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NASA's James Webb Space Telescope will launch a million miles to unwrap and explore the distant past

December 22, 2021

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope will launch a million miles to unwrap and explore the distant past

The James Webb is set to become the most complex object ever launched into space, and the most powerful time machine ever built.

Christmas comet burns brighter as it flies past Earth

December 21, 2021

Christmas comet burns brighter as it flies past Earth

Comet Leonard, named after a researcher from the University of Arizona, is burning brighter even as it flies away from Earth.

SpaceX launches Christmas gifts to the International Space Station

December 21, 2021

SpaceX launches Christmas gifts to the International Space Station

SpaceX launched Christmas gifts to the International Space Station on Tuesday.

Japan’s space tourists return to Earth after 12-day visit

December 20, 2021

Japan’s space tourists return to Earth after 12-day visit

A Japanese billionaire, his producer and a Russian cosmonaut safely returned to Earth on Monday after spending 12 days on the International Space Station.

Water detected below Martian surface, researchers say

December 18, 2021

Water detected below Martian surface, researchers say

"Significant amounts of water" have been found beneath the surface of Mars.

NASA confirms telescope launch for Christmas Eve

December 17, 2021

NASA confirms telescope launch for Christmas Eve

NASA is shooting for next Friday — Christmas Eve — to launch its newest space telescope.

How the Apollo 8 crew delivered an out-of-this-world message of hope during a pivotal Christmas

December 15, 2021

How the Apollo 8 crew delivered an out-of-this-world message of hope during a pivotal Christmas

In 1968 on Christmas Eve, this special moment in space became an important part of our history.

NASA spacecraft makes history, officially ‘touches’ sun for first time ever

December 14, 2021

NASA spacecraft makes history, officially ‘touches’ sun for first time ever

A NASA spacecraft has officially “touched” the sun after it plunged into the unexplored solar atmosphere known as the corona, traveling hundreds of miles over five hours.

Geminid meteor shower: What to know

December 14, 2021

Geminid meteor shower: What to know

Sky-gazers around most of the world will be able to glimpse the Geminid meteor shower this week.

Satellite images, expert suggest Iranian space launch coming

December 12, 2021

Satellite images, expert suggest Iranian space launch coming

Iran appears to be preparing for a space launch as negotiations continue in Vienna over its tattered nuclear deal with world powers, according to an expert and satellite images.