The Latest Breaking News from NASA

Researchers from a range of fields agree that the current state of Earth's orbit is on course for a disaster much like that in the film.

X-ray observations from the supernova remnant SN 1006 show its magnetic fields align to accelerate cosmic rays.

NASA has released a new image of an eerie, cranium-shaped caldera in the Sahara Desert, which looks like it is staring right at the orbiting camera.

On Monday, NASA published a stunning image of the Crab Nebula and the cosmic aftermath of a 1,000-year-old supernova.

A shrieking skull, a cackling witch, a ghostly hand and other cosmic illusions haunt our skies. Which do you think is the spookiest object in the universe?

A pink glow is shining on the faces of enthusiastic students as they tend to plants in purpose-built grow boxes for space stations.

The ISS is destined to be sent spiralling into the Pacific Ocean in 2031, yet the controversy over the £120bn behemoth continues

Seismic data from NASA's InSight lander reveals Mars' core is likely surrounded by a molten silicate layer, suggesting it is smaller and denser than previously thought. Two studies in Nature used seismic signals, simulations and models to estimate the size and composition of the core. Results suggest a higher density…

Astronauts and scientists collaborate to trial the Handheld Universal Lunar Camera (HULC) in lunar-like landscapes of Spain.

For centuries, the quest for new elements was a driving force in many scientific disciplines. Understanding an atom’s structure and the development of nuclear science allowed scientists to accomplish the old goal of alchemists – turning one element into another.

NASA's OSIRIS-REx mission faces challenge as scientists struggle to access precious asteroid sample