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An illustration of the comet 3I/ATLAS as it streaks past the sun. Scientists have selected the best spacecraft to observe this passage.

Interstellar invader comet 3I/ATLAS could be investigated by these spacecraft as it races past the sun: 'This could be literally a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity'

By Robert Lea published

Excitement is building regarding the interstellar invader 3I/ATLAS, with new research suggesting which spacecraft from Earth could get a close-up view of the comet.

Astronomy
A metal plate full of sushi with seaweed, rice, and spam sit on a table next to another plate with shrimp tails on crackers served on it

ISS astronauts serve up space sushi | Space photo of the day for Sept. 2, 2025

By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry published

Aboard the International Space Station, astronauts use creativity and culture to make life in orbit feel a little more like home.

International Space Station
A man in a blue jumpsuit sits next to a plane window wearing a helmet and headset as he looks down over a series of snowy mountains

How military helicopters in Colorado will help land NASA's Artemis astronauts on the moon

By Samantha Mathewson published

NASA is using Colorado's rugged peaks to rehearse the risky final moments of future Artemis lunar landings.

Artemis
A planet with red patches and cream patches against a dark background.

Pluto quiz: Can you figure out this dwarf planet?

By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry published

Think you know Pluto? From icy plains to planetary debates, this quiz dives deep into the mysteries of our solar system's most controversial—and captivating—dwarf planet.

Pluto
neptune night sky september 2019

Neptune Know-It-All: A Neptune trivia quiz

By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry published

In this quiz, you'll test your knowledge of Neptune's features, moons, and the science that keeps astronomers fascinated.

Neptune
The logo of NASA, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.

NASA employees fear worsening conditions as new Trump executive order eliminates their right to unionize

By Josh Dinner published

A new executive order signed by President Donald Trump removes NASA employees from federal labor-management protections, under the justification of national security.

Space Exploration
(Main) An illustration of a protoplanetary disk around an infant star (Inset) image of the star-forming region NGC 6357 with the young star XUE 10 as seen by the JWST

James Webb Space Telescope spots odd planet-forming disk around infant star

By Robert Lea published

The James Webb Space Telescope has observed a planet-birthing disk of gas and dust around a young star, uncovering some strange and unexpected chemistry.

Exoplanets
The temperature of Uranus averages minus 320 degrees Fahrenheit.

Uranus quiz: Do you know the Tilted Planet?

By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry published

This quiz will challenge your knowledge of Uranus's strange rotation, chilly atmosphere, and curious collection of moons.

Uranus
a futuristic looking room with hexagons on the ceiling

NASA debuts new Orion mission control room for Artemis 2 astronaut flight around the moon (photos)

By Josh Dinner published

NASA has opened a new Orion Mission Evaluation Room at the Johnson Space Center to analyze in-flight spacecraft data and provide support for Artemis 2 and other future missions to the moon.

Artemis
Rainer Weiss a pioneer in astrophysics who passed away at 92 on Aug. 25 2025

Nobel prize winner and gravitational wave pioneer Rainer Weiss dies at 92

By Robert Lea published

MIT professor, Nobel prize winner, and renowned astrophysicist Rainer Weiss has passed away at the age of 92.

Astronomy
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