Space

The latest discoveries from space agencies and astronomers as they explore galaxies, black holes, exoplanets, and more. Also learn about night sky watching events right here on the home planet.

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Environment

Check out these gorgeous new images of Earth From the GOES-16 satellite Check out these gorgeous new images of Earth From the GOES-16 satellite

By Mary Beth Griggs

These 5 finalists will race to the moon in Google’s Lunar XPrize competition

Science

These 5 finalists will race to the moon in Google’s Lunar XPrize competition These 5 finalists will race to the moon in Google’s Lunar XPrize competition

Today’s rarest space rocks were once common clods

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Today’s rarest space rocks were once common clods Today’s rarest space rocks were once common clods

By Mark D. Kaufman

This is what it would look like to land on Pluto

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This is what it would look like to land on Pluto This is what it would look like to land on Pluto

Cooperation in Space

Science

Going to space helped teach the world to work together Going to space helped teach the world to work together

By Jason Lederman

Science

Here’s what the Obama administration did for science Here’s what the Obama administration did for science

By Jason Lederman

From the archives: In 1999, Eugene Cernan knew we’d make it to Mars

Science

From the archives: In 1999, Eugene Cernan knew we’d make it to Mars From the archives: In 1999, Eugene Cernan knew we’d make it to Mars

By Popular Science, July 1999, by Frank Vizard

That ‘alien megastructure’ star might actually be a planet-eater

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That ‘alien megastructure’ star might actually be a planet-eater That ‘alien megastructure’ star might actually be a planet-eater

By Mark D. Kaufman

We might get to watch a new star explode into the sky in 2022

Science

We might get to watch a new star explode into the sky in 2022 We might get to watch a new star explode into the sky in 2022

By Rachel Feltman

Photograph the night sky with your phone

DIY

How to photograph the night sky on a phone How to photograph the night sky on a phone

By Sophie Bushwick

Science

SpaceX aims to launch the Falcon 9 again this Sunday SpaceX aims to launch the Falcon 9 again this Sunday

Astronauts could live inside ice domes on Mars

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Astronauts could live inside ice domes on Mars Astronauts could live inside ice domes on Mars

By Sara Chodosh

Here’s a tiny slice of the largest-ever 3D map of the cosmos

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Here’s a tiny slice of the largest-ever 3D map of the cosmos Here’s a tiny slice of the largest-ever 3D map of the cosmos

By Sophie Bushwick

In memory of Vera Rubin, the woman the Nobel Prize forgot

Science

In memory of Vera Rubin, the woman the Nobel Prize forgot In memory of Vera Rubin, the woman the Nobel Prize forgot

By Rachel Feltman

Could you fertilize Martian crops with human poop?

Science

Could you fertilize Martian crops with human poop? Could you fertilize Martian crops with human poop?

By Michael Koziol

Trump’s newest adviser wants to mine the moon

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Trump’s newest adviser wants to mine the moon Trump’s newest adviser wants to mine the moon

The hibernation science in ‘Passengers’ is not far from reality

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The hibernation science in ‘Passengers’ is not far from reality The hibernation science in ‘Passengers’ is not far from reality

By Jason Lederman

John Glenn, first American to orbit Earth, dies at 95

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John Glenn, first American to orbit Earth, dies at 95 John Glenn, first American to orbit Earth, dies at 95

By Kelsey D. Atherton

Mars Explorers Wanted Poster

Science

All the NASA space gifs you never knew you needed All the NASA space gifs you never knew you needed

By Rachel Feltman

New Cassini photos show the hexagon on Saturn’s north pole

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New Cassini photos show the hexagon on Saturn’s north pole New Cassini photos show the hexagon on Saturn’s north pole

By Sophie Bushwick

Despite a bumpy beginning, NASA’s Juno is hard at work exploring Jupiter

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Despite a bumpy beginning, NASA’s Juno is hard at work exploring Jupiter Despite a bumpy beginning, NASA’s Juno is hard at work exploring Jupiter

By Leigh Fletcher/The Conversation

Looking for silicon-based alien life? Don’t hold your breath.

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Looking for silicon-based alien life? Don’t hold your breath. Looking for silicon-based alien life? Don’t hold your breath.

