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Flare as bright as 10 trillion Suns caused by supermassive black hole consuming an enormous star
Watch the live return of NASA astronauts from the Space Station, following medical emergency
Watch NASA's livestream, from undocking to splashdown
How long does it take to get to the Moon?
How long would it take to drive or walk to the Moon, and how long do actual missions take?
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Why can't Artemis II just launch right away? This is what it takes to get astronauts to the Moon and back
How NASA decides the launch dates for the Artemis II mission to the Moon
NASA releases all launch dates for Artemis II. This is how soon we could be going back to the Moon
NASA' Artemis II mission to send astronauts round the Moon and back could launch as early as 6 February 2026, the space agency has said. Failing that, there are multiple further dates allocated for Artemis II. The mission will see a crewed spacecraft return to the Moon for the first time since the Apollo era. More on Artemis While no astronauts will be setting foot on the Moon this time – we have to wait for Artemis III for that –the mission marks a pivotal moment in the programme and future plans to put a permanent human settlement on the
Astronomers have captured real photos of alien worlds in deep space. Here are some of the best
Want to explore Earth-like planets? Head to the outer galaxy. But the inner galaxy is where the really interesting worlds are
New study tells you the most interesting parts of the Galaxy to visit as a Federation starship captain.
Without Mars, humans and animals could look entirely different. Scientist says the Red Planet shapes our Ice Ages
You might think that Earth's influence on your life is minimal at best. Beyond often appearing like a bright red 'star' in the sky, what has Mars ever done for us? Quite a lot, it turns out. In fact, Mars could play a huge role in shaping the tilt of our planet and influencing the length of its Ice Ages. More on Mars Without Mars, the story of evolution on planet Earth might have played out rather differently. Humans and animals might not exist, or might have evolved to look entirely different. Exploring Mars's effect on Earth Mars is about
A hidden planet on the edge of our Solar System? Here's why scientists are closer than ever to finding it
There could be a hidden 'planet 9' – or planet X – orbiting the Sun
Betelgeuse will one day explode, and it's been acting strange recently. Astronomers have finally worked out what it is
Betelgeuse's strange dimming could finally be explained
Best things to see in the Southern Hemisphere sky, January 2026
Find out what's in the night sky tonight from your Southern Hemisphere location.
Observing guide | What comets and asteroids are in the sky tonight?
What comets and asteroids can you see in the sky tonight and over the coming weeks? Find out when and where to look to see a Near Earth Object.
Have we been measuring the Universe wrong this whole time? New discovery could solve a huge cosmic mystery
Fresh evidence shows supernovae aren’t the yardsticks we thought, putting the standard model of an accelerating expanding Universe in doubt.
From lunar blackout to engine failure... 8 things to know about NASA's return to the Moon next month
What you need to know about NASA's Artemis II mission.
NASA astronauts will return from Space Station this Wednesday, following 'serious medical condition'
Medical condition causes four-person crew to return to Earth ahead of schedule
I'm an exoplanet hunter. Here's why 2026 is going to be a game-changer in the search for alien worlds
Supermassive black holes don't seem to make sense. But the mystery may be solved, and the answer is catastrophic
We may be able to turn Mars green. Here's how science says we'll make the Red Planet habitable
This weekend is the best time to see Jupiter, visible with the naked eye all night. 10 tips for spotting the planet
'What the heck is this?' Webb Telescope finds diamond-raining planet that defies explanation
There's a bright comet perfect for observing through a smart telescope right now. Here's how to see it
The world's biggest astrophotography competition is open for entries, with a top price of £10,000 up for grabs
NASA spacecraft captures comet 3I/ATLAS on its way to Jupiter, revealing elements invisible to the human eye
