A comet discovered nearly a century ago is putting up a spectacular show in the night sky. Comet 29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann underwent an explosion in February 2026, which increased its brightness by ...

This is a massive star that exploded 35,000 years ago, and the deep-sky image just won an award – a first in the prestigious competition ...

You’ll cruise through about five miles of suburban developments and strip malls with a rapidly expanding list of business and ...

China’s Einstein Probe has detected an event suspected to be the first recorded instance of a black hole devouring a white dwarf.

United Launch Alliance suffered yet another fiery burn-through on one of its solid rocket boosters during a national security mission Thursday.

In response to a query from Ars about the engine test anomalies, Rocket Lab Chief Executive Officer Pete Beck downplayed concerns.

Astronomers are really clever, and they've concocted new ways to do just that. They use a global network of telescopes, always watching the skies.

The small rocket and capsule have been flying since April 2015 and have combined to make 38 launches, all but one of which ...

On Jan. 28, 1986, NASA’s 25th space shuttle mission, Challenger, left the launchpad in Cape Canaveral, Florida. Seventy-three seconds into... Lessons and failures from the Challenger space shuttle ...

MAINE (WABI) - Former Maine teacher, Bill Townsend, was nearly selected to join the Space Shuttle Challenger crew. The Challenger blew up on January 28, 1986 killing all seven crew members on board.

NATIONWIDE — As NASA prepares for the wet dress rehearsal of its Artemis II moon rocket and capsule, many are noticing similarities between the cold temperatures this week and how they played a part ...

WASHINGTON — Wednesday marks 40 years since the NASA Challenger space shuttle exploded less than two minutes after takeoff, killing everyone aboard. Jan. 28, 1986, began a day filled with hope and ...