The most powerful explosions in the universe could reveal where gold comes from
Extraordinarily powerful light from gamma-ray bursts might help produce heavy elements from the outer shells of dying stars.
Perseverance Watched a Dust Devil Eat Another
NASA’s Perseverance was scanning the rim of Jezero Crater when it spotted a Martian dust devil overtake and consume another smaller one. The rover was about a kilometer away from…
Fram2 astronaut mission’s West Coast splashdown opens new era for SpaceX
SpaceX’s Fram2 astronaut mission returned to Earth in the Pacific Ocean on Friday (April 4), marking a first for the spaceflight company.
Celebrate ‘Star Trek’ and help feed the hungry for First Contact Day today
Trek Talks 4 falls on April 5 this year, with 8 hours of epic ‘Star Trek’ guests and panels.
This Week In Space podcast: Episode 155 — Space News You Can Use
On Episode 155 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik talk about cool space news you can use (if you’re not stuck on the ISS!)
The moon joins Mars and Jupiter in a ‘mini planet parade’ tonight. Here’s how to see it
If you’re lucky enough to have clear skies tonight, you can catch a “mini planet parade” as Mars and Jupiter appear alongside a half-lit moon in the southwestern sky.
NASA seeks proposals for two private astronaut missions to ISS
NASA’s latest call for proposals for private astronaut missions to the space station opens the door to having those missions commanded by someone other than a former NASA astronaut. The…
Jared Isaacman, Trump’s pick for NASA chief, to get Senate confirmation hearing on April 9
Isaacman, a billionaire and private astronaut, has flown in space twice on SpaceX rockets and spacecraft.
Space companies swept up in far-reaching trade war
Space companies joined heavy stock market declines across the board as governments started responding to sweeping U.S. tariffs across dozens of countries. The post Space companies swept up in far-reaching…