The Latest Breaking News on Space

Auroras on ice giant revealed: Space photo of the day

The James Webb Space Telescope has captured bright aurora activity on Neptune for the first time.

Space · Mar 26, 2025

Strange sphere-studded rock on Mars found by NASA's Perseverance rover

NASA's Perseverance rover has encountered another rock on Mars that has left scientists puzzled.

Space · Mar 26, 2025

Neptune's auroras are captured in great detail by NASA's Webb telescope

NAS's James Webb Space Telescope has captured Neptune’s glowing auroras in the best detail yet

The Independent UK · Mar 26, 2025

NASA completes SLS core stage stacking for Artemis 2 moon mission (photos)

NASA's next moon rocket is coming together at the agency's Kennedy Space Center, as the SLS core stage gets its solid rocket boosters.

Space · Mar 25, 2025

SpaceX Rocket Fuel Makes Stunning Swirl In European Sky

A stunning blue and white spiral spotted in skies across Europe late Monday was created by frozen fuel tumbling from a SpaceX rocket, according to weather forecasters and scientists.

International Business Times · Mar 25, 2025

Curiosity Mars rover discovers largest organic molecules ever seen on Red Planet

While the presence of these molecules is not proof of ancient life on Mars, scientists say it shows we could detect chemical signatures of past life, if it ever existed.

Space · Mar 25, 2025

US Space Force celebrates return of 1st Guardian to launch to space (photos)

U.S. Space Force Col. Nick Hague is back on Earth after living on the International Space Station for the last five-plus months.

Space · Mar 25, 2025

Doge cuts allow Musk to cash in with SpaceX and Starlink contracts, ex-workers warn

Tech CEO accused of aiming to privatize space and satellite operations as federal agencies reportedly seek contracts

The Guardian - US · Mar 25, 2025

Aurora alert! Moderate geomagnetic storm could spark northern lights as far south as New York and Idaho tonight (March 25)

Aurora chasers are on high alert for geomagnetic storm conditions overnight with northern lights possible at mid-latitudes.

Space · Mar 25, 2025

Alien hopes crash to earth as glowing spiral over UK traced to SpaceX rocket

Swirl visible for several minutes is thought to have been caused by frozen exhaust plume from Falcon 9

The Guardian - UK · Mar 25, 2025