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James Webb Space Telescope finds supernova 'Hope' that could finally resolve major astronomy debate

The James Webb Space Telescope has observed a distant cosmic explosion that erupted in the early universe called "supernova Hope" that could help resolve lingering "Hubble trouble."

Oct 03, 2024

When is the next solar eclipse?

It'll be about six months before skywatchers are treated to another solar eclipse — during which only part of the sun will be obscured from view.

Oct 03, 2024

How to watch ULA's 2nd-ever Vulcan Centaur rocket launch on Oct. 4

United Launch Alliance is set to launch the second test flight of its Vulcan Centaur rocket on Friday morning (Oct. 4), and you can watch the action live online.

Oct 03, 2024

Curiosity Mars rover's wheels are more battered than ever — but they still work

The latest photo of Curiosity's wheels shows new — but not debilitating — damage.

Oct 03, 2024

Can you see Earth's new 'mini-moon' with the naked eye?

On Sunday, Sept. 29, Earth captured a new "mini-moon" called 2024 PT5. The bus-size asteroid is expected to orbit our planet for 57 days, but is too small to be visible to amateur skywatchers.

Oct 03, 2024

BepiColombo spacecraft's flyby of Mercury begins unraveling the planet's magnetic mystery

The secrets of Mercury's strange magnetic bubble are gradually being unlocked by the BepiColombo spacecraft as it makes its rapid flybys of the world.

Oct 03, 2024

Biggest solar flare since 2017 erupts from sun and Earth is in the firing line (video)

On Oct. 3, the sun released the most powerful solar flare this solar cycle, a colossal X9.05 eruption — and it's heading for Earth.

Oct 03, 2024

In photos: Annular solar eclipse 2024 delights with stunning 'ring of fire' display

On Oct. 2, an annular solar eclipse turned the sun into an impressive "ring of fire." Here are some of the best photos of the dramatic display.

Oct 03, 2024

First moonwalker Neil Armstrong's speech notes posted online by Purdue

Neil Armstrong is perhaps best known for saying 12 words on July 20, 1969: "That's one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind." But there's more to his record, as his alma mater can attest.

Oct 03, 2024

Top 'safety risk' for the ISS is a leak that has been ongoing for 5 years, NASA audit finds

The ISS has been dealing with a leak in its Russian segment since 2019. As NASA and Roscosmos work to solve it, a new report says the leak is a primary 'safety risk' to operations.

Oct 03, 2024