NASA telescope discovers new 'super-Jupiter' exoplanet nearly 40,000 light-years from Earth

NASA's TESS identified a large new exoplanet orbiting far from its host star thanks to ripples in the space-time continuum.

Rescue mission launches to save NASA telescope that’s falling back to Earth

A three-armed spacecraft rocketed into orbit Friday to rescue a NASA telescope that’s in danger of crashing back to Earth.

A 22-year-old NASA telescope is quietly falling toward Earth, and a $30 million robotic lifesaver is launching this week in a first-of-its-kind rescue

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NASA’s Pluto Probe Is Finally Approaching a Major Boundary of Deep Space

The probe is set to become the third human-made object to leave the solar system, but it must first cross this mysterious ...

Artemis II crew returns to NASA's Kennedy Space Center for first time

The Artemis II crew returned to Kennedy Space Center to reflect on their historic mission and pass the torch to Artemis III.

NASA wants to light the first fire on the moon. Here's why

NASA plans to ignite a controlled fire on the moon as part of an experiment to better understand how flames behave during ...

You can spend a year in a simulated space habitat for NASA. Here's how

Think you have what it takes to live in a Mars and moon simulation for a year? NASA may want to select you as a volunteer.
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NASA should remember how it helped SpaceX become what it is today

If you’re one of the thousands who cashed in on the historic launch of SpaceX’s stock, you owe NASA a thank you. After all, the company’s trillion-dollar initial public offering is a triumph of public ...

NASA Spotlights 'Super-Earth' GJ 3378b: Next-Door Neighbour Planet Sits in the Perfect 'Sweet Spot' for Alien Life

Astronomers have identified GJ 3378b, a super-Earth located 25 light-years away, in the habitable zone of its star, raising ...

Ex-White House scientist tells NASA to use moon as holding pen for alien life or endanger Earth

The scientist has outlined the 'potentially devastating and irreversible long-term impacts' of unknown organisms in space ...

Rescue mission launches to save NASA telescope in danger of crashing back to Earth

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — A three-armed spacecraft rocketed into orbit Friday to rescue a NASA telescope that’s in danger of crashing back to Earth. Northrop Grumman launched Katalyst Space Technologies’ ...
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Rescue mission launched to save Nasa telescope from falling back to Earth

The spacecraft will use its thrusters to gradually lift the telescope, reducing the risk of damage during the maneuver.