NASA
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is a branch of the United States federal government whose aim is to pioneer advances in human spaceflight, aeronautics, space science and space applications. NASA has been responsible for missions such as Apollo, the Hubble Space Telescope, International Space Station, Juno: Mission at Jupiter, Kepler Spacecraft and Voyager. From lunar landings to exploring the Universe over 17 billion km away, NASA has broadened our understanding of space and our own planet.
NASA’s bold new ‘solar sail’ mission could unlock interstellar travel
Next stop: Alpha Centauri?
'Alien aurora’ may have been spotted on nearby failed star
This nearby brown dwarf doesn't shine with fusion light, but may have found a way to put on a dazzling display of its own.
How can we still talk to Voyager 2, even though it’s billions of miles away?
In 2018, Voyager 2 became only the second human-made object to enter the space between the stars.
101 random fun facts that will blow your mind
Our collection of the best interesting trivia covers animals, biology, geography, space and much more.
5 very very strange objects aboard the US Moon probe landing today
The US is preparing for its first return to the Moon in 50 years. But there are some things you might not expect on the IM-1 mission.
NASA tool bag tonight: How to see the dropped space box floating across the sky
On 1 November, two astronauts misplaced a toolbox which floated away during routine checks. Now, the lost property will be visible above several places in the UK and North America – here’s everything you need to know.
Supersonic passenger flights are making an unlikely return. Here’s why
It’s 20 years since the public could buy a ticket to fly on a plane capable of breaking the sound barrier. But there’s a band of engineers and pilots who think commercial airline passengers are once again feeling the need... the need for supersonic speed.
Peculiar two-faced star discovered in first for science
Just wait until you hear what it says when the other stars turn around.
New Moon June 2023: All you need to know about tonight's summer lunar event
All your questions about the new Moon phased, explained.
NASA’s dirty dilemma: How Martian dust is crippling space probes
Dust has always been a problem when exploring Mars.
What's the largest planet in the Universe?
Find out the biggest planet in our Solar System and beyond.
Lightning delays yesterday's JUICE mission by one day – here is where you can watch it today
The mission ends in 2039 so don’t hold your breath for a sixteen-year livestream.
NASA reveals Artemis 2 astronauts: Meet the most diverse crew to voyage to the Moon
It’s the moment we’ve all been waiting for. Introducing the first astronauts to return to lunar orbit in 50 years – including the first woman and person of colour.
Venus: NASA study is a blow for those looking for alien life on the planet
Data collected by NASA’s SOFIA observatory overturns previous findings that phosphine gas, a potential sign of microbial life, is present in the planet's atmosphere.
DART: Everything you need to know about NASA’s mission to deflect an asteroid
On 27 September the space agency deliberately crashed a spacecraft into an asteroid as part of its planetary defence programme.
The UK’s Goonhilly Earth Station has started tracking the path of NASA’s Artemis 1 Moon rocket
The collaboration is the first of several missions ushering in an exciting new era for UK space science.
NASA’s James Webb telescope spots ‘sparkling’ galaxy that may contain the oldest stars ever seen
The first deep field image released by the telescope shows a distant galaxy in unprecedented detail.
How we'll explore the unknown Universe
A new epoch of spaceflight is upon us. Here, we explore the next generation of spacecraft that will take us to parts of our Solar System that we’ve never seen before.
Back of the net! NASA’s DART spacecraft hit asteroid hard enough to change its course
The mission marks the first time humanity has altered the motion of a celestial object and is a major step forward in protecting the Earth from potentially devastating asteroid impact.
NASA’s DART asteroid-smashing spacecraft scores a direct hit
Breathe easy – the mission’s success proves we can defend the Earth from incoming space rocks.
Tarantula Nebula photographed in unprecedented detail
Newly released mosaic from the James Webb Space Telescope peers through the cosmic dust to reveal never-before-seen young stars.
Astronomy for beginners: A complete guide for UK stargazing
Want to spot The North Star, Mars, The International Space Station and other galaxies with your naked eye? Read on to find the top stargazing basics – no telescope required.
Artemis: Everything you need to know about humanity’s return to the Moon
The ambitious project aims to land astronauts on the lunar surface for the first time since 1972.
NASA is ready to test tech that could save the Earth from devastating asteroid impact
The space agency's DART spacecraft will attempt to knock a passing asteroid off its path.