Nasa’s Artemis astronauts enter quarantine ahead of Moon mission It will be the furthest humans have travelled from Earth since Apollo 17 in 1972 The Independent UK · Jan 26
SpaceX launches advanced GPS satellite for US Space Force (video, photos) SpaceX launched an advanced, jam-resistant GPS satellite for the U.S. Space Force from Florida on Tuesday night (Jan. 27). Space · Jan 26
Alien Life Prospects Rise As Boffins Reveal How Jupiter Moon Europa's Ice Shell Feeds Its Ocean Jupiter's moon Europa may support life via a newly found "sinking ice" process, as British scientists and ESA's Juice mission probe its hidden ocean. International Business Times UK · Jan 26
James Webb telescope peers into 'Eye of God' and finds clues to life's origins — Space photo of the week A spectacular new image from the James Webb Space Telescope reveals intricate structures inside the Helix Nebula, where a dying sunlike star is enriching the galaxy with the elements needed for life. LiveScience · Jan 25
Can we use bees as a model of intelligent alien life to develop interstellar communication? We frequently question whether we are alone in the universe. Space · Jan 24
NASA's Artemis 2 moon rocket is on the launch pad. What's next? Artemis 2 is at the launch pad, but several big tests must be performed before it launches as soon as Feb. 6. Space · Jan 23
Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin will refly booster on next launch of powerful New Glenn rocket Blue Origin will use a flight-proven booster on the next launch of its New Glenn rocket. The liftoff, which is targeted for late February, will be just the third for New Glenn to date. Space · Jan 23
Houston Texans celebrate upcoming Artemis 2 mission | Space photo of the day for Jan. 23, 2025 Leaders from NASA's Johnson Space Center and NASA astronaut Jessica Watkins helped turn a Texans home game into a pop-up space expo. Space · Jan 23
An ocean the size of the Arctic once covered half of Mars, new images hint Mars may have been a "blue planet" with an ocean the size of today's Arctic Ocean, a new study suggests. LiveScience · Jan 23
From ESPN to Netflix: Elle Duncan's next big adventure starts with 'Taipei 101' Elle Duncan has joined Netflix after nearly a decade at ESPN The Independent UK · Jan 22
A black hole 'feeding frenzy' could help explain a cosmic mystery uncovered by the James Webb Space Telescope "It is exciting to think that Little Red Dots may represent the first direct observational evidence of the birth of the most massive black holes in the universe." Space · Jan 22
NASA and families of fallen astronauts mark 40th anniversary of space shuttle Challenger accident Families of the astronauts lost in the space shuttle Challenger accident are marking that tragic day 40 years ago The Independent UK · Jan 22
Jeff Bezos reveals plan for next satellite megaconstellation Blue Origin claims TeraWave network will be faster than SpaceX’s Starlink The Independent UK · Jan 22
ISS astronaut spots Artemis 2 moon rocket on the launch pad from space (photo) A NASA astronaut on the ISS captured the Space Launch System rocket for Artemis 2, a mission that aims to bring four astronauts around the moon as soon as Feb. 6. Space · Jan 22
Tom’s Hardware · Jan 22 NASA taps popular PC hardware performance tool for cockpit simulations — CapFrameX enters government software approval process NASA has started the government software approval process to use CapFrameX on its simulators to benchmark the performance of its systems.
The Independent UK · Jan 22 NASA astronauts make first public appearance after emergency medical evacuation The astronauts who were evacuated from the International Space Station last week have spoken publicly for the first time about their emergency medical evacuation.
International Business Times UK · Jan 22 What Happens if You Send Your Name to the Moon? NASA Opens Public Sign-up Ahead of Artemis II Flyby NASA closed sign-up for sending names to the Moon on Artemis II. Learn what happens to your name on the SD card during the 2026 flyby: from Earth launch to lunar orbit and Pacific splashdown
International Business Times UK · Jan 22 Who Was Emily Beutner? Austin Beutner's Daughter Who Died at 22 With an Undisclosed Cause of Death Emily Beutner, the 22-year-old daughter of Los Angeles mayoral candidate Austin Beutner, has died.
International Business Times UK · Jan 22 Suni Williams' Retirement Highlights Health Risks and Longevity Challenges in Spaceflight Suni Williams' retirement renews focus on astronaut health, long missions, and the limits of human spaceflight.
International Business Times UK · Jan 22 10 Photos of NASA Astronaut Suni Williams: Why the Legend is Quitting NASA After nearly three decades of service, NASA astronaut Suni Williams has officially retired from the space agency.
Space · Jan 21 'We can handle any kind of difficult situation': Crew-11 astronauts say 1st medical evacuation from ISS had a silver lining The fact that Crew-11 returned to Earth safely despite unprecedented circumstances bodes well for the success of future missions that go farther afield, astronauts said.
Space · Jan 21 'Eye of God' nebula looks like a cosmic lava lamp in new James Webb Space Telescope image It may be one of the most iconic sights in the night sky, but astronomers have never seen the Helix Nebula like this before.
The Independent UK · Jan 21 Ultrasound machine was crucial during astronaut medical issue at space station, Crew 11 says The astronauts gave public remarks for the first time Wednesday since being evacuated from the International Space Station
Space · Jan 21 Record-setting astronaut Suni Williams retires from NASA after 27 years Astronaut Suni Williams left NASA late last month after 27 years of service. She spent a total of 608 days in space, more than all but one other American astronaut.
International Business Times UK · Jan 21 Quick Facts About Suni Williams: NASA Legend Decides to Retire After 9 Months Trapped in Space NASA astronaut Suni Williams retires after 27-year career, 608 days in space, and nine-month ordeal aboard malfunctioning Starliner spacecraft that made global headlines.