More Space - Page 3
The story behind Pluto's huge moon bodes well for distant ocean worlds
Charon's formation may have been wildly different from how Earth's moon came to be.


Stunning new images of Mercury show the scorched planet's north pole
Close-up craters.
By Sam Haysom


NASA asked for cheaper ways to get Mars samples. It had one all along.
Could the old sky crane save the mission?


Carter's UFO hounded him for years. Few knew his expertise in astronomy.
"We hope someday ... to join a community of galactic civilizations."


Scientists predicted this star would explode. It's bucked expectations.
"It may erupt soon."
By Mark Kaufman


Watch Bezos’ new super rocket blast its engines. It's about to launch.
Blue Origin's New Glenn gets ready for liftoff.


NASA spacecraft just plunged into the sun and broke stunning records
"It's the fastest human-made object ever."
By Mark Kaufman


Mars is littered with junk. Historians want to save it.
One spacefarer's trash is another's treasure.


Scientists find 2 stars 'thriving' on the brink of a giant black hole
Could this duo host planets?


NASA performs extreme test on its moon spacecraft and releases footage
"These tests are absolutely critical."
By Mark Kaufman


NASA just jumped online to correct outrageous space station misinformation
Space fact-checker.
By Mark Kaufman


Webb just revealed how a controversial planet exists
Planets could form in the early universe.


NASA spacecraft spots hot lava on distant world Io
The most volcanic place in our solar system.
By Mark Kaufman


What most people think they know about the Big Bang is wrong
A rapid stretching of the universe.


A NASA rover just conquered a treacherous climb on Mars
Perseverance, you have reached your destination.


Scientists find how often sun-like stars emit 'superflares.' It shocked them.
"We were shocked by the high frequency."
By Mark Kaufman


Spacecraft makes daring approach of metal object in Earth's orbit
A "historic approach."
By Mark Kaufman


NASA video shows its next Martian helicopter soaring over Mars
Futuristic exploration.
By Mark Kaufman


Astronomers wonder if galaxies are falling into this giant black hole
Hubble telescope gives closest look at a quasar yet.


Evidence of a black hole visiting Earth may be hiding in your house
"The most difficult thing to see is what stands right in front of your nose."
By Mark Kaufman


The strange new worlds scientists discovered in 2024
These aren't like planet Earth.


NASA leader doubts Elon Musk will push Trump to axe moon rocket
Artemis II delayed until at least April 2026.

