NASA spacecraft to study Jupiter moon’s underground ocean cleared for October launch
NASA on Monday approved next month’s launch to Jupiter’s moon Europa after reviewing the spacecraft’s ability to withstand the intense radiation there.
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Boeing’s space capsule springs more helium leaks on its first test flight with astronauts
Boeing’s space capsule developed more leaks during its first test flight with astronauts as it closed in on the International Space Station on Thursday.
SpaceX’s mega rocket makes its fourth test flight from Texas
SpaceX's mega Starship rocket has blasted off on its fourth test flight.
Solar storm puts on brilliant light show across the globe, but no serious problems reported
A powerful solar storm put on an amazing skyward light show across the globe overnight but has caused what appeared to be only minor disruptions to the electric power grid,...
Astronomers find what may be the universe’s brightest object with a black hole devouring a sun a day
Astronomers have discovered what may be the brightest object in the universe, a quasar with a black hole at its heart growing so fast that it swallows the equivalent of...
NASA hears signal from Voyager 2 spacecraft after mistakenly cutting contact
Flight controllers accidentally sent a wrong command nearly two weeks ago that tilted the spacecraft’s antenna away from Earth and severed contact.
NASA’s 1st moon crew in 50 years includes 1 woman, 3 men
The mission’s commander, Reid Wiseman, will be joined by Victor Glover, an African American naval aviator; Christina Koch, who holds the world record for the longest spaceflight by a woman;...
Last-minute problem keeps SpaceX rocket, astronauts grounded
Last-minute technical trouble forced SpaceX to call off Monday's attempt to launch four astronauts to the International Space Station for NASA.
Space telescope uncovers massive galaxies near cosmic dawn
Astronomers have discovered what appear to be massive galaxies dating back to within 600 million years of the Big Bang, suggesting the early universe may have had a stellar fast-track...
Satellite launched to map the world’s oceans, lakes, rivers
A U.S.-French satellite that will map almost all of the world's surface water has rocketed into orbit. The predawn launch Friday from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California capped a...