Scientists find secret comet in the asteroid belt — how many others are there?
Main-belt comets that scientists keep finding could provide new insights into the birth of our solar system.
NASA Accelerates Space Exploration, Earth Science for All in 2024
With a look back at 2024, NASA is celebrating its many innovative and inspiring accomplishments this year including for the first time, landing new science and technology on the Moon…
Other Liquids Could Be Forming Minerals on Mars
Most people will think of a dry arid landscape when they think of Mars. When seen from orbit, dry river channels and lake-beds can be seen along with mineral deposits…
Jared Isaacman is Trump’s Choice for NASA Administrator
As a new President of the United States is elected, the NASA administrator role is usually reviewed. With the election of Trump, a new administrator has been chosen, Jared Isaacman.…
NASA Awards Operations, Services, Maintenance, and Infrastructure Contract
Credit: NASA NASA has selected Nova Space Solutions, LLC of Anchorage, Alaska, to provide operations, services, maintenance, and infrastructure support for NASA’s Stennis Space Center near Bay St. Louis, Mississippi,…
See Jupiter at its biggest and brightest this weekend
Jupiter will reach opposition on Dec. 7, rising opposite of the sun as seen from Earth. It will also make its closest approach to us, appearing brighter in our sky.
NASA Pushes Human Moon Landing Back to 2027
The Artemis moon landings are delayed again due to technical difficulties. This time, the problem is with the Orion spacecraft heat shield. NASA administrator Bill Nelson announced that the new…
Lunar Autonomy Challenge: Selected Teams
Congratulations to the selected teams and their schools who will participate in the Lunar Autonomy Challenge! 31 teams were selected for the qualifying round, engaging 229 students from colleges and…
SpaceNews Announces Winners of the 7th Annual Icon Awards
Washington, D.C. — SpaceNews, the leading B2B news organization covering the business, politics and technology of the space industry, announced the winners of the 7th annual SpaceNews Icon Awards on…
‘Interstellar’ returns from deep space to IMAX theaters starting today for 10th anniversary
“Interstellar” returns to IMAX theaters for a one-week run today for its 10th anniversary.