The Latest Breaking News on Space

The Orion capsule's heat shield had issues during the uncrewed Artemis 1 moon mission in late 2022. Here are the steps NASA has taken to prevent them from recurring on Artemis 2.

Astronomers may finally understand why planets orbiting two suns, the real-world equivalents of the "Star Wars" planet Tatooine, are so scarce in our galaxy — and it has to do with general relativity.

Moon was a distraction and Mars the goal for billionaire SpaceX chief – could Trump have influenced his U-turn?

NASA has selected the California startup Vast to operate the sixth private astronaut mission to the International Space Station. Liftoff is targeted for summer 2027.

The UAE has partnered with SpaceX's Starlink to bring digital education to remote students globally. This initiative, launched at the World Government Summit 2026, uses satellite internet to overcome infrastructure barriers, enabling access to online learning platforms and resources. The first phase targets 100 underserved locations, aiming to bridge the…

NASA launched two rockets from Alaska this week to learn more about the electrical "circuitry" within auroras.

The International Space Station is back to full strength with the arrival of four new astronauts

On Episode 197 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik talk with Aarti Holla-Maini and Rick Jenet about the importance of the United Nations Office of Outer Space Affairs.

The Rosette Nebula is located 5,000 light-years from Earth in the constellation Monoceros.