Astrophysicist rates the science of 9 outer space movies and TV shows
Astrophysicist Paul Sutter talks about the science behind "Three Body Problem," "Interstellar," and "Avengers: Infinity War."
Moon
Elon Musk's Starship blew up again — and our prospects of mining the moon hang in the balance
Space companies need Starship's super-heavy heft to fly human habitats and mining equipment to the moon. The rocket just suffered a major setback.
How to see the moon turn red in a Blood Moon total lunar eclipse on Thursday
The upcoming total lunar eclipse is the first of two this year. Overnight Thursday, watch Earth's shadow swallow the moon and turn it red.
Mining the moon for minerals could be worth billions, but astronomers warn it's bad news for science
The moon has resources like rare earth elements and helium-3. But unfettered mining could be very bad news for scientific research, astronomers warn.
The International Space Station is hidden in this gorgeous photo of the moon. Can you spot it?
The space station and one other Easter egg — the site of NASA's next human moon landing — are hidden in this lucky photo.
Why the US hasn't returned humans to the moon. The reasons are depressing.
The last time a human visited the moon was in December 1972 during NASA's Apollo 17 mission. Since then, there have been many foiled plans to go back.
Why SpaceX's fifth Starship flight was so revolutionary
SpaceX's Starship rocket, the largest ever launched into space, made history by catching its booster at the launch site for the very first time.
Earth's new mini-moon belongs to a group of promising targets for future asteroid miners trying to send humans on deep-space missions
Asteroids are ripe for mining. Some contain gold or platinum. Others could help make rocket fuel. When they're mini-moons, that's a prime opportunity.
Earth is about to get a 2nd moon for 57 days only. Here's what you need to know.
A moonlet from the Arjuna asteroid belt is set to fall into Earth's orbit for 57 days. The school-bus-sized space rock won't return until 2055.
NASA is scrapping a moon rover that it spent $450 million to build
NASA is cutting its losses and scrapping its moon rover mission, after it proved to be exceedingly expensive and faced a series of delays.
Scientists found an underground cave on the moon where astronauts could live and think there may be hundreds more
Scientists have discovered that the moon contains a vast underground cave on the side of a deep pit in the lunar surface.
China's historic moon mission is just the start of its plans to dominate space
China's Chang'e-6 lunar probe successfully returned to Earth carrying the first-ever samples from the moon's far side.
China's hype video for its lunar base showed what looked like a NASA Space Shuttle lifting off, which it then realized and tried to fix
The CGI clip in the China National Space Administration was later blurred out in a state media version of the lunar base teaser.
China launched a probe to the far side of the moon, stepping up its space race with the US
The mission, which is expected to last 53 days, will collect two kilograms of lunar samples from the dark side of the moon for analysis.
Photos show 3 hidden gems you missed from the total solar eclipse
Total solar eclipses make weird things happen, from shadows to pink prominences. It's hard to spot them all, but photos capture what you missed.
If your eyes hurt after watching the solar eclipse, here's what you need to know
Looking at the eclipse without protection can cause solar retinopathy. Symptoms include blurry vision, dark spots, or a loss of central vision.
This diagram shows what happens during a total solar eclipse
This diagram easily breaks down the science of what's happening in space with the sun, moon, and Earth during the April 8 total solar eclipse.
8 rare phenomena to watch for during next week's total solar eclipse
The 2024 total solar eclipse could have rare phenomena you cannot see anytime else, but some only last for a few seconds. Here's what to look for.
The moon's pull is so strong it may trigger earthquakes on Earth. Scientists are still baffled by its power.
The solar eclipse did not cause Friday's earthquake on the east coast but some scientists believe the moon's pull can influence the formation of tremors.
NASA is making a new clock that ticks faster than any on Earth to help its astronauts keep time on the moon
Before NASA sends astronauts back to the moon, it first needs to find a way for those folks to keep time on the lunar surface.