Space

Artemis II astronauts safely back on Earth after trip around moon

It took recovery teams less than two hours to secure the floating capsule and retrieve the crew, ending the first human voyage to the vicinity of the moon in over fifty years.

NASA's Orion spacecraft with Artemis II crewmembers NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, commander; Victor Glover, pilot; Christina Koch, mission specialist; and CSA (Canadian Space Agency) astronaut Jeremy Hansen, mission specialist aboard is seen as it lands in the Pacific Ocean on April 10, 2026.
NASA astronaut and Artemis II Pilot Victor Glover is pictured here in the Orion spacecraft during the Artemis II lunar flyby April 6, 2026.

Artemis II astronauts return to Earth after historic crewed mission to the Moon

NASA ASTRONAUT and Artemis II mission specialist Christina Koch peers out of one of the Orion spacecraft's main cabin windows, looking back at Earth, as the crew travels towards the Moon April 2, 2026.

Japanese corporation floats plan to build massive 'lunar ring'

NASA ASTRONAUT and Artemis II mission specialist Christina Koch peers out of one of the Orion spacecraft's main cabin windows, looking back at Earth, as the crew travels towards the Moon April 2, 2026.

WATCH: Artemis makes lunar flyby as moon mission breaks record for human distance from earth


Unexpected giant: Saturn-mass planet found orbiting tiny red dwarf

Discovery defies expectations for planets around low-mass stars.

 TOI-6894b Exoplanet - artist's impression.

Russia to integrate Gigachat AI model into International Space Station

Gigachat will assist the crew with processing satellite imagery, increasing the maximum resolution from one meter per pixel to 0.5 meters.

 Russian President Vladimir Putin delivers a speech at AI Journey, Sberbank's international conference on artificial intelligence technology, in Moscow, Russia, December 11, 2024

Possible new dwarf planet spotted near the edge of the solar system

The researchers said 2017 OF201 was identified in observations by telescopes in Chile and Hawaii spanning seven years.

 Astronomers discover potential dwarf planet 2017 OF201 beyond Neptune.

James Webb Space Telescope discovers most distant galaxy MoM-z14

Galaxy's redshift of 14.44 is highest ever confirmed, extending the observational horizon closer to the cosmic dawn.

 James Webb Space Telescope discovers most distant galaxy MoM-z14.

Asteroid the size of 12.5 gorillas to pass Earth Wednesday in close flyby - NASA

Asteroid 2025 KF is set fly very close to the Earth this Wednesday, according to NASA. Its size is comparable to 12 and a half fully grown gorillas.

 An asteroid is seen flying near the Earth, specifically near the Middle East, in this artistic illustration.

NASA's advanced telescope embarks on a two-year mission to map the universe

During the mission, the scientific team is expected to investigate the early stages of the universe’s expansion and search for frozen molecules that may indicate life in other planetary systems.

 SPHEREx

Aging with dignity: The telescope that changed space exploration celebrates 35 years

The Hubble Telescope, 35 years of groundbreaking discoveries, continues to surprise despite glitches, retirement risk, and replacements, remaining at the forefront of space research.

Hubble Telescope

NASA unveils new Hubble images capturing cosmic wonders

Hubble provides unparalleled images, capturing stunning visuals from Mars to the birth and death of stars.

 The Crab Nebula.

Cosmic malfunction? Russian satellite linked to nuclear space weapons out of control - report

The satellite is believed to serve as both a radar tool for intelligence gathering and a platform for radiation testing.

 Cargo space craft and Earth.

Revolution in space cuisine: Mini bioreactor tests lab-grown food production

If successful, astronauts may produce meals like steak and desserts directly in space labs.

 Releasing JAXA's HTV7 cargo vehicle from the ISS.