The sunshade consists of two flexible layers of reinforced thermal blankets, differing from the rigid light shields used on ...

Scientists aim to answer some of the most fundamental questions about the universe using NASA's newest space telescope, ...

Intuitive Machines second NASA-backed lunar lander mission will deliver scientific instruments to hunt for water under the ...

The mysterious Oort cloud is the source of many of our solar system's comets, but astronomers still have no idea what it ...

A new letter addressed to acting NASA chief Janet Petro calls out the space agency for failing to answer questions raised by ...

"An asteroid this size impacts Earth on average every few thousand years and could cause severe damage to a local region," ...

YR4 has a very small chance of striking Earth when its orbit briefly intersects our planet's in December 2032.

NASA confirmed it may have sidestepped sweeping layoffs that were expected, potentially saving hundreds of newly hired ...

The odds of asteroid 2024 YR4 striking Earth have fallen once again, now to 0.28%, NASA announced on Thursday.

NASA is losing four key senior officials close to its flagship moon program, according to people familiar with the changes, ...

A private space traveler and jet-fighter pilot, Jared Isaacman is preparing to run the U.S. space program after decades ...

On Sunday afternoon, the Cal Poly Physics Department hosted a NASA Pre-Launch event, complete with astronomy presentations, ...