The Latest Breaking News on Space

NASA's PREFIRE mission is ready to unlock the mysteries of Earth's poles

A pair of cubesats will measure far-infrared radiation from Earth's poles to improve climate predictions.

Space · May 18, 2024

This Week In Space podcast: Episode 111 —The Big Glass Wars

On Episode 111 of This Week In Space, Rod and Tariq talk with John Mulchaey, Director of the Carnegie Observatories, about the threat to completing two new giant astronomical observatories.

Space · May 18, 2024

Why we're one step closer to understanding how Earth got its oceans (op-ed)

Earth may have gotten some of its water from 'dark comets,' and the forthcoming Vera C. Rubin Observatory could uncover key clues about these mysterious cosmic bodies.

Space · May 18, 2024

'Dad's Going Up In A Rocket!' French Businessman Set For Launch

He arrived in Texas, tried on his flight suit for the first time, and is now preparing to live out his childhood dream.

International Business Times · May 18, 2024

Boeing's 1st Starliner astronaut launch delayed again, to May 25

The first crewed mission of Boeing's new Starliner spacecraft has been pushed back by an additional four days, to May 25.

Space · May 17, 2024

India's ambitious 2nd Mars mission to include a rover, helicopter, sky crane and a supersonic parachute

India's second mission to Mars will include a rover, helicopter, sky crane and a supersonic parachute, according to media reports.

Space · May 17, 2024

Massive sunspot that brought widespread auroras to Earth now targets Mars

After quite the aurora experience across Earth this past weekend, beastly sunspot AR3664 could give Mars quite the same solar spectacular.

Space · May 17, 2024

Here we go again — new sunspot regions emerge, strong solar flare recorded

With the decrease of potential impacts from AR 3664, forecasters are monitoring new sunspot regions developing on the eastern half of the sun.

Space · May 17, 2024

US Space Force is launching more missions than ever. Lawmakers worry America's spaceports can't keep up

The House Armed Services Committee has raised concerns about whether Space Force's two main coastal ranges can keep up with rising launch demands.

Space · May 17, 2024

A New NASA Image Captures A Trio Of Stars In A Cosmic Nursery

Hubble telescope takes an incredible shot of three baby stars lighting up the cosmic dust that likely gave birth to them — 550 light-years away.

Inverse · May 17, 2024