The Latest Breaking News on Space

No return date yet for NASA astronauts who launched to space station aboard Boeing's capsule

NASA says two astronauts will stay in space longer to continue troubleshooting Boeing’s capsule

The Independent UK · Jun 28, 2024

Mars is an asteroid punching bag, NASA data reveals

Small asteroids have the Red Planet in their crosshairs more often than not, as Mars lander's seismometer detects their impacts.

Space · Jun 28, 2024

The gorgeous Ring Nebula makes a stunning skywatching sight this week

Head outside this week at around 10 p.m. local daylight time and face due east and locate the Ring Nebula for a summertime skywatching treat.

Space · Jun 28, 2024

ISS astronauts take cover as defunct Russian satellite shatters

RESURS-P1 satellite splits into nearly 200 pieces, adding to the dangerous mass of debris already in orbit.

Al Jazeera · Jun 28, 2024

Mars Gets Slammed By Basketball-Sized Meteors Everyday, A New Study Finds

Among the more than 1300 Marsquakes that NASA’s InSight lander recorded, 86 turned out to be the sudden impact of meteors slamming into the Martian ground.

Inverse · Jun 28, 2024

Tour the famous 'Pillars of Creation' with gorgeous new 3D views from Hubble and JWST (video)

Data from the Hubble and James Webb space telescopes combine to create an awe-inspiring visualization of the Pillars of Creation.

Space · Jun 27, 2024

Watch 2 tiny satellites deploy from the ISS in dazzling time-lapse video

Two small satellites were recently ejected from the International Space Station to begin scientific experiments in low Earth orbit, and their leap into freedom was caught on camera.

Space · Jun 27, 2024

Why are two Boeing astronauts stuck in space?

A series of problems with new Boeing CST-100 Starliner spacecraft has delayed return to Earth.

Al Jazeera · Jun 27, 2024

The moon on Earth: Astrobotic unveils 'proving ground' for future lunar missions

Pittsburgh-based company Astrobotic has unveiled a lunar testing ground to help prepare for a range of coming moon missions.

Space · Jun 27, 2024

ISS astronauts take shelter in Boeing Starliner and other return spacecraft after June 26 satellite breakup

ISS astronauts retreated to three return spacecraft late on June 26 after a satellite breakup incident in a nearby orbit. NASA cleared the crew to return to their duties after 1 hour.

Space · Jun 27, 2024