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Feb 23, 2026
What's Next for Space Exploration and Discovery?
From Artemis II to Red Dwarfs, NASA and Scientists Make Strides
Feb 23, 2026
NASA's Curiosity Rover Uncovers Clues to Mars' Watery Past
NASA's Curiosity rover has been exploring a region on Mars filled with boxwork formations, which suggest ancient groundwater flowed on the Red Planet later than scientists expected, raising new questions about microbial life.
Feb 23, 2026
Space Explorations Advance with New Launches and Discoveries
China's Shenlong Space Plane Takes Flight as NASA and SpaceX Collaborate on Resupply Mission
Feb 23, 2026
Capturing an Earth Twin: The Optical Engineering Challenge
NASA researchers are working to perfect the Habitable Worlds Observatory's optical engineering to distinguish between carbon dioxide and methane/water in exoplanet atmospheres, a crucial step in the search for an Earth-like planet.
Feb 23, 2026
Northern Lights Illuminate Iceland and Canada
A stunning display of the northern lights has been captured by satellite over Iceland and Canada, showcasing the breathtaking beauty of the aurora borealis.
Feb 23, 2026
What's the Best Way to See the Moon and Pleiades Tonight?
The moon will appear close to the Pleiades star cluster in the night sky, offering a rare and breathtaking view for stargazers.
Feb 23, 2026
What's Causing the Blood Moon to Rise Over the US in 2026?
A Total Lunar Eclipse Brings a Rare Celestial Event to American Skies
Feb 23, 2026
Meet Regina Senegal, NASA's Quality Control Leader
Regina Senegal is the acting chief of the Quality and Flight Equipment Division at NASA's Johnson Space Center, managing safety and quality teams for 13 high-profile programs.
Feb 23, 2026
NASA's Moon Rocket Returns to Hangar for Repairs
Delays push astronaut mission to April as helium system malfunction is addressed
Feb 23, 2026
New Theory Aids Search for Life Beyond Earth
A new model for exploring exoplanet atmospheres has been introduced, enabling scientists to better analyze starlight passing through an exoplanet's atmosphere for signs of life.
Feb 23, 2026
Are We Missing Alien Signals?
Researchers consider the notion that Earth may have already received signals from extraterrestrial life, but we didn't notice due to limitations in our search methods.
May 29, 2026
Is Space Exploration Heating Up This Summer?
From rocket explosions to heat waves, the space industry is making headlines this season
May 29, 2026
The Milky Way may have devoured another galaxy named Loki, and astronomers think they've found its remains
The universe has been abuzz with activity, from the discovery of a devoured galaxy's remains to significant advancements in space exploration.
May 29, 2026
What's next for SpaceX's Starship V3 megarocket after its historic debut flight?
From SpaceX's Starship to the Secrets of Gravity, Scientists Make Strides in Understanding the Universe
May 29, 2026
Chang'e-5 regolith studies reveal nanoscale space-weathering processes
Cosmic Discoveries and Rare Lunar Events Unveiling the Wonders of Space and the Moon's Mysteries Astronauts, scientists, and stargazers are abuzz with excitement as a rare blue micromoon rises
May 29, 2026
NASA's Diverse Pursuits: From Supersonic Flight to Distant Worlds
NASA has been actively pursuing various projects that showcase its commitment to innovation and exploration.
May 29, 2026
NASA Explores Mars, Stars, and Leadership Changes
New discoveries on Mars, advancements in astrophysics, and personnel shifts within the agency
Mar 27, 2026
Exploring the Wonders of Our Universe: From Herring Spawn to Baby Planets
A satellite spots a massive herring spawn, astronomers discover baby planets forming around a young star, and the Hubble Space Telescope witnesses a comet reversing its spin.
Mar 20, 2026
Love Project Hail Mary? Here are the Andy Weir books you need to read
Andy Weir's Novel and its Film Adaptation Delve into the Wonders of Space and Science
Mar 20, 2026
What's Been Happening in Space This Week?
From a massive gamma-ray burst to a comet's disintegration, astronomers have been busy
Mar 20, 2026
Spring Arrives with a Bang: Volcanic Eruptions, Space Exploration, and the Search for Life Beyond Earth
The vernal equinox, which marked the beginning of spring in the Northern Hemisphere, occurred on March 20 at 10:46 a.
Mar 13, 2026
Black Holes, Neutron Stars, and Spiral Galaxies: Unveiling the Universe's Secrets
Recent discoveries in astrophysics and space exploration shed light on cosmic phenomena
Mar 13, 2026
What's New in Space and Science This Spring?
From 'Rick and Morty' to real-life rocket launches, here's what's happening in the world of space and science.