The $4.3 billion observatory, launching August 30 on a SpaceX Falcon Heavy, will survey billions of galaxies, hunt dark energy, and search for exoplanets.
From middle school experiments to Artemis missions, NASA’s educational programs are taking students to new heights this school year.
NASA's Webb Telescope captures intricate details of planetary nebula NGC 2392, revealing the dying star's influence in infrared.
A look at the Long March 7A failure and the broader landscape of recent rocket launches, from SpaceX to ULA to China's expanding fleet.
From interacting galaxy pairs to solar contemplation, the Astronomy Picture of the Day delivers a week of cosmic wonders.
Reflect Orbital's Eärendil-1 could pave the way for 50,000 orbital mirrors generating solar power at night, but experts warn of catastrophic light pollution and safety hazards.
A rare celestial spectacle crosses Greenland, Iceland, Portugal and Spain — with partial views across Europe and scientific missions chasing the corona.
The rare alien rock contains ancient salty fluids and amino acids, offering a pristine snapshot of the early solar system.
A week of high-impact stories: a wayward rocket's lunar crash, privacy concerns over ICE DNA collection, and new climate research on glaciers and woolly rhinos.
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day captures a rare close alignment between a periodic comet and a distant star cluster, offering a glimpse into the solar system's dynamics.