The Latest Breaking News on Space

3 planets will put on a sky show in May — when and how to see them

Venus, Jupiter and Mercury headline May's skywatching, with stunning moon pairings and a three-planet display.

Space · May 2

The Eta Aquarid meteor shower peaks next week: Here's what you need to know

Shooting stars and the occasional fireball may be seen whenever the constellation Aquarius is above the horizon.

Space · May 2

Charles to end Bermuda trip by launching UK Space Agency project

During his final day in Bermuda the King will also open the new Great Bay Coast Guard Station.

Evening Standard · May 2

Is it cake? No, it's a parachute! | Space photo of the day for May 1, 2026

In this donut-shaped bag is a massive parachute. Next stop? Mars.

Space · May 1

NASA's Curiosity and Perseverance rovers capture sweeping Mars panoramas (video)

New panoramic views from NASA's Curiosity and Perseverance rovers reveal dramatically different Martian terrains shaped by ancient water and billions of years of geological change.

Space · May 1

May's full 'Flower Moon' rises tonight: Here's what to expect from the 'micromoon'

May's full moon rises as flowers bloom across the northern hemisphere.

Space · May 1

Artemis 3 has been pushed to late 2027. Can NASA still land astronauts on the moon in 2028?

Artemis 3 slips to late 2027 as Starship and Blue Moon lag, delaying NASA’s lunar return timeline and jeopardizing a 2028 moon landing.

Space · Apr 30

Is Venus volcanically active? Big Hawaiian eruption in 2022 could help scientists find out

Evidence suggests that Venus is still volcanically active, and new data about a big eruption in Hawaii a few years ago could help scientists find out for sure.

Space · Apr 30

Astrophotographer captures Pleiades 'Seven Sisters' glowing through ghostly blue veil

Wispy nebula clouds can be seen reflecting the blue-white light of the Pleiades in the stunning amateur photo.

Space · Apr 30

Apple's Next Big Sci-Fi Franchise Teases Its Biggest Leap Yet

Getting to Titan is rough when things are on fire on Mars. But, in 'For All Mankind,' the next big mission is still happening.

Inverse · Apr 30