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Astronomers finally find the earliest molecule in the Universe

The breakthrough validates our current models of how the universe works.

NASA female astronaut set to break record

Congrats, and good luck!

Alien-world-hunting satellite finds its first Earth-sized planet

Researchers had hoped that at least 300 of them would be the size of our home planet. Well, they found one.

This new approach to spotting incoming asteroids should keep our planet safe

"With the [new method] we can spot objects regardless of their surface color, and use it to measure their sizes and other surface properties," said the researchers.

Rodents race around cage in NASA microgravity experiment

That looks like a lot of fun!

World's largest aircraft flies for the first time

The huge aircraft is designed to send rockets to a high enough altitude from where they can then power themselves into space.

Meteorite impacts are squeezing water from the moon

The moon has a hydrological cycle, but it looks nothing like the one on Earth.

SpaceX lands Falcon Heavy boosters -- plans to reuse them later this year

Honestly, it's like SpaceX is showing off.

This is what the photographed black hole's "neighborhood" looks like

You came into the right neighborhood.

The photographed black hole now has a name

It literally translates to "embellished dark source of unending creation."

NASA Twin Study finds health can be 'mostly sustained' in space

Are humans well-suited for space flight?

Black hole picture shown for the first time

A historic moment in science that pushes the limits of human knowledge.

The International Space Station is teeming with bacteria and fungi

Step 1: live on hairless primate. Step 2: wait for said primate to go to space. Step 3: PROFIT!

Microdosing psychedelics may improve mood and productivity

Don't try this at home, folks.

Japanese spacecraft shoots at an asteroid -- to better understand it

Relax, we haven't started a war with the asteroids.

Planetary fragments orbiting dead star hints at what Earth's final days might look like

The surviving fragments of planet orbiting a white dwarf have been found by a team of astronomers.

Bacteria coaxed into making high-performance proteins for space missions

The National Aeronautics and Spider Silk Administration is very excited about this study.

Boeing delays test flight for Starliner crew capsule

The Air Force had to use the same launch pad, the company announced.

Yes, there is methane on Mars, new study reports

Exciting times for Mars science.

Astronomers spy self-destructing asteroid with a twin comet-like tail

A well-known asteroid is spectacularly disintegrating before astronomers' eyes.

Astronomers observe exoplanet for the first time using optical interferometry

The novel method can reveal spicy new insights into the lives of planets orbiting stars far, far away.

Curiosity photographs river-like rounded rocks

It's a hint that Mars had a wet past.

Hubble captured the first evidence of a Great Dark Spot storm forming on Neptune

The data taught us a lot about how weather works on gas giants.

NASA wants to use a helicopter to explore Mars

It's time to take to the skies -- on Mars.

NASA cancels all-female spacewalk -- cites lack of spacesuit in the right size

Don't be quick to blame NASA for this though!

Jupiter formed far from the sun and traveled closer during its early days

It also met a lot of asteroids it still hangs around with.

New photos from asteroid Bennu