By Kate Baggaley

Virgin Galactic’s SpaceShipTwo glides back into the space race

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Virgin Galactic’s SpaceShipTwo glides back into the space race Virgin Galactic’s SpaceShipTwo glides back into the space race

By Kelsey D. Atherton

No one really knows how to name exoplanets

Science

No one really knows how to name exoplanets No one really knows how to name exoplanets

By Michael Koziol

NASA wants you (yes, you) to solve its poop problems

Science

NASA wants you (yes, you) to solve its poop problems NASA wants you (yes, you) to solve its poop problems

By Rachel Feltman

How scientists will use artificial intelligence to find aliens

Technology

How scientists will use artificial intelligence to find aliens How scientists will use artificial intelligence to find aliens

Science

Pluto’s frozen heart may hide an ocean inside Pluto’s frozen heart may hide an ocean inside

space launch march 4

Science

Should we be worried about SpaceX’s plan to fuel the Falcon 9 with astronauts on board? Should we be worried about SpaceX’s plan to fuel the Falcon 9 with astronauts on board?

This week’s supermoon is going to be more super than usual (we promise)

Science

This week’s supermoon is going to be more super than usual (we promise) This week’s supermoon is going to be more super than usual (we promise)

By Samantha Cole

Why Ron Howard and Brian Grazer want to take you to Mars

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Why Ron Howard and Brian Grazer want to take you to Mars Why Ron Howard and Brian Grazer want to take you to Mars

Science

SpaceX Finally Knows What Caused its Falcon 9 Rocket to Explode SpaceX Finally Knows What Caused its Falcon 9 Rocket to Explode

Laser-Eyed Device Could Speed Up NASA’s Search For Life On Mars

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Laser-Eyed Device Could Speed Up NASA’s Search For Life On Mars Laser-Eyed Device Could Speed Up NASA’s Search For Life On Mars

After 20 Years, NASA Finally Finished Building The James Webb Space Telescope

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After 20 Years, NASA Finally Finished Building The James Webb Space Telescope After 20 Years, NASA Finally Finished Building The James Webb Space Telescope

By Knvul Sheikh

10 Disgusting Ways Your Body Betrays You In Space

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10 Disgusting Ways Your Body Betrays You In Space 10 Disgusting Ways Your Body Betrays You In Space

By Michael Koziol

The Cosmic Crash That Created Our Moon Was Crazier Than We Thought

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The Cosmic Crash That Created Our Moon Was Crazier Than We Thought The Cosmic Crash That Created Our Moon Was Crazier Than We Thought

By Samantha Cole

Vintage Space is Moving!

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Vintage Space is Moving! Vintage Space is Moving!

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World’s Biggest Alien-Hunting Project Takes Aim At Mysterious Star

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World’s Biggest Alien-Hunting Project Takes Aim At Mysterious Star World’s Biggest Alien-Hunting Project Takes Aim At Mysterious Star

What’s Inside Proxima Centauri B, Our Nearest Exoplanet Neighbor

Science

What’s Inside Proxima Centauri B, Our Nearest Exoplanet Neighbor What’s Inside Proxima Centauri B, Our Nearest Exoplanet Neighbor

By Charles Q. Choi

Science

After Rough Descent, Europe’s Mars Lander Is Probably Dead After Rough Descent, Europe’s Mars Lander Is Probably Dead

By Rebecca Boyle

Science

Update: One Win, One Big Maybe For Europe’s Mars Mission Update: One Win, One Big Maybe For Europe’s Mars Mission

By Rebecca Boyle

ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter and Schiaparelli Separation

Science

What Will The ExoMars Lander Do? What Will The ExoMars Lander Do?

By Rebecca Boyle

Deep Space Travel Could Damage Astronauts’ Brains

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Deep Space Travel Could Damage Astronauts’ Brains Deep Space Travel Could Damage Astronauts’ Brains

By Kate Baggaley

The Universe May Contain 10 Times More Galaxies Than We Thought

Science

The Universe May Contain 10 Times More Galaxies Than We Thought The Universe May Contain 10 Times More Galaxies Than We Thought

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Can We Predict Global Dust Storms On Mars? Can We Predict Global Dust Storms On Mars?

