Penguin poop spotted from space reveals hidden Antarctic colonies

But it's not all good news — the newfound colonies are all but certain to be affected by climate change.

• Aug 6, 2020

Astronauts describe thrilling SpaceX splashdown

With a piloted test flight complete, NASA hopes to certify the SpaceX capsule for operational missions.

• Aug 5, 2020

SpaceX launches Starship prototype on dramatic test flight

The Starship test rocket's single Raptor engine boosted the vehicle into the sky above Boca Chica, Texas, atop a plume of flaming exhaust and billowing clouds of smoke.

• Aug 5, 2020

Perseids, the best meteor shower of the year, peaks tonight

Here's how to catch a glimpse of one of the most spectacular meteor showers of the year.

• Aug 4, 2020

SpaceX Crew Dragon astronauts splash down after historic test flight

Sunday's splashdown was the first by U.S. astronauts in 45 years, with the first commercially built and operated spacecraft to carry people to and from orbit.

• Aug 2, 2020

Crew Dragon prepped for weekend splashdown

The Crew Dragon splashdown will be NASA's first astronaut water landing in 45 years.

• Jul 31, 2020

NASA launches mission to Mars

This is the first NASA mission explicitly designed to search for signs of life on another planet.

• Jul 30, 2020

Mars rover poised for launch atop Atlas 5 rocket

NASA's Perseverance rover is the first step in a decade-long program to bring martian rock samples back to Earth.

• Jul 29, 2020

NASA's helicopter flight over Mars a "Wright brothers' moment"

The helicopter, Ingenuity, will travel to Mars clutching the rover's belly and, a few months after touchdown, attempt to fly solo.

• Jul 29, 2020

Hubble telescope captures beautifully detailed image of Saturn

Visible in the image are the planet's icy rings in stunning detail — and its moon Enceladus, which could support life.

• Jul 28, 2020

NASA readies launch of Mars rover to look for signs of life

The most ambitious Mars mission yet aims to bring samples from the red planet back to Earth.

• Jul 28, 2020

Scientists reveal first-ever photo of a solar system like ours

The incredibly rare family portrait highlights two baby exoplanets orbiting a very young, sun-like star.

• Jul 24, 2020

Russian cargo ship sent to space station with nearly 3 tons of supplies

The Progress cargo ship docked at the International Space Station after a speedy two-orbit rendezvous.

• Jul 23, 2020

Double meteor showers will light up the night sky next week

Two meteor showers are peaking at the same time next week.

• Jul 23, 2020

China launches ambitious Mars mission

The Tianwen-1 mission – China's most ambitious attempt yet at interplanetary exploration – aims to send an orbiter, lander and rover to the red planet.

• Jul 23, 2020

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