NASA’s InSight lander has made it to Mars, but it’ll be a while before the robot is ready to start its science work.
Mars InSight Stuck the Landing. Here’s the First Thing It Did.
InSight stuck the landing on Mars — here’s what happens after touchdown.
InSight’s Mars Landing Warms the Hearts of Chilled Space Buffs in Times Square
A group of about 40 space enthusiasts huddled under umbrellas yesterday (Nov. 26) as the lights in Times Square transmitted news of the ‘perilous’ landing maneuver to bring NASA’s InSight spacecraft down to the surface of Mars.
Senator Seeks Assurances on JWST and WFIRST Funding
As Congress works to finalize a fiscal year 2019 spending bill for NASA, a senator is asking colleagues to secure the future of two of NASA’s largest astrophysics missions.
On This Day in Space! Nov. 27, 1885: Astronomer Captures 1st Known Photo of a Meteor
On Nov. 27, 1885, an astronomer made the first known photograph of a meteor. See how it happened in our On This Day in Space video series!
After Record-Breaking Wildfire Season, California Shows Nine New Scars
California has had a particularly devastating fire season this year, breaking records for the largest fire by burned area and for the deadliest blaze — and that destruction is visible from space.
See Spectacular Lunar Mission Images in 3D (Photos)
New book “Mission Moon: 3D” presents the history of NASA’s Apollo missions, with 3D photographs.
See the Apollo Moon Missions Like Astronauts Did — In 3D
Stereo 3D brings new depth to archival images of the Apollo missions to the moon.
InSight Mars Lander Unfurls Solar Wings Amid ‘Quiet Beauty’ of Red Planet
After a dramatic and exhilarating landing on Mars, NASA’s newest Martian robot InSight has found some serenity on the Red Planet. And now, it’s soaking up the sun.
A Monster Black Hole Powers This Cosmic Fountain a Billion Light-Years Away (Video)
A monster black hole acts like a mechanical pump in a cosmic fountain, and researchers speculate that this phenomenon may be common.
Trump Touts Mars Landing, Space Force at Mississippi Rally
During a rally in Mississippi aimed at boosting support for U.S. Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), Trump hailed the touchdown of NASA’s $850 million InSight lander, though not by name.
This Farewell Photo of Mars by an Interplanetary Cubesat Is Absolutely Amazing
NASA’s pair of Mars Cube One satellites have broken every record in their path — and now, MarCO-B has become the first small satellite to capture a stunning farewell portrait of another planet.
As NASA Celebrates Mars Landing, a Busy Future Awaits, Agency’s Chief Says
It’s a busy time for NASA, and as the agency’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) celebrated the successful touchdown of its InSight Mars lander today (Nov. 26), agency Administrator Jim Bridenstine is focused on the future.
TRAPPIST-1 Planet May Be Wet and Life-Friendly
One of seven planets orbiting a small star, TRAPPIST-1, may be capable of supporting life as we know it on Earth, new climate models suggest.
‘Solar Gravity Lens’ Could Bring Exoplanets into Sharp Focus
An innovative deep-space concept that relies on a solar gravity lens to enable enhanced viewing of exoplanets is under study by researchers at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory and The Aerospace Corporation.
NASA’s InSight Mars Lander Reaches Mars Today! Here’s What to Expect
After a nearly seven-month deep-space journey that covered more than 300 million miles (483 million kilometers), NASA’s InSight lander is set to touch down on Mars today (Nov. 26).
Pence Hails NASA’s InSight Mars Landing Success (& Other Reactions)
Congratulations are rolling in for the Mars InSight team after NASA successfully touched down on the Red Planet.
Ivanka Trump, Pence Hail NASA’s InSight Mars Landing Success (& Other Reactions)
Congratulations are rolling in for the Mars InSight team after NASA successfully touched down on the Red Planet.
NASA’s Ionospheric Connection Explorer (ICON): Exploring Earth’s Ionosphere
NASA’s Ionospheric Connection Explorer (ICON) is primed to investigate the ionosphere’s mysteries.
This Spinning, Snakelike Star System Might Blast Gamma Rays into the Milky Way When It Dies
Astronomers found a star system in our galaxy that could produce a gamma-ray burst — one of the brightest and most energetic events in the universe.