The Artemis generation has to deal with conspiracy theorists, too. The four astronauts of NASA’s Artemis 2 mission were accosted on Capitol Hill earlier this month by an aggressive man,…
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Venus and the crescent moon dazzle in a spectacular post-sunset show (photos)
The crescent moon and Venus put on a spectacular show for skywatchers worldwide during a dramatic close approach in the evening sky earlier this week. Read on to see a…
NASA satellite will test orbital ‘gas station’ tech to help astronauts reach the moon and Mars
A new NASA satellite will test critical technologies for storing and transferring super-chilled, cryogenic fuels in space in order to help astronauts reach the moon and potentially Mars someday. The…
Artemis 2 Orion’s heat shield shines with vivid detail in new NASA video
The Orion capsule’s heat shield was a big topic of discussion during the Artemis 2 moon mission, and for good reason: It was the key component of the spacecraft that…
Watch NASA’s new Mars helicopter rotor break the speed of sound (video)
NASA is testing the limits of future Mars aircraft as it works to develop a next-generation fleet of helicopters that will fly through the thin atmosphere of the Red Planet.…
This Week In Space podcast: Episode 210 — ESCAPADES at Mars
ESCAPADES at Mars – Dr. Robert Lillis of the Mars ESCAPADE Mission – YouTube Watch On On Episode 210 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik talk…
I thought my backyard had too much light pollution for astrophotography. This telescope proved me wrong
I live under heavily light-polluted suburban skies in Nottingham, U.K., where the glow of streetlights often drowns out all but the brightest of stars. My backyard — boxed in by…
Neil deGrasse Tyson serves up timely alien encounter advice in his latest book, ‘Take Me To Your Leader’ (interview)
Delivering a refreshing fusion of science, pop culture, history, and esoteric humor, renowned astrophysicist, lecturer, and best selling author Neil deGrasse Tyson takes us on a whirlwind tour of UFO…
The Whirlpool Galaxy comes alive photo of the day for May 13, 2026
The Whirlpool Galaxy sprawls across the cosmos in this striking new snapshot from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope (JWST). The galaxy, formally known as M51 (Messier 51), stretches out its…
NASA’s Psyche asteroid probe will fly within 3,000 miles of Mars on May 15: Here’s what to expect
NASA’s asteroid-bound Psyche mission is headed for an encounter with Mars on Friday (May 15). The spacecraft, which is on its way to an asteroid also called Psyche, will come…
