Penn State’s strength in space science comes from the depth of our long-standing scientific leadership and the breadth of ...

Black holes are places where gravity is so powerful that nothing — not even light — can escape. Rather than being empty, ...

The European Space Agency's Euclid space telescope has delivered one of the most detailed views ever captured of our galaxy's ...

Space discoveries over the last five years have transformed how scientists understand galaxies, planets, and the origins of the universe. Advances in telescope technology, data processing, and modern ...

Uncover the mysteries of the cosmos with the latest news on celestial events and space exploration. Learn about our universe ...

After a string of dramatic failures, the huge Starship rocket from SpaceX had a fully successful test on Oct. 13, 2025. A couple more test flights, and SpaceX plans to launch it into orbit. A month ...

An 18-year-old entrepreneur from Navi Mumbai, Jeet Santosh Bhaskar, has launched Bronto Cosmos, a new digital platform dedicated to making space science and astronomy accessible. This marks his third ...

Look into the night sky, and it might seem like space is a vast expanse of darkness. But are any regions darker than others? What's the darkest place in the solar system and, on a grander scale, the ...

In a scene that feels more like a midnight vigil than a routine inspection, NASA engineers and scientists gathered in near darkness inside a pristine cleanroom. Armed with flashlights and ultraviolet ...

Each year, Space Science Week brings together leaders across the space science disciplines to explore the latest developments and discuss the future of the field from a variety of perspectives, from ...

In March, a SpaceX craft carrying astronauts Barry Wilmore and Sunita Williams splashed down near Florida after a 17-hour journey from the International Space Station. Photo: Getty Images Boeing’s ...

On the steps of the U.S. Capitol on a balmy October morning, a crowd of people sporting “Save NASA Science” buttons buzzes with anticipation. Among them stands Eli Orland, who likens America’s space ...