A picturesque Scottish peninsula immortalized in a hit Paul McCartney song from the 1970s will host a new U.K. rocket development hub as the country works toward its goal of
The James Webb Space Telescope has returned to the scene of one of the Hubble Space Telescope’s most iconic images, the Ultra Deep Field, to capture galaxies throughout cosmic history.
As government programs and private ventures lay the groundwork for a sustained presence on the moon, a handful of commercial space pioneers are starting to turn their attention further afield.
Astronomers have discovered what may be the brightest flash of radio waves ever seen and have tracked this fast radio burst (FRB) back to its source. This feat could revolutionize
GAFs for exoplanet classification. The upper two frames represent GAFs for “planet” cases, characterized by distinct periodic patterns indicative of planetary transits. The lower two frames show GAFs for “not-planet”
NASA is accelerating its plans for a nuclear reactor on the moon. For several years now, the agency has been working to get a 40-kilowatt fission system ready for launch
3 min read Preparations for Next Moonwalk Simulations Underway (and Underwater) Human-rating is a critical certification process that validates the safety, reliability, and suitability of space systems—including orbiters, launch vehicles, rovers,
Chile’s Atacama Desert is the driest non-polar desert on Earth — and a ready analog for Mars’ rugged, arid terrain. Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech Larger image The Atacama Desert, one of the
Black holes are massive, strange and incredibly powerful astronomical objects. Scientists know that supermassive black holes reside in the centers of most galaxies.
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — The Trump administration’s fiscal year 2026 defense budget request marks a turning point for U.S. space policy, with the newly unveiled Golden Dome missile defense program reshaping
