The Latest Breaking News on Space

Look! NASA Captures Image of a Powerful Solar Flare

The Sun unleashed a powerful solar flare ahead of Independence Day. NASA released an image of the flash, captured with its Solar Dynamics Observatory mission.

Inverse · Jul 6, 2023

What would it be like to walk on an asteroid? Scientists explain (video)

How would astronauts walk on an asteroid? With the potential to sink into killer "ball pits" or to take jumps that launch them into space, the answer is "carefully."

Space · Jul 6, 2023

Moon, Mars and beyond: the UAE makes an ambitious foray into space

An analysis on the entry of the UAE and other West Asian nations into the field of space research and their ambitions and prospects

The Hindu · Jul 6, 2023

Researchers discover 'most distant' active supermassive black hole

Researchers have discovered the most distant active supermassive black hole to date with the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST).

The National (Scotland) · Jul 6, 2023

Space shuttle Endeavour preps for move to vertical landing in new museum

LOS ANGELES — After more than a decade on display at the California Science Center, the space shuttle Endeavour will begin the final trek to its permanent home at a new Los Angeles building in the coming months.

Los Angeles Times · Jul 6, 2023

India's moon mission Chandrayaan-3 to be launched on July 14

India\'s moon mission Chandrayaan-3 to be launched on July 14

The Times of India · Jul 6, 2023

India to launch Chandrayaan 3 moon lander and rover on July 14 (video, photos)

India stacked its Chandrayaan 3 moon lander and rover atop their rocket ride on Wednesday (July 5), notching a big milestone ahead of the mission's planned July 14 launch.

Space · Jul 6, 2023

Happy Aphelion Day! Earth is at its farthest from the sun for 2023 today

Earth reaches the farthest point in its orbit around the sun for 2023, called aphelion, on Thursday (July 6) at a distance of 94,506,364 miles (152,093,250 km).

Space · Jul 6, 2023

This NASA probe has been revealing stunning moon views for 14 years. How long will it last?

Over the 14 years since its launch, the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter has produced images and data proven that have transformed our understanding of the moon. But how much longer can the orbiter last?

Space · Jul 6, 2023

When will Ariane 6 fly? Europe's new heavy-lift rocket battles delays as Ariane 5 era ends

Ariane 6 may launch later this year to provide fresh European access to space, but it faces stiff competition from veteran US competitor SpaceX.

Space · Jul 6, 2023