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NASA Just Dropped Its Own Tabletop RPG, & You Can Play It For Free
NASA's tabletop RPG, The Lost Universe has been released, and its book and map can be downloaded for free now.
Unknown: Cosmic Time Machine – NASA’s Risky James Webb Telescope Launch & How It Helps Space Exploration
Netflix's Unknown: Cosmic Space Time Machine offers viewers a behind-the-scenes look at the launch of the boundary-pushing James Webb Space Telescope.
Why Did NASA Stop Exploring The Ocean?
NASA is well-known for being the government agency that explores space. But did it ever explore the oceans, and why did it stop doing so?
The Webb Telescope's First Confirmed Exoplanet Is The Same Size As Earth
Just over a year after its long-delayed launch, NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has spotted its first exoplanet. Here's what's known about it.
The Biggest Space Discoveries Of The Last Decade, Ranked
As arguably the most notable decade regarding space since the '60s, the last ten years have yielded some historical discoveries. Here are the biggest.
Goodnight, InSight: See What May Be The Dying Mars Lander’s Last Photo
A tweet from the official NASA InSight Twitter account shares what’s likely our final glimpse from the lander’s post at Elysium Planitia on Mars.
NASA’s Lunar Flashlight Explained: A Tiny Satellite’s Search For Ice
NASA’s Lunar Flashlight is on its way to the moon, where it will attempt to map water ice in permanently shadowed regions near the lunar south pole.
NASA's Retired Space Telescope Found Baby Stars In A Feeding Frenzy
The Spitzer telescope is no longer functional, but data collected by it has helped discover some startling information about hungry baby stars.
NASA's Orion Snapped A Mind-Blowing Selfie Featuring Earth And The Moon
The picture shared by NASA was captured using a camera attached to one of Orion’s solar panels when the craft was a record 268,563 miles from Earth.
Hear A Black Hole's Echoes Through The Universe
A new sonification lets audiences hear the distant echoes of light emanating from a black hole, revealing insight into its rare rings in the process.
NASA's Orion Spacecraft Captures Rare Moon Footage On First Flyby
NASA’s Artemis I Mission is on schedule as Orion completes its first powered burn, buzzing just 80 miles above the far side of the Moon.
NASA’s Artemis I Mission Launches To The Moon
NASA’s Artemis I Mission launches to the Moon, ushering in a new era of space exploration that will return humans to the lunar surface and beyond.
NASA’s James Webb Telescope Captures Nearby Galaxy In Dazzling New Detail
A stunning new image from NASA shows a dwarf galaxy just outside the Milky Way, as seen by the groundbreaking James Webb Space Telescope.
How NASA Is Preparing For The Artemis I Launch, Again
After two scrubbed attempts, NASA hopes to launch the Artemis I Moon Mission next week, but a potential hurricane threatens to disrupt operations.
The Next Job Lost To Robots May Be The Astronaut
As space missions become more distant and dangerous, scientists seek robots capable of replacing astronauts. Now, an innovative new design just might.
10 Best Ted Talks About Astronomy & Space Exploration
Humans have been amazed by the stars above us since the beginning. Here's where you can watch the best Ted Talks about space from experts.
The Pillars Of Creation Look Magnificent In Latest Webb Image
The latest image from the James Webb Space Telescope captures the Pillars of Creation in breathtaking detail, towering amidst a field of infant stars.
Why Is NASA Sending Baker’s Yeast Into Space With The Artemis Mission?
Astronauts have grown vegetables in Earth's orbit, but for the first time in over five decades, biological samples are being sent into deep space.
With More Setbacks For NASA's Artemis Mission, What’s Next?
In the aftermath of Hurricane Ian, NASA assesses the condition of the Artemis I Moon mission equipment and takes aim at a later launch window.
10 Most Stunning Shots From The James Webb Telescope, So Far
As the Webb Telescope gives glimpses into never-before-seen parts of the universe, the following images have already begun to defy human imagination.