NASA's James Webb Space Telescope pictures Helix Nebula in extraordinary detail
Many observatories have captured the Helix Nebula, but none in such detail as the Webb.
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SPHEREx images show a marked difference in 3I/ATLAS' activity before and after perihelion
SPHEREx first analyzed the interstellar comet in August, when it was between Jupiter and Mars.
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As NASA attempts to reestablish contact with MAVEN, here's a look back at the spacecraft's key achievements
MAVEN lost contact on December 6, and NASA's latest update suggests a tough road ahead for the mission.
6 days ago
NASA's mission to bring back Mars sample halts in its tracks
The mission is not deemed feasible given the high budget it demands and the uncertainty around its operations.
7 days ago
NASA and Department of Energy announce collaboration to develop lunar nuclear reactor
The lunar surface reactor will be used on the Moon as part of the Artemis campaign and future NASA missions to Mars.
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NASA’s Carruthers Observatory, designed to study Earth's geocorona, reaches targeted 'halo orbit'
The Carruthers Observatory will capture the most detailed images of the geocorona.
Jan 14, 2026
ISRO’s PSLV launch fails after third-stage anomaly; 16 payloads lost
A loss of altitude control was visible six minutes into the flight, following which the vehicle crashed.
Jan 13, 2026
Astrophotographer captures rare footage of Hubble Space Telescope crossing the Sun
Hubble’s legacy meets perfect timing as an astrophotographer captures a rare solar transit.
Jan 9, 2026
NASA’s second ESCAPADE spacecraft nails a key trajectory maneuver
The maneuver was scheduled for much earlier but was delayed on account of lower-than-expected thrust during burn attempts.
Jan 9, 2026
10 jaw-dropping images captured from the International Space Station in 2025
The International Space Station is not just a hub for scientific experiments and international cooperation, but also a unique vantage point for breathtaking images.
Dec 31, 2025
The cosmos up close: 5 stunning James Webb Space Telescope images from 2025
From planet nurseries to cosmic rings, James Webb’s 2025 images reveal the universe in stunning detail.
Dec 26, 2025
A look at 5 extraordinary images taken by Hubble Space Telescope in 2025
The Hubble Space Telescope has provided some of the most beautiful visuals of the cosmos over the years, and this year was no different.
Dec 25, 2025
NASA races to reach silent MAVEN spacecraft ahead of December 29 solar conjunction
Time is running out for the recovery team before Earth and Mars move to opposite sides of the Sun on December 29, triggering a total communications blackout.
Dec 24, 2025
Crashed SpaceX's Starlink satellite photographed by Vantor's WorldView-3 spacecraft in orbit
The particular Starlink satellite suffered an anomaly, resulting in a loss of communication with the ground on December 17, 2025.
Dec 24, 2025
NASA’s SPHEREx maps the entire sky in over a hundred colors
Scientists are hoping for the image to aid in learning more about what happened right after the Big Bang.
Dec 24, 2025
NASA's PUNCH captures stunning footage of 'time-traveling' Comet Lemmon (C/2025 A6)
From late October through mid-November 2025, the PUNCH satellite captured a dramatic sequence of the comet's tail twisting and reacting to powerful solar activity.
Dec 22, 2025
Hubble Telescope spots mysterious collisions in nearby star system echoing our solar system's birth
The collisions involved planetesimals, which are rocky building blocks of planets.
Dec 22, 2025
Airless, shape-shifting wheels could help explore future human habitats on the Moon
A flexible new wheel design could help rovers survive steep drops and harsh terrain inside lunar lava tubes.
Dec 20, 2025
NASA's Europa Clipper captured a unique ultraviolet view of 3I/ATLAS
The Europa Clipper imaged the comet when Earth-based observation was not possible.
Dec 19, 2025
A SpaceX Starlink satellite is tumbling toward Earth after a rare mishap
Operators lost contact with the satellite on December 17 when it was at an altitude of 418 kilometers.
Dec 19, 2025