The Latest Breaking News on Space

Astronomers Believe A Star Is About To Explode 3000 Light Years From Earth — Here’s How to See It

T Coronae Borealis lies in the constellation of Northern Crown and scientists say its about to brightly erupt.

Inverse · Jul 13, 2024

Australia's lunar mission boosts space career chances

Australia's lunar rover mission is inspiring a generation of students to get excited about tangible prospects of a space career.

AAP · Jul 12, 2024

SpaceX Falcon 9 Rocket Experiences Rare Failure

SpaceX's highly reliable Falcon 9 rocket has experienced a rare failure that means the latest batch of the company's Starlink satellites won't make it into orbit, the company said Friday, as regulators opened an investigation.

International Business Times · Jul 12, 2024

FAA demands investigation into in-flight failure of SpaceX rocket

Starlink internet satellites were deployed in dangerously low orbit after explosion on Falcon 9 rocket on Thursday

The Guardian - US · Jul 12, 2024

FAA investigating SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket failure

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration is requiring an investigation into the failure suffered by a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket during a July 11 Starlink satellite launch.

Space · Jul 12, 2024

Galactic penguin honors the 2nd anniversary of James Webb Space Telescope's 1st images

To celebrate the second anniversary of the James Webb Space Telescope's first images, NASA has revealed a cosmic Penguin and Egg.

Space · Jul 12, 2024

Space Force launching lasers in 2025 to help pinpoint the center of Earth

The U.S. Space Force aims to better pinpoint the location of Earth’s center using lasers on GPS satellites slated to launch in 2025.

Space · Jul 12, 2024

Scientists design spacesuit which turns urine into drinking water

The prototype has been inspired by sci-fi film Dune

Evening Standard · Jul 12, 2024

Watch the moon cover up the blue giant star Spica on July 13

On Saturday, July 13, the moon will pass in front of bright blue star Spica in the night sky. The star will disappear behind the moon before reappearing on the other side.

Space · Jul 12, 2024

'Dark comets' may have given Earth its water long ago

'Dark comets,' which have no visible tail, could also explain the strange behavior of the interstellar object 'Oumuamua.

Space · Jul 12, 2024