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Jupiter's moon Europa has an ice shell about 18 miles thick — and that could be bad news for alien life

Using data gathered by NASA's Juno Jupiter orbiter, scientists estimate that Europa's ice shell is about 18 miles thick — which could make it hard for nutrients to get down to its buried ocean.

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40 years after the space shuttle Challenger disaster, spaceflight remains far from routine

Seven astronauts lost their lives during the Challenger space shuttle disaster on Jan. 28, 1986. Four decades later, human spaceflight remains a difficult business.

Space

Are there thunderstorms on Mars? A planetary scientist explains the red planet’s dry, dusty storms

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60,000 feet above Earth, NASA is hunting for the minerals that power phones, EVs and clean energy

The microwave-sized sensor detects 'spectral fingerprints' of important minerals.

Space

Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS wasn't supposed to be there — meet the astronomer who discovered it

Dr. Larry Denneau of the University of Hawaii is nothing like your typical astronomer.

Space

NASA Is Stress-Testing Mars Tech in Earth's Harshest Deserts — And the Results Are Wild

NASA is stress-testing new Mars exploration tech in Earth's harshest deserts, revealing surprising insights into how future drones, robots and gliders could survive the Red Planet.

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Four Asteroids Race Past Earth in 24 Hours — Here's How Close They'll Really Get

NASA has confirmed that four near-Earth asteroids will pass by Earth within 24 hours, but all will remain at safe distances far beyond any impact threat.

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Asteroid discovered only 2 days ago just flew by Earth closer than the moon

A small asteroid, called 2025 TP5, safely flew by our planet on Oct. 15 at about a quarter of the distance to the moon.

Space

NASA lays off 550 employees at Jet Propulsion Laboratory in sweeping 'realignment' of workforce

NASA has announced a new wave of layoffs at its Jet Propulsion Laboratory, as the agency undergoes a sweeping "realignment" of its workforce.

Space

If aliens explore space like humans do, NASA scientists know where to look for their signals

Studying the signals that humanity beams through the solar system has allowed a team of NASA researchers to pinpoint where and when astronomers should hunt for alien technosignatures.

Space

What would Mars look like under an Earth-like blue sky? NASA's Perseverance rover just showed us

NASA's Perseverance Mars rover captured a breathtaking panorama of the Red Planet surface depicted in false-color under a blue sky.

Space

NASA's Europa Clipper radar passes key test during Mars flyby

NASA's Europa Clipper spacecraft successfully tested its ice-penetrating radar system during a close flyby of Mars earlier this year.

Space

This Week In Space podcast: Episode 169 — The Day Mars Died

On Episode 169 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik are joined by JPL Chief Engineer Emeritus Rob Manning to look back at the Mariner 4 Mars mission 60 years later.

Space

Clinton Nsiala Rangers transfer exit latest as 'three clubs interested'

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If aliens existed on Mars 3.7 billion years ago, they would have needed umbrellas

"Our work is a new piece of evidence that suggests that Mars was once a much more complex and active planet than it is now."

Space

Happy anniversary, Mariner 4! NASA probe got 1st-ever up-close look at Mars 60 years ago today

Since then, a multitude of spacecraft have rocketed Marsward from a variety of nations.

Space

NASA's Curiosity rover takes a closer look at 'spiderwebs' on Mars | Space photo of the day for July 1, 2025

The Mars rover captured images of low ridges called boxwork patterns, which appear like spiderwebs from space.

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NASA's Jet Propulsion Lab ending remote work policy for nearly 5,500 employees. 'Employees who do not return by their required date will be considered to have resigned.'

NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory has told more than 5,500 hybrid and telework employees that they must return to on-site work or resign.

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Curious circles on Venus suggest its surface is still changing

A new study reveals fresh signs of geological activity on Venus — clues that the planet's mysterious surface is still changing today.

Space

Laurie Leshin stepping down as director of NASA’s Jet Propulsion Lab

NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory will prepare for new leadership, as current director Laurie Leshin has announced that she's stepping down from the role next month.

Space

NASA developing 1st-ever space-based quantum sensor for gravity measurements

Scientists are developing an advanced quantum sensor for low Earth orbit that can detect the tiniest tremors in Earth's gravity.

Space

Capturing the cosmos on canvas: How art helps scientists and space agencies communicate with the public

Astrophysicist and artist Ed Belbruno explains how art helps scientists communicate their work to the public and even discover solutions to spaceflight and astronomy problems.

Space

SpaceX to launch water-hunting moon probe 'Lunar Trailblazer' on Feb. 26

NASA's Lunar Trailblazer probe has made it to Florida's Cape Canaveral to prep for its launch to the moon, which could occur as soon as Feb. 26.

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NASA Jet Propulsion Lab opens doors after LA fires, helps firefighter helicopters refuel

NASA's Jet Propulsion Lab begins normal operations after devastating LA fires as hundreds of employees who were displaced begin rebuilding their lives.

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Planetary Parade 2025: when and how to see 7 planets line up over UK skies this February

A rare celestial event where seven planets align is visible in the UK skies on Friday night

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