James Webb Space Telescope arrives in French Guiana ahead of launch
The James Webb Space Telescope, which will allow astronomers to hunt for habitable exoplanets, has arrived at its launch destination in French Guiana.
‘Like diamonds in the sky’: NASA’s Lucy mission launches to study asteroids
NASA’s Lucy spacecraft has blasted off from Earth and is on its way to study the Trojan asteroids in our solar system.
Perseverance rover captures stunning panoramic image of Mars’s South Séítah
NASA has released a stunning panoramic view of the surface of Mars, composed of pictures taken by the Perseverance rover.
NASA wants you to appreciate the moon on Saturday night
NASA has some exciting goodies lined up for International Observe the Moon Night this Saturday. Here’s what to expect.
NASA video reveals complexity of Mars Sample Return mission
Watch this NASA video showing the complex series of steps required to bring the first samples of Mars rock to Earth, a mission it plans to carry out by 2030.
How to watch NASA’s asteroid explorer Lucy launch this week
This week, NASA is launching its newest explorer: Lucy, a spacecraft that will travel to the asteroids near Jupiter. Here’s how to watch the launch live.
Perseverance confirms Jezero Crater was once a lake, could have supported life
Data from the Perseverance rover confirms that the Jezero Crater was once a large lake, supporting the possibility that life could once have blossomed on Mars.
Test of Boeing’s troubled Starliner capsule pushed to next year
Things aren’t looking good for Boeing’s Starliner capsule. NASA has confirmed that the craft’s second orbital test flight has now been postponed until 2022.
Meet NASA’s Crew-3, who are getting ready for a Halloween launch to the ISS
A new group of astronauts will soon be journeying to the International Space Station, traveling aboard a brand-new SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft.
Check out NASA’s top skywatching tips for this month
Telescope or no telescope, you can enjoy all of the night-sky treats recommended by NASA throughout the month of October.