The Latest Breaking News on Space

Olivia Rodrigo is right: you shouldn’t date anyone who wants to go into space. But I have other red flags

The pop star has reminded us to shun would-be astronauts such as Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos, writes Arwa Mahdawi. But what about people who hang toilet paper the wrong way?

The Guardian - UK · Nov 5, 2024

Sharp 'lobster vision:' China's Einstein Probe space telescope already making discoveries during commissioning phase

China's Einstein Probe, an X-ray telescope in Earth orbit, has already made several discoveries during its initial commissioning phase.

Space · Nov 5, 2024

Asteroid-mining company AstroForge gets 1st-ever FCC license for commercial deep-space mission

AstroForce has received a commercial license for operating and communicating with a mission headed to a near-Earth asteroid, the first to be granted for beyond Earth orbit.

Space · Nov 5, 2024

Don't miss the Taurid meteor shower peak with colorful fireballs and shooting stars tonight

The Southern Taurid meteor shower reaches its peak Nov. 12. Here's how to maximize your chances of seeing a colorful fireball from this shower.

Space · Nov 4, 2024

Boost for Mars life? Red Planet's magnetic field may have lasted longer than thought

Mars' global magnetic field may have hung around for 200 million years longer than scientists had thought, possibly giving life a longer window to take hold on the Red Planet.

Space · Nov 4, 2024

SpaceX scrubs Starlink satellite launch due to apparent rocket helium leak

SpaceX scrubbed a planned launch of 23 Starlink satellites on Sunday (Nov. 3) due to a helium issue in the first stage of the company's Falcon 9 rocket.

Space · Nov 4, 2024

SpaceX launches 3 tons of cargo on 31st ISS resupply flight for NASA (video)

SpaceX launched nearly 6,000 pounds of supplies to the International Space Station today (Nov. 4), on the company's 31st cargo mission for NASA.

Space · Nov 4, 2024

See the moon snuggle up to Venus after sunset tonight

Monday evening (Nov. 4), the night before Election Day, will bring a lovely celestial display involving the two brightest objects in the nighttime sky: the moon and Venus.

Space · Nov 4, 2024

Astronomers urge FCC to halt satellite megaconstellation launches

Over 100 astronomers from leading U.S. universities have signed an open letter calling for an assessment of potential impacts of satellite megaconstellations on Earth's environment.

Space · Nov 4, 2024

China space station crew returns to Earth after six months in space

Three Chinese astronauts have returned to Earth after a six-month stay on China’s Tiangong space station

The Independent UK · Nov 4, 2024