Hubble Space Telescope at 35 | Space photo of the day for April 24, 2025
Thirty-five years ago today, the Hubble Space Telescope was launched into Earth orbit.
NASA’s SPHEREx team rings bell at New York Stock Exchange | Space picture of the day for April 23, 2025
The New York Stock Exchange celebrated the launch of NASA's newest astrophysics observatory by having the probe's team ring the closing bell.
It’s alive! It’s alive! Orion throws back its cover | Space picture of the day for April 22, 2025
NASA engineers tested the functionality of Orion's forward bay cover, which is the last component of the spacecraft that must be ejected before parachutes deploy to land.
SpaceX launch creates a ‘nebula’ | Space picture of the day for April 21, 2025
The plume from a rocket engine burn high in Earth's atmosphere caused a glowing spectacle similar in appearance to a nebula.
SpaceX launches its 32nd Dragon cargo mission to the ISS for NASA
SpaceX launched its 32nd cargo mission to the International Space Station today (April 21), sending more than 3 tons of supplies and scientific hardware to the orbiting lab for NASA.
NASA’s oldest active astronaut lands with space station crewmates on his 70th birthday
NASA's oldest active astronaut has redefined traveling "home" for your birthday, landing from the International Space Station on the same day that he turned 70.
Cosmic party streamer for Hubble’s 35th | Space picture of the day for April 18, 2025
A new portrait of a pillar of gas and dust in the Eagle Nebula is a reason to celebrate.
Apollo 11 astronaut Neil Armstrong’s gold Omega moonwatch sells for record $2.2M at auction
A new record has been set for the most paid at auction for an astronaut's timepiece. The 18-karat gold Omega Speedmaster that was presented to Neil Armstrong sold for $2,187,500 with premium.
Haircut on high: Getting a trim in space | Space picture of the day for April 17, 2025
"What should I do with my sideburns?" asked the ISS commander of his barber and Expedition 73 crewmate.
A gateway to the Gateway around the moon | Space picture of the day for April 16, 2025
One of the first two modules that will form NASA's Gateway platform in orbit around the moon has arrived at its last stop before the launch site.