The Latest Breaking News on Space

Firefly's Blue Ghost lunar lander leaves Earth orbit to head for the moon

Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost lunar lander is now headed for the moon after firing its engines to send it out of Earth orbit.

Space · Feb 10, 2025

How to watch NASA's 1st Twitch stream from the ISS this week

NASA's first-ever Twitch stream premieres at 11:45 a.m. EST on Wednesday, Feb. 12 on NASA's Twitch channel.

Space · Feb 10, 2025

Did Covid lockdowns really cause temperatures on the moon to drop?

Scientists have been arguing about a curious topic recently: Did temperatures on the moon dip due to the world's Covid-19 lockdown?

Space · Feb 10, 2025

NASA will beam Super Bowl LIX to orbit for astronauts aboard the International Space Station

The Super Bowl is one of the most-watched sporting events across the world (for Americans), and there's a chance for astronauts living aboard the International Space Station to catch the big game.

Space · Feb 8, 2025

This Week In Space podcast: Episode 147 — Not As They Seem

On Episode 147 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik speak with Mick West, a passionate conspiracy debunker.

Space · Feb 8, 2025

Croatia's 1st satellite captures its first views of home (photo)

Croatia's first ever satellite has just beamed to Earth the first image of its homeland.

Space · Feb 8, 2025

Exploring Venus may require exotic tech like balloons and 'aerobots'

Scientists are proposing ways to explore Venus in the next decade and beyond by way of a host of advanced technologies, from balloons to long-lived landers.

Space · Feb 8, 2025

Increased odds of asteroid hitting Earth

Asteroid 2024 YR4, expected to pass by in 2032, was recently calculated to have a 1-out-of-43 chance of hitting us

Salon · Feb 8, 2025

Vast Space now aims for 2026 launch of Haven-1 space station after key milestone (photos)

With primary structure qualification tests complete on its pathfinder module, Vast Space has updated the timeline for the launch of its Haven-1 commercial space station.

Space · Feb 7, 2025

Monster Radio Jet Twice The Width Of The Milky Way Discovered: 'This Object Is So Extreme'

It spans 200,000 light years and was formed when the universe was only 1.2 billion years old.

International Business Times · Feb 7, 2025