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ISS astronaut captures amazing video of SpaceX Starlink satellite train cruising above auroras
By Elizabeth Howell published
A train of glittering SpaceX Starlink satellites shine brightly above a green aurora in a new video released by NASA astronaut Don Pettit.

NASA's Juno probe orbiting Jupiter may have come to an end, but no one can confirm
By Josh Dinner published
The U.S. government shut down the same day Juno's last mission extension expired, putting the status of the mission in limbo.

Trivia in orbit: How well do you know the ISS?
By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry published
This quiz will test your grasp of everything from orbital mechanics and international partnerships to basic facts about the International Space Station

Astronauts work through the U.S. government shutdown | On the International Space Station Sept. 29-Oct. 3, 2025
By Robert Z. Pearlman published
The Expedition 73 crew continued their science research and maintenance work aboard the International Space Station this week, despite the start of a U.S. government shutdown back on Earth.

Europe teams with Japan on asteroid mission, beefs up space cooperation with South Korea
By Andrew Jones published
The European Space Agency signed a cooperation deal with South Korea and advanced a rideshare mission with Japan, as the agency pushes for wider global partnerships.

Mars rovers serve as scientists' eyes and ears from millions of miles away – here are the tools Perseverance used to spot a potential sign of ancient life
By Ari Koeppel published
Science, especially when conducted remotely on another planet, is rarely black and white.

Tumbleweed-inspired Mars rovers could be blown across the Red Planet
By Keith Cooper published
Scientists are testing prototypes of tumbleweed rovers in a wind tunnel that show that Mars' winds are strong enough to push them.

Astronauts welcome NASA's new 'ascans' | On the International Space Station Sept. 22-26, 2025
By Robert Z. Pearlman published
Expedition 73 crewmembers sequenced DNA and worked with virtual reality glasses this week, while also continuing to unpack cargo vehicles and congratulating NASA's 24th group of astronaut candidates.

Europe wants to launch a life-hunting mission to Saturn's icy ocean moon Enceladus
By Andrew Jones published
The European Space Agency aims to develop an orbiter-lander mission that will sample the icy plumes of Saturn's icy ocean moon Enceladus and search for signs of life.

Will the ISS get another space plane visit before falling back to Earth in 2030? The dream may be fading
By Mike Wall published
Modifications to a cargo deal between Sierra Space and NASA may mean the Dream Chaser space plane never reaches the International Space Station.
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