Lunar minerals generate the rust mineral hematite when bombarded with high-energy oxygen particles, simulations show.

The cadre — the 24th astronaut class in NASA's history, and the first new one since 2021 — was announced today (Sept. 22) ...

If you want to build a little rocket to get off a little planet, [Rocket Lab is] probably a good place to start,' ...

Using the world’s largest digital camera, Rubin will capture a full view of the southern sky every three days.

A solar eclipse occurs when the moon positions itself between Earth and the sun, casting a shadow over Earth. We explore the ...

As of Monday, Sept. 22, the moon phase is Waxing Crescent, and according to NASA's Daily Moon Observation, there's just 1% ...

Tonight marks a unique celestial event: the New Moon coinciding with a partial solar eclipse visible in parts of New Zealand, Antarctica, and the South Pacific. This rare occurrence invites sky ...