How engineers fixed Lucy spacecraft’s solar array issue as it whizzed through space
NASA’s Lucy spacecraft had a troubled start to its mission, with a deployment issue affecting its solar power system. Here’s how they fixed it.
NASA gets ready for Artemis lunar launch later this month
NASA is getting ready for a new era of lunar exploration with the upcoming Artemis I mission launch. Now, teams are working on final testing and preparations.
Wish a very happy 10th landing anniversary to Mars rover Curiosity
Today NASA’s Curiosity rover celebrates 10 years on the red planet, and it’s still going strong.
See elements as colors in this galaxy where stars are being born
A stunning image of the starburst galaxy NGC 4303 shows different elements in different colors, giving a peek into how stars form.
Light it up like dynamite: South Korea launches first lunar mission
South Korea began its first mission to the moon this week with the launch of its Korea Pathfinder Lunar Orbiter (KPLO) mission from Florida.
NASA condemns Chinese space debris’ free fall to Earth
Debris from a Chinese rocket has made an uncontrolled re-entry into Earth’s atmosphere over Southeast Asia.
How ESA is getting its spacecraft ready to explore hellish conditions of Venus
Recently the European Space Agency revealed information about how it will test and prepare its EnVision craft for Venus’s hellish conditions.
Future moon explorers could stay cozy in lunar pits
Future moon explorers could make a cozy home base away from the alternately freezing and hot conditions of the lunar surface by sheltering in lunar pits.
Hubble captures a diverse trio of galactic objects
Researchers share stunning images taken by the Hubble Space Telescope every week, and this image shows a trio of galactic objects of varying different types.
James Webb Space Telescope may have spotted its first supernova
The James Webb firsts keep coming, with the new space telescope having recently spotted its first supernova.