Planetary scientists have detected the presence of salt and other organic compounds on the surface of Jupiter’s largest moon. Read the article to learn more.
NASA announced the passing of Ken Mattingly, the astronaut who contributed much to the Apollo program's success. Continue reading to know the full story.
Images from New Horizons suggest a 44-kilometer-wide ice-spewing supervolcano on Pluto, hinting at recent cryovolcanic activity. Read on to learn more.
Mars exploration involves interplanetary journeys, life support challenges, and potential for human colonization, pushing the boundaries of exploration. Find out in this article how long it takes to go there from Earth.
NASA and ESA engineers develop and test the Handheld Universal Lunar Camera (HULC) which will be used to capture the surface of the Moon. Learn more about it in this article.
Scientists grapple with the possibility that extraterrestrial life may have already noticed Earth, considering signals, planetary transits, and atmospheric clues. Read the article for more details.
Time spent on a walk around the Moon depends on several factors such as a person’s walking speed, number of hours per day of walking, and geographical detours that need to be overcome. Read the article to find out more.
NASA has collected the external material from its container of the asteroid Bennu samples, but main sample remains inaccessible. Read the article for more details.
New analysis of Apollo 17 zircon crystals shows the moon's formation was 40 million years earlier than thought, suggesting even greater age. Read the article for more details.
Check out past week's celestial wonders, like the stunning "Ring of Fire" solar eclipse and NASA's groundbreaking missions to explore distant worlds and the cosmos. Read the article to learn more.
NASA's Juno spacecraft captured the highest-resolution image of Jupiter's volcanic moon Io in 22 years, unveiling its mountainous north pole. Check it out in this article.
NASA celebrates Space Shuttle Discovery's 40th anniversary, marking its rich history, numerous missions, and transition to the Udvar-Hazy Center after retirement. Continue reading to learn more.