The Latest Breaking News on Space

Powerful GOES-U weather satellite cleared for launch today on SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket

NOAA's GOES-U weather satellite has been cleared for its planned liftoff today (June 25) atop a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket.

Space · Jun 25, 2024

China's Chang'e 6 probe will soon bring samples of the moon's far side to Earth — and scientists are getting excited

China's Chang'e 6 probe is scheduled to return to Earth on June 25, and scientists are starting to get excited about what its far side moon samples can tell us.

Space · Jun 25, 2024

Massive radio telescope array investigates the birth of planets around twin stars

Using the ALMA radio telescope array, astronomers have investigated the disks of gas and dust around young binary stars to better understand how these systems procure planets.

Space · Jun 24, 2024

Rare Celestial Spectacle: Once-in-a-Lifetime Nova To Illuminate Night Skies‌‌

This has been a history for the world that includes the view of the northern lights and the solar eclipse.‌

Zenger · Jun 24, 2024

NASA cancels ISS spacewalk due to spacesuit coolant leak (video)

Two NASA astronauts stopped their International Space Station spacewalk today (June 24) after a spacesuit coolant leak. The astronauts were still in the hatch when it happened.

Space · Jun 24, 2024

SpaceX launches Starlink missions in spaceflight doubleheader (video, photos)

SpaceX launched two batches of its Starlink internet satellites on Sunday (June 23), sending them aloft from Florida and California.

Space · Jun 24, 2024

Will Boeing Starliner issues delay its 1st long-duration astronaut flight? It’s too soon to tell.

All issues encountered during the first astronaut mission of Boeing's Starliner capsule must be addressed before the vehicle is certified for long-duration crewed flights.

Space · Jun 24, 2024

How the GOES U satellite will change Earth and space weather forecasts forever

GOES-U will complete NOAA's GOES-R weather satellite constellation, adding to the capabilities of its siblings and bringing a bigger focus on space weather.

Space · Jun 23, 2024

Perseverance Mars rover digs into intriguing 'Bright Angel' rock formation (photo)

NASA's Perseverance rover has begun studying an intriguingly light-colored patch of rock that mission team members call "Bright Angel."

Space · Jun 23, 2024

US family sues Nasa for $80,000 in damages after space debris hits home

Debris was from a pallet released from space station that did not burn up in atmospheric re-entry

The Guardian - US · Jun 22, 2024