By Kate Baggaley

The Founding Of The First Space Nation Today Doesn’t Really Mean Anything

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The Founding Of The First Space Nation Today Doesn’t Really Mean Anything The Founding Of The First Space Nation Today Doesn’t Really Mean Anything

NASA Needs To Harness The Genius Of Crowds

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NASA Needs To Harness The Genius Of Crowds NASA Needs To Harness The Genius Of Crowds

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Science

‘Project Blue’ Aims To Take The First Snapshot Of A Twin Earth ‘Project Blue’ Aims To Take The First Snapshot Of A Twin Earth

By Mary Beth Griggs

Orbital ATK’s Rocket Set To Finally Fly Again After 2014 Explosion [Updated]

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Orbital ATK’s Rocket Set To Finally Fly Again After 2014 Explosion [Updated] Orbital ATK’s Rocket Set To Finally Fly Again After 2014 Explosion [Updated]

How The Noise Of Big Rockets Breaks Apart Buildings

Science

How The Noise Of Big Rockets Breaks Apart Buildings How The Noise Of Big Rockets Breaks Apart Buildings

By Amy Shira Teitel

Maybe Alien Life Runs On Cosmic Rays Instead Of Sunlight

Science

Maybe Alien Life Runs On Cosmic Rays Instead Of Sunlight Maybe Alien Life Runs On Cosmic Rays Instead Of Sunlight

Kuaizhou 1 China Expace space Launch

Science

China’s Private Space Industry Prepares To Compete With Spacex And Blue Origin China’s Private Space Industry Prepares To Compete With Spacex And Blue Origin

By Jeffrey Lin and P.W. Singer

Peek At The James Webb Telescope Before It Peers Into Forming Galaxies

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Peek At The James Webb Telescope Before It Peers Into Forming Galaxies Peek At The James Webb Telescope Before It Peers Into Forming Galaxies

By Samantha Cole

What It’s Like To Spacewalk For The First Time

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What It’s Like To Spacewalk For The First Time What It’s Like To Spacewalk For The First Time

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China Plans A Space Plane For Tourists

Science

China Plans A Space Plane For Tourists China Plans A Space Plane For Tourists

By Kelsey D. Atherton

Spaceport America’s Open House Was A Tribute To Empty Space

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Spaceport America’s Open House Was A Tribute To Empty Space Spaceport America’s Open House Was A Tribute To Empty Space

By Kelsey D. Atherton

SpaceX Investigating Possible Sabotage Of Exploded Rocket

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SpaceX Investigating Possible Sabotage Of Exploded Rocket SpaceX Investigating Possible Sabotage Of Exploded Rocket

We’re About To Get Regional Forecasts For Solar Storms

Science

We’re About To Get Regional Forecasts For Solar Storms We’re About To Get Regional Forecasts For Solar Storms

By Mary Beth Griggs

Two N-1 rockets on launch pads

Science

This Rocket Failed to Put Soviets on the Moon This Rocket Failed to Put Soviets on the Moon

By Amy Shira Teitel

Science

A Look Back At Rosetta’s Best Moments A Look Back At Rosetta’s Best Moments

By Kate Baggaley

Elon Musk’s Plan To Colonize Mars Gives Us The Sci-Fi Future We Crave

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Elon Musk’s Plan To Colonize Mars Gives Us The Sci-Fi Future We Crave Elon Musk’s Plan To Colonize Mars Gives Us The Sci-Fi Future We Crave

How to Watch Elon Musk’s Possibly Crazy Plan to Get Us to Mars

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How to Watch Elon Musk’s Possibly Crazy Plan to Get Us to Mars How to Watch Elon Musk’s Possibly Crazy Plan to Get Us to Mars

By Samantha Cole

Illustration of SpaceX 'Red Dragon' craft on Mars

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4 Questions About Elon Musk’s Plan To Colonize Mars 4 Questions About Elon Musk’s Plan To Colonize Mars

This Is How Orion Astronauts Might Protect Themselves From Radiation Storms

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This Is How Orion Astronauts Might Protect Themselves From Radiation Storms This Is How Orion Astronauts Might Protect Themselves From Radiation Storms

By Mary Beth Griggs

Science

See NASA’s SLS Booster Test Fire In Slow Motion See NASA’s SLS Booster Test Fire In Slow Motion

By Mary Beth Griggs