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'One of the most geometrically perfect': What is this mysterious sphere deep in the Milky Way galaxy?

By Stefanie Waldek published

A supernova remnant (SNR) discovered by astrophysicist Miroslav Filipović of Western Sydney University displays an astonishingly spherical shape.

Astronomy
a black and white rocket launches into the night sky from a launch pad in Florida

SpaceX aiming for record-breaking 170 orbital launches in 2025

By Mike Wall published

SpaceX is targeting a whopping 170 orbital liftoffs in 2025, which would shatter the record the company set just last year.

Launches & Spacecraft
An image of the waxing crescent moon pictured against the dark sky. The lunar sea Mare Crisium can be seen as a dark oval marking the lit section of the moon's surface.

See a lunar scar darken the crescent moon on May 30

By Anthony Wood published

Lunar maria or 'seas' formed when lava flooded impact basins billions of years ago.

Stargazing
a woman and man, both wearing a polo shirt and slacks, speak to a camera aboard a space station

Behind the camera: Astronauts talk with students from space station | Space photo of the day for May 29, 2025

By Robert Z. Pearlman published

NASA astronaut Nichole Ayers and Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency astronaut Takuya Onishi spoke with students from the International Space Station on May 20, 2025, in a behind-the-camera view.

International Space Station

Dust devil on Mars photobombs NASA Perseverance rover's selfie (photo)

By Sharmila Kuthunur published

NASA's Perseverance rover has marked a milestone with a spectacular new selfie, and a surprise visitor.

Mars Rovers
An artist's illustration of the Earth "quasi-moon" Kamo'oalewa. Astronomers using the Large Binocular Telescope have shown that it might be a lost fragment of the moon.

Sampling a 'quasi-moon': What's next for China's newly launched Tianwen 2 asteroid-sampling mission

By Mike Wall published

China's Tianwen 2 spacecraft launched on Tuesday (May 28), kicking off a bold mission to grab a sample of one of Earth's "quasi-moons" and then journey on to a mysterious comet.

Launches & Spacecraft
The passengers for Blue Origin's upcoming NS-32 suborbital spaceflight.

Meet the crew of Blue Origin's NS-32 space tourism mission launching on May 31

By Samantha Mathewson published

Blue Origin's next suborbital flight is scheduled to launch on Saturday (May 31), carrying a diverse crew of educators, entrepreneurs and adventurers.

Private Spaceflight
the sun's surface appears fluffy close up with towering structures of plasma dancing and twisting.

Scientists capture never-before-seen plasma streams and bizarre 'raindrops' in sharpest-ever view of sun's outer atmosphere (video)

By Daisy Dobrijevic published

Using a newly developed adaptive optics system called Cona, scientists peered through Earth's turbulent air to reveal the sun's corona in astonishing clarity.

The Sun
A spiralling time vortex with roman numerals and cosmic elements.

Could time travel tourism be the next space tourism? (op-ed)

By Dete Meserve published

OP-ED Can we journey through time? Sci-fi author Dete Meserve presents a compelling case for our future in the past.

OP-ED
an astronaut in a white space suit looks at a flag planted on a dusty grey surface

Can we protect historical sites on the moon before it's too late?

By Leonard David published

A number of groups and individuals say there's a need to protect lunar history before it's too late.

The moon
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