‘We’re Pushing the Boundaries:’ Artemis 2 Backup Astronaut on Moon Mission in 2025 (Exclusive)

When you buy through links in our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. NASA astronaut Andre Douglas wears augmented reality (AR) display technology during an advanced technology run at the San Francisco Volcanic Field in northern Arizona on May 21, 2024. | Credit: NASA/Josh Valcarce Artemis 2 is making progress toward … Read more

Happy 25th Birthday, Chandra! NASA is celebrating with 25 breathtaking images from its flagship X-ray observatory

When you buy through links in our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. A montage of new images using data from the Chandra X-ray Observatory, which turns 25 on July 23. | Credit: NASA/CXC/SAO It truly is the summer of cosmic anniversaries. Following the anniversary of the Apollo 11 landing and … Read more

Buck Moon Provides Dramatic Show for Stargazers Worldwide (Photos)

When you buy through links in our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Hot air balloon and full moon in Cappadocia region of Anatolia, Turkey. . | Credit: Sercan Kucuksahin/Anadolu via Getty Images July’s full moon captivated stargazers around the world, shining brightly all weekend. A full moon occurs when the … Read more

Watch the Moon meet Saturn, look for shooting stars and find the Northern Crown this week

When you buy through links in our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Take a moment to sit back, relax, and enjoy the wonder of the night sky with your naked eye. | Credit: Oscar Gutierrez Zozulia via Getty Images From a close encounter between Saturn and the moon to the … Read more

Full Moon Provides Dramatic Show for Stargazers Around the World (Photos)

When you buy through links in our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. The full moon in July shines above the Eiffel Tower, adorned with Olympic rings. | Credit: Photo by WANG ZHAO/AFP via Getty Images July’s full moon captivated stargazers around the world, shining brightly all weekend. A full moon … Read more

Galactic Penguin Honors 2nd Anniversary of First James Webb Space Telescope Images

In honor of the two-year anniversary of the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) beginning to send images back to Earth, NASA has released another stunning image taken by the revolutionary space telescope. The second anniversary JWST image shows two interacting galaxies that make up a single object, called Arp 142, which looks like a cosmic … Read more

Europe’s new Ariane 6 rocket launches on long-awaited debut mission (video)

Europe’s new Ariane 6 rocket has finally taken to the skies, carrying the hopes of an entire continent on its back. The Ariane 6 launched for the first time today (July 9) from Europe’s Spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana, at 3:01 p.m. EDT (19:01 GMT). The stakes were high for this debut: it came a … Read more