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OSIRIS-REx's asteroid sample lands in Houston (photos)

The asteroid sample collected by NASA's OSIRIS-REx spacecraft landed in Houston today (Sept. 25), a day after arriving on Earth from very deep space.

Sep 25, 2023

NASA wants more 'space tug' ideas to deorbit the International Space Station in a fiery finale

NASA is looking for spacecraft ideas to remove the U.S. segment of the International Space Station after its expected retirement in 2030.

Sep 25, 2023

NASA's delayed VERITAS Venus mission tests key technology in Iceland (photos)

Team members of NASA's VERITAS Venus mission tested key technologies and techniques in volcanic regions in Iceland recently.

Sep 25, 2023

NASA's Perseverance rover sets record for longest Mars drive on autopilot

The autopilot on Perseverance Mars rover guided it through a particularly hazardous boulder field In July, saving weeks of precious science time.

Sep 25, 2023

James Webb Space Telescope sees early galaxies defying 'cosmic rulebook' of star formation

The James Webb Space Telescope has observed galaxies defying the "cosmic rulebook" in the early universe, to the surprise of astronomers who hope to learn more about the evolution of the universe.

Sep 25, 2023

'I literally broke into tears': The scientist leading NASA's epic OSIRIS-REx asteroid mission just had the greatest day ever

As his spacecraft was hurtling toward Earth carrying irreplaceable asteroid samples from deep space, Dante Lauretta was just trying to avoid having a breakdown in front of an international audience.

Sep 25, 2023

Possible hints of life found on distant planet – how excited should we be?

Data from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has shown that an exoplanet around a star in the constellation Leo has some of the chemical markers that, on Earth, are associated with living organisms.

Sep 25, 2023

Sky Tonight Star Gazer Guide stargazing app review

With beautiful AR functionality and a host of fascinating information, Sky Tonight Star Gazer Guide has a lot to offer stargazing enthusiasts.

Sep 25, 2023

NASA's OSIRIS-REx asteroid sample return to Earth: Live updates

NASA's OSIRIS-REx asteroid sample-return mission will return pieces of asteroid Bennu to Earth on Sept. 24, 2023. Follow the historic landing live here.

Sep 25, 2023

Last supermoon of 2023 rises this week. Don't miss the Harvest Moon shine with 3 bright planets

This year’s final supermoon, September’s Harvest Full Moon, rises on Friday, Sept. 29, bringing a summer of supermoons to a close and joined by a planetary parade of Jupiter, Saturn, and Mercury.

Sep 25, 2023