Perseverance rover watches 'googly eye' solar eclipse from Mars By Samantha Mathewson published 7 November 24 NASA's Perseverance Mars rover was treated to a 'googly eye' solar eclipse on Sept. 30 as the planet's moon Phobos passed in front of the sun.
Watch sun erupt in 1st images from NOAA's groundbreaking new satellite By Samantha Mathewson published 2 November 24 NOAA shared new images taken by the world's first operational space-based coronagraph, CCOR-1, captured during a solar storm outburst.
'Cryptic terrain' and dark dust surrounds Mars' icy south pole, new photos reveal By Samantha Mathewson published 18 October 24 "Some of these features are surprisingly dark compared with their icy surroundings, earning their nickname of 'cryptic terrain.'"
Astronauts could mine asteroids for food someday, scientists say By Samantha Mathewson published 17 October 24 Material harvested from asteroids could be used to sustain astronauts during long-duration space missions.
The Andromeda Galaxy glows rosy red in gorgeous new Hubble Telescope image By Samantha Mathewson published 11 September 24 The Andromeda Galaxy, the Milky Way's closest galactic neighbor, glows brightly in a new Hubble Space Telescope image with swathes of ionized gas that fuel star formation.
Astronaut watches a meteor explode over Earth in a bright green fireball in stunning video from ISS By Samantha Mathewson published 10 September 24 A new video from an astronaut's vantage point in space captures a bright green burst over Earth as a meteor exploded in the night sky.
Star-packed Triangulum Galaxy shines in new Hubble Telescope image By Samantha Mathewson published 7 September 24 The Triangulum Galaxy, the third-largest member of the Local Group of galaxies, is shining with star formation in a new image from the Hubble Space Telescope.
Here's what the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris look like from space (photos) By Samantha Mathewson published 3 August 24 The European Space Agency shared a high-resolution interactive image of central Paris highlighting several notable venues where the 2024 Summer Olympic games are being held from July 26 through Aug. 11, 2024.
Jupiter's surreal clouds swirl in new van Gogh-esque view from NASA's Juno probe By Samantha Mathewson published 31 July 24 Vivid clouds swirl across Jupiter's skies like colorful brushstrokes in a new photo from NASA's Juno spacecraft.
The unexpected behavior of pulsing stars could help us measure the universe By Samantha Mathewson published 21 June 24 New research offers the most precise measurements yet of pulsating Cepheid stars, which could reveal new clues about the immense size and scale of our universe.
Eclipse from space: Paths of 2024 and 2017 eclipses collide over US in new satellite image By Samantha Mathewson published 27 April 24 Satellite images capture striking differences between the 2017 and 2024 total solar eclipses that swept across North America, including variations in the moon's shadow along the path of totality.
What should you do with your used solar eclipse glasses? By Samantha Mathewson published 9 April 24 Now that the April 8 solar eclipse is over, what should you do with your used solar eclipse glasses? One option is to donate them to underserved communities, so needy folks can watch future eclipses safely.
See photos of NASA's suitcase-sized rovers that will soon map the moon's surface By Samantha Mathewson published 1 April 24 NASA test drove the mini autonomous rovers that will soon fly to the moon and collectively map the lunar surface.
'New star' as bright as the North Star will ignite in the sky this year. Here's how to see it. By Samantha Mathewson published 15 March 24 A nova outburst visible to the naked eye is expected to decorate the night sky this year with a "new star" that will briefly become as bright as the North Star, offering a once-in-a-lifetime stargazing opportunity.
Water detected on the surface of an asteroid for the 1st time ever By Samantha Mathewson published 16 February 24 Scientists detected water molecules on the surface of two asteroids for the first time ever. The team made the discovery using data from NASA's now-retired SOFIA airborne observatory.
See Earth's atmosphere glow gold in gorgeous photo taken from the International Space Station By Samantha Mathewson published 1 February 24 A new photo taken by an astronaut aboard the International Space Station reveals a golden glow surrounding our planet in a phenomenon known as airglow.
Japan's coastline moved over 800 feet after the devastating Jan 1. earthquake By Samantha Mathewson published 15 January 24 Satellite images captured striking changes in the coastline of Japan's Noto Peninsula following a massive earthquake on New Year's Day.
Watch a Chinese rocket booster fall from space and explode near a house in southern China By Samantha Mathewson published 2 January 24 Two rocket boosters used in a Chinese satellite launch on Dec. 25 fell back to Earth and exploded near inhabited areas, chilling videos show.
Hubble Telescope captures a galaxy's 'forbidden' light in stunning new image By Samantha Mathewson published 21 December 23 The Hubble Telescope viewed a distant galaxy whose light appears to contradict some of the most common rules of quantum physics.
World's 1st 'conversation' between humans and whales could help us talk to aliens someday, scientists claim By Samantha Mathewson published 16 December 23 Researchers are studying humpback whale communication systems to learn how to detect and interpret extraterrestrial signals from outer space.
ISS astronaut captures constellation of icebergs in amazing space photos By Samantha Mathewson published 16 December 23 European Space Agency astronaut Andreas Mogensen shared a series of lovely photos showing Earth's fleeting icebergs as seen from the International Space Station.
'Poop Pills' Work Just As Well As Traditional Fecal Transplants By Samantha Mathewson last updated 17 August 22 "Poop transplants" given as a pill may work just as well as those delivered via colonoscopy, and the pill form may be a more pleasant treatment method for patients, a new study from Canada finds.
A giant comet will swoop by Earth tonight. Here's how to watch it live. By Samantha Mathewson published 14 July 22 One of the farthest active comets ever spotted makes its closest approach to Earth on July 14, 2022 and here's how you can catch the action live.
What time is the Blood Moon lunar eclipse? By Samantha Mathewson published 15 May 22 A Blood Moon total lunar eclipse will occur this weekend, and here's when to watch it.
NASA spacecraft snaps gorgeous new photo of Jupiter's moons Io and Europa By Samantha Mathewson published 26 March 22 NASA's Juno spacecraft beamed back stunning new photos of Jupiter's moons, Io and Europa.