The Latest Breaking News on Space

Astronomers discover a giant, rocky 'mega-Earth' 23 times more massive than our planet

"This isn't what we expected at all."

Space · Aug 19

SpaceX Starship the talk of remote Australian island as Elon Musk’s engineers sent to retrieve it

Christmas Island locals who woke to see the spacecraft floating off the coast hope global attention will encourage tourists

The Guardian - AU · Aug 19

Who Is Sophie Adenot? Facts About France's First Female Helicopter Test Pilot Making Spacewalking History

Sophie Adenot becomes the first Frenchwoman to perform a spacewalk at the ISS, marking a significant milestone in her career and inspiring future generations of female astronauts.

International Business Times UK · Aug 19

NASA astronaut and 1st female French spacewalker remove failed ISS antenna but run out of time for replacement

NASA astronaut Anil Menon and first female French spacewalker Sophie Adenot removed a failed antenna but ran out of time to install its replacement at the International Space Station, Aug. 18, 2026.

Space · Aug 18

Starship lives! SpaceX craft arrives at Christmas Island after 24-day ocean ordeal

After Starship's test launch and splashdown last month, SpaceX recovery teams have successfully tugged the vehicle through a turbulent stretch of the Indian Ocean and arrived at calmer waters off the coast of Christmas Island.

Space · Aug 18

SpaceX launches its 100th mission of the year, sends Starlink satellites to orbit (video)

SpaceX launched its 100th mission of the year early Wednesday morning (Aug. 19), sending 24 Starlink satellites to low Earth orbit.

Space · Aug 18

“Jellyfish” Spotted In NASA Mars Photo Sparks Frenzy As People Dig For Explanation

“I’ve got a bad feeling about this. We'd better start the evacuation.”

Bored Panda · Aug 18

Hubble, James Webb Space Telescope team up to capture the 'Black Eye Galaxy' | Space photo of the day for Aug. 18, 2026

The "Black Eye Galaxy" is captured in a gorgeous new composite image from the Hubble and James Webb space telescopes.

Space · Aug 18

Washington's suburbs spread across Maryland, but a NASA image shows green corridors still woven through the urban landscape

Greenbelt Park, established in 1950 near Washington, DC, serves as a crucial sanctuary for local wildlife and a serene escape for residents. This expansive green area underlines the importance of sustainable urban planning, preserving natural habitats amid urban development. The park continues to play an essential role in supporting both…

The Times of India · Aug 18

See gorgeous views of the Aug. 12 total solar eclipse captured from space

Orbiting spacecraft captured incredible views of the moon's shadow darkening Earth during the Aug. 12 total solar eclipse.

Space · Aug 18