NASA is preparing for a major period of space exploration as the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope moves toward launch ...

Let the science begin: The world’s first commercial space telescope is up and running. On July 6, Blue Skies Space delivered data from its Mauve satellite to the international roster of universities ...

A recent SpaceNews opinion article argued that it is time to “take astronomy off Earth.” The suggestion is straightforward: If satellite constellations and commercial space activity threaten ...

Multi-million-dollar investment advances scientific instrument development and supports critical milestone toward completion of one of the world's most powerful telescopes ...

NASA already flies two famous space telescopes, Hubble and James Webb. A third is almost ready: the Nancy Grace Roman Space ...

"With its unprecedented observational quality, JWST gives us the most detailed glimpses into distant planets to date." ...

This program area serves as an authoritative forum for space science policy and applies engineering expertise to aerospace challenges. Our work sets research priorities and guides policy in ...

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After a string of dramatic failures, the huge Starship rocket from SpaceX had a fully successful test on Oct. 13, 2025. A couple more test flights, and SpaceX plans to launch it into orbit. A month ...

Space discoveries over the last five years have transformed how scientists understand galaxies, planets, and the origins of the universe. Advances in telescope technology, data processing, and modern ...

A faraway galaxy has been caught blowing away the cosmic fog of hydrogen that filled the universe once upon a time. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.