Webb Telescope zooms in on supernova that exploded in 1987SN 1987A gained notoriety when it exploded, giving off the power of over 100 million suns. Now, NASA is getting an up-close look at the supernova.
Rare Super Blue Moon to shine on Aug. 30: Here's how to see itThis year's rare Super Blue Moon will shine bright in a clear sky on Aug. 30, and it corresponds with a celebration on Earth this year.
SpaceX and NASA launched 4 astronauts from 4 nations into spaceSpaceX has successfully launched eight crews for NASA.
India's spacecraft shares first photos from the moon's south poleThe unmanned Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft is the first to land on this part of the lunar surface.
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India makes space history with rare lunar touchdownIndia just became only the fourth nation to successfully land a mission on the moon.
India becomes 4th country to land a spacecraft on the moonIndia joins the United States, the Soviet Union and China in achieving a moon landing.
NASA's Webb telescope offers new look at Ring NebulaThe bright Ring Nebula rests about 2,200 light-years away from Earth and is visible on clear summer evenings in the northern hemisphere.
Russia's Luna-25 spacecraft has crashed into the moonThe Russian space agency said it ran into trouble while preparing for its pre-landing orbit.
Massive star offers new details on the most magnetic objects in spaceScientists have focused on magnetars, which are neutron stars that have extremely powerful magnetic fields.
NASA discovers glowing question mark in space. What is it?This is the first time scientists have seen the cosmic question mark.
NASA scientists discover Mars is spinning fasterIn addition to providing amazing photos of the Red Planet, the InSight lander sent valuable data back to Earth.
Russia launches lunar spacecraft in first moon mission in 50 yearsOnly three countries have managed successful moon landings: the Soviet Union, the United States and China.
Women mark major milestones in Virgin Galactic's 1st tourism flightThe cost to go to space on a Virgin Galactic spacecraft is $450,000.
The peak of the Perseid meteor shower will be the best in yearsA nearly completely dark sky will make for ideal viewing conditions this year, so mark your calendars.
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August’s blue supermoon will be the closest of the yearWith two supermoons, this month will be exciting for skywatchers!
James Webb telescope discovers water in planetary system near our ownAstronomers say they've discovered water vapor near an old star with a planet-creating disk. No planets were found to be forming near its inner disk.
Hubble telescope spots huge rocks falling from asteroidNASA said 37 boulders in sizes up to 22 feet across were "free-flung" from the asteroid Dimorphos.
Why is Amazon planning to send satellites into space?The satellites will be launched from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Blue Origin and United Launch Alliance rockets.
Virgin Galactic announces first private passenger flight to spaceThe flight window for Virgin Galactic's first passenger spaceflight will open Aug. 10.
Crowds cheer as India launches a lander and rover to explore the moonThe spacecraft is set to embark on a journey lasting slightly over a month before landing on the moon's surface later in August.
Prof. Avi Loeb says objects from Pacific Ocean may be alien technologyHe's studied space for years, and says a piece of matter from an Earth ocean yields clues that it could be from an extraterrestrial spacecraft.
NASA celebrates anniversary of Webb Telescope with stunning new imageFrom photos of our solar system to the edges of the known universe, the James Webb Space Telescope has captured it all in its first year.
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Solar storm to make Northern Lights visible in multiple US statesThe natural phenomenon known as the aurora borealis, or Northern Lights, is predominantly observed in the regions of Alaska, Canada, and Scandinavia.
Saturn rings captured in detail never seen beforeNASA's Webb Space Telescope used an infrared camera, which made Saturn a bit darker, but made its icy rings a lot brighter.
Look: Majestic images of a supermoon light up the night skyA supermoon occurs when our moon appears larger and brighter than normal, as a full moon orbits Earth at its closest point.
Scientists used Star Wars to explain why this mysterious planet still existsScience meets science fiction!
'No do-overs': NASA team preps for return of historic asteroid missionNASA's OSIRIS-REx mission is coming to a close this September. Scientists are currently rehearsing plans for receiving the capsule upon its return.
Virgin Galactic completes first commercial space flightSix people were on the Galactic 01 space flight, including three from the Italian Air Force and the National Research Council of Italy.
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July's full 'Buck Moon' is the first supermoon of 2023The next full moon will the first of four supermoons in a row.
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Yearlong NASA mission to fake Mars simulates life on the planetNASA researchers will simulate a mission by staying a year inside an artificial Mars built in Houston's Johnson Space Center.
