AI is making spacecraft propulsion more efficient, and could even lead to nuclear-powered rockets
Every year, companies and space agencies launch hundreds of rockets into space—and that number is set to grow dramatically ...
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ESA and Norway announce plans for an Arctic Space Centre
ESA and Norway have signed a letter of intent and formed a joint working group to assess the feasibility of a new ESA Arctic Space Centre.
2,000-Year-Old Supernova Mystery Solved
Two NASA space telescopes have helped solve some of the most enduring mysteries of the first documented report of star explosion — an ancient supernova spotted nearly 2,000 years ago, scientists say.
Hundreds of supernova remnants remain hidden in our galaxy. These astronomers want to find them
Less than half the predicted number of supernova remnants in our galaxy have been found – where are all the others? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.
Ancient Extinction Event Likely Triggered By Nearby Supernova, Says New Paper
A team of researchers led by professor Brian Fields hypothesizes that a supernova about 65 light-years away may have contributed to the ozone depletion and subsequent mass extinction of the late ...
New type of supernova ‘looks like nothing anyone has ever seen before,’ astronomer says
Astronomers have observed what they are calling a new type of supernova, which has provided an unparalleled glimpse into what happens deep within a star just before it explodes. A study detailing the ...
Watch Time-Lapse Of Mars Helicopter Ingenuity's Last Flight Of 2022
NASA's Mars helicopter Ingenuity last flew on Mars. Watch the time-lapse, color images and stats from the flight. Credit: ...
NASA astronaut to achieve a first in Thursday’s launch to ISS
A Soyuz-2-1a rocket carrying the NASA astronaut and two cosmonauts will launch the Soyuz MS-28 mission from the Baikonur ...
NASA Rover Makes a Shocking Discovery: Lightning on Mars
Lightning has been seen on other planets in the solar system, in the atmospheres of Jupiter and Saturn. Because Mars is cold ...
NASA and Boeing Scale Back Starliner Missions After Fumbled Astronaut Flight
The space vehicle will launch again, without astronauts, in April on a cargo mission to the International Space Station.
NASA astronaut to lift off in Kazakhstan rocket launch today—live updates
NASA astronaut to fly on the Roscosmos Soyuz MS-28 spacecraft to the International Space Station. Follow Newsweek's live blog ...
Debris is making space travel unsustainable
A new report from the European Space Agency sounds the alarm on the volume of spacecraft and debris in low-Earth orbit. The number of satellites in low-Earth orbit (LEO) has ballooned in recent years, ...
What Space Travel Teaches Us About Human Health
Space poses unique challenges to astronaut health, from bone loss to muscle deterioration. At Wake Forest University, scientists are using mice in space to study these effects and develop solutions ...
What a tiny black hole would do to your body, a physicist explains
A new analysis by physicist Robert Scherrer explores what happens if a microscopic black hole passes through the human body, showing the real risks, damage, and why such events are nearly impossible.
Irish space companies won €24m in European Space Agency contracts in 2024
Irish companies signed European Space Agency (ESA) contracts with a total value of €24 million last year, a record figure and ...
Europe Bets Big on $25 Billion Space Budget Amid Defense Hike
Europe’s equivalent of NASA is seeking €22 billion ($25.5 billion) from its member states for the next three years, a 36% increase from its previous budget, as nations expand their military presence ...
European Astronaut Centre is set for a significant expansion in Cologne
The EAC in Cologne is preparing for a new growth phase as plans move forward for a new building that will significantly increase its capacity
Dark plasma dances over the sun | Space photo of the day for Nov. 26, 2025
These images help to unravel the magnetic mechanisms driving the sun's behavior and shaping the space environment throughout ...
Irish companies secured record €24m in European Space Agency contracts
Irish companies secured a record €24 million in European Space Agency contracts in 2024, according to a new report.
Europe bets big on US$25 bil space budget amid defence hike
Europe’s equivalent of Nasa is seeking €22 billion from its member states for the next three years, a 36% increase from its previous budget, as nations expand their military presence in space.