NASA just released 12,000 photos from Artemis 2. Here are our top picks You could spend hours scrolling through the thousands of photos just released by NASA from the Artemis 2 moon mission. Space · May 5
Clusters of bright blue stars and glowing red gas clouds steal the show in this new Hubble image of a glittering galaxy that stopped me in my tracks NASA has published a new image captured by the Hubble Space Telescope depicting a nearby spiral galaxy “glittering” with clusters of stars Digital Camera World · May 5
NASA's biggest collection of Artemis II images is tucked away in this hidden album, from a colorful moon to star trails The space agency has released over 12,000 images taken by the astronauts and onboard automated cameras during the 10-day mission, ranging from candid portraits to awe-inspiring scenes of the dark side of the Moon Digital Camera World · May 5
Moon lander preps for the lunar surface | Space photo of the day for May 6, 2026 Blue Origin's MK1 moon lander has passed its tests in the vacuum chamber as NASA continues to develop the hardware needed to return astronauts to the moon. Space · May 5
'I was not looking for this': Scientist accidentally finds shortcut to Mars that could slash travel time in half A new study suggests early asteroid trajectory data could help design faster Mars missions, potentially cutting round-trip travel time to under a year. LiveScience · May 5
Former NASA chief Jim Bridenstine takes over as CEO of Quantum Space Former NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine is the new CEO of Quantum Space, a company developing maneuverable spacecraft for use by the U.S. military and commercial operators. Space · May 5
Star Wars in real life? Astronomers find 27 possible twin-sun worlds These shifts, imperceptible to the naked eye, can be the gravitational fingerprint of a planet no one has ever seen. Euronews · May 5
NASA is making a powerful new ion engine to send astronauts to Mars — and it just passed its 1st test A prototype ion engine that uses lithium metal vapor as a propellant has aced its first tests, achieving 25 times more power than the ion engine on the Psyche mission. Space · May 5
NASA Scientist Who 'Died Three Times' Says Death Is 'Pure Consciousness' And Peace NASA scientist Ingrid Honkala shares her near-death experiences, describing a profound sense of consciousness beyond physical existence. International Business Times UK · May 5
NASA wants to land astronauts on the moon in 2028. Will SpaceX's Starship or Blue Origin's Blue Moon lander be ready in time? After Artemis 2, NASA's moon return hinges on two unproven commercial landers, each of which faces major technical and timeline challenges. Space · May 5
Trump's proposed NASA budget is a 'horrible threat to our future' in space, Planetary Society CEO says In conversation with Space.com, the new Planetary Society CEO talked about the fight to restore NASA's funding again 2027. Space · May 4
NASA just released 12,000 more Artemis II photos — here are a dozen of our favorites NASA just uploaded more than 12,000 photos snapped by the Artemis II crew during their record-breaking flyby around the moon. Here are some of the most inspiring ones. LiveScience · May 4
Dozens of Star Wars Tatooine-like planets discovered in new space survey There could potentially be thousands of similar planets waiting to be found, researchers say The Independent UK · May 4
Parts Of Mexico City Are Sinking by More Than Two Centimeters Per Month, NASA Radar Shows According to NASA's images, Mexico City is sinking at such a fast pace that the damage can be spotted from space. Latin Times · May 3
Space · May 3 'It was quite a light show!' NASA astronaut spies dramatic fireball from the International Space Station (photos) NASA astronaut Chris Williams photographed a fireball from above recently, capturing the stunning site from aboard the International Space Station.
The Independent UK · May 3 Trump teases release of ‘very interesting’ new uncovered UFO files Vice President JD Vance has described himself as ‘obsessed’ with UFOs
The Guardian - US · May 3 Nasa brought crashing down to earth as budget threat follows lunar success Artemis II inspired the public but the Trump administration wants to slash the science underpinning human spaceflight
Space · May 2 This Week In Space podcast: Episode 208 — Lander, Lander, Who's Got a Lander On Episode 208 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik talk with Space.com's Mike Wall about the risks and realities of the new space race to the moon.
Salon · May 2 Trump's science purge harms the nation The abrupt firing of the board comes at a time of climate crisis and international competition
LiveScience · May 2 Scientists identify 10,000 'impossible' exoplanet candidates, potentially tripling the number of known alien worlds A new study has identified a potentially record-breaking haul of transiting exoplanets, thanks to a machine learning algorithm that analyzed the light curves of more than 80 million previously overlooked stars.
Space · May 2 Galaxies, Artemis 2, space telescopes and stormtroopers: Here are the best photos from our staff Photos from around the space team.
LiveScience · May 2 Science news this week: Risky, lifesaving surgery performed on a baby in the womb, AI agent deletes a company database in 9 seconds, and the universe may end much sooner than expected May 2, 2026: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend.
Space · May 1 Artemis 2 astronauts get the star treatment after historic moon trip They didn't get a parade, but they're certainly being paraded on the big networks.
Space · May 1 Drone radar could help spacecraft pinpoint where to drill for water on Mars, scientists say Drone-mounted radar flown over glaciers on Earth show how the technology can map buried ice in detail, helping future Mars spacecraft choose exactly where to drill.