jan 7
Winning the Red Planet race: Returning Mars samples before China should be a top US priority, experts say "The Chinese may well beat the U.S. with a grab sample." Space · Jan 7
Hubble Telescope spies 'wake' of supergiant Beutelgeuse's hidden companion star Using new observations from the Hubble Space Telescope and observatories on Earth, scientists have confirmed the existence of Betelgeuse's elusive companion star, named Siwarha. Space · Jan 6
Space · Jan 6 SpaceX stacks Super Heavy booster ahead of Starship megarocket's 12th test flight SpaceX recently stacked the giant Super Heavy booster that will help launch the upcoming 12th test flight of the company's Starship megarocket.
Space · Jan 6 Saros: Release date, trailers, and everything we know about PlayStation's next sci-fi adventure Roguelite structure, mysterious narrative, and breakneck third-person shooter action come together once again in Housemarque's Saros.
Space · Jan 6 NASA's Curiosity rover sends stunning new panorama from high on Mars' Mount Sharp NASA's Curiosity rover has sent back a striking new "postcard" from high on the slopes of Mount Sharp, offering a dramatic look at the rugged Martian landscape it's been exploring for more than a decade.
Space · Jan 6 Hubble telescope discovers a new type of cosmic object and astronomers are on 'Cloud 9' "This is a tale of a failed galaxy."
Space · Jan 6 NASA may be 1 month away from historic Artemis 2 astronaut launch around the moon Artemis 2, NASA's next astronaut mission to the moon, is gearing up for a launch that could occur as soon as Feb. 6.
Space · Jan 6 Venus reaches superior solar conjunction today: What does it mean and can you see it? A solar conjunction occurs as Venus' orbit carries it into alignment with the sun and Earth.
Space · Jan 6 Congress rejects President Trump's deep NASA budget cuts, proposes $24.4 billion for the agency Congress plans to allocate $24.4 billion to NASA for fiscal year 2026, nearly $6 billion more than President Trump had proposed.
Space · Jan 6 This Canadian crater looks like marbled meat | Space photo of the day for Jan. 6, 2026 The reservoir seen in this image is sometimes referred to as the "eye of Quebec."
Space · Jan 6 Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS isn't an alien spacecraft, astronomers confirm. 'In the end, there were no surprises.' Bad news for those hoping interstellar invader 3I/ATLAS is an alien spacecraft as technosignature search turns up empty.
Space · Jan 6 China's next moonshot: Chang'e 7 could search the lunar south pole for water this year China's ice-hunting Chang'e 7 mission is scheduled to launch to the moon later this year, helping set the stage for a lunar base that the country aims to build in the 2030s.
Space · Jan 5 ‘Space particle’ slams into Spain’s new communications satellite high above Earth Spain's latest military communications satellite suffered a debris impact while headed to its orbital destination. The extent of the damage is still unknown.