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Next-gen satellites will paint a clearer picture of a changing Earth

From tracking hazards in the ocean to predicting the strength of hurricanes, NOAA's GeoXO series continues on the legacy of the GOES-R series — but wi...

Next-gen satellites will paint a clearer picture of a changing Earth

Could alien life be hiding in the rings of Saturn or Jupiter?

The rings that circle gas giants like Saturn are composed mostly of water-ice particles. Could life exist in these beautiful and enigmatic structures?...

Could alien life be hiding in the rings of Saturn or Jupiter?

James Webb Space Telescope suggests supermassive black holes grew from heavy cosmic 'seeds'

The mystery of how early universe supermassive black holes grew so quickly may be solved, with the James Webb Space Telescope finding the first eviden...

James Webb Space Telescope suggests supermassive black holes grew from heavy cosmic 'seeds'

'God's Hand' interstellar cloud reaches for the stars in new Dark Energy Camera image (video)

The Dark Energy Camera has imaged a ghostly hand claw reaching out to grab a distant galaxy. There's nothing supernatural about this structure known a...

'God's Hand' interstellar cloud reaches for the stars in new Dark Energy Camera image (video)

The Force is strong with new 'Star Wars: The Acolyte' trailer (video)

Disney+ releases a new trailer for its upcoming series "Star Wars: The Acolyte" that delves into the High Republic era and seems to depict a deep awak...

The Force is strong with new 'Star Wars: The Acolyte' trailer (video)

See the sun's corona revealed in all its glory during 2024 total solar eclipse (photo)

Astrophotographer Miguel Claro explains how taking a high resolution solar image like this one represents an enormous amount of personal and professio...

See the sun's corona revealed in all its glory during 2024 total solar eclipse (photo)

See this galaxy's bright center? It's home to a voracious supermassive black hole

To launch Black Hole Week, NASA released this new Hubble image of spiral galaxy NGC 4951.

See this galaxy's bright center? It's home to a voracious supermassive black hole

Black hole collision 'alerts' could notify astronomers within 30 seconds of detection

Astronomers will be alerted to gravitational waves faster than ever before as LIGO and other detectors "listen" to a universal symphony.

Black hole collision 'alerts' could notify astronomers within 30 seconds of detection

New moon of May 2024 tonight welcomes the stars of summer

The new moon of May 2024 will see the bright constellations of summer begin to rise just as those of winter sink below the horizon.

New moon of May 2024 tonight welcomes the stars of summer

Watch 2 bus-size asteroids make close flybys of Earth this week (video)

Two asteroids are expected to make close but safe approaches to Earth this week, and you can watch them live.

Watch 2 bus-size asteroids make close flybys of Earth this week (video)

Spacecraft captures absolutely incredible video of plasma swirling on the sun

The video gives an insight into the energetic events that transfer energy and plasma into the solar corona that ultimately drives the solar wind.

Spacecraft captures absolutely incredible video of plasma swirling on the sun

Starliner's Mission Control team 'very excited' for capsule's 1st-ever astronaut launch (exclusive)

NASA and Boeing are working together to send the first astronauts to space on Starliner on May 6. Among the Mission Control support team is Kennedy Sp...

Starliner's Mission Control team 'very excited' for capsule's 1st-ever astronaut launch (exclusive)

SpaceX reveals new EVA suit for upcoming Polaris Dawn private spaceflight (video)

SpaceX revealed its new spacesuit designed for Crew Dragon passengers to unbuckle and float outside the spacecraft.

SpaceX reveals new EVA suit for upcoming Polaris Dawn private spaceflight (video)

SpaceX launches 23 Starlink satellites from Florida (video)

SpaceX launched another batch of its Starlink internet satellites today (May 6), the company's 46th orbital mission of the year already.

SpaceX launches 23 Starlink satellites from Florida (video)

Boeing's Starliner launch will be the 1st astronaut flight on an Atlas V rocket. How did NASA and ULA get it ready for crews? (exclusive)

NASA astronauts will ride a United Launch Alliance Atlas V for the 1st time on May 6. Getting the long-running rocket ready for humans took thousands ...

Boeing's Starliner launch will be the 1st astronaut flight on an Atlas V rocket. How did NASA and ULA get it ready for crews? (exclusive)

Sun unleashes X-class solar flare, radio blackouts reported (video)

A recently detected sunspot region unleashed a powerful X4.5 solar flare early Monday morning, causing radio blackouts throughout parts of the Eastern...

Sun unleashes X-class solar flare, radio blackouts reported (video)

The ISS may be more visible in the night sky throughout May. Here's how to see it

The International Space Station, the largest and brightest object now orbiting Earth, will provide excellent views for skywatchers across much of the ...

The ISS may be more visible in the night sky throughout May. Here's how to see it

1st woman to command a US spacecraft Eileen Collins 'signs' patch to inspire girls

A patch created to honor Eileen Collins, the first woman to command a U.S. spacecraft, features a geometric pattern representing the glow of her space...

1st woman to command a US spacecraft Eileen Collins 'signs' patch to inspire girls

Boeing Starliner brings astronaut launches back to Atlas rocket and Cape Canaveral

The launch of astronauts on a Boeing spacecraft will mark a first for the company, but will also bring human spaceflight back to a rocket and launch s...

Boeing Starliner brings astronaut launches back to Atlas rocket and Cape Canaveral

NASA astronaut and director Ellen Ochoa awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom

The first Hispanic woman to launch into space is now the second female astronaut to be awarded the United States' highest honor. Ellen Ochoa was besto...

NASA astronaut and director Ellen Ochoa awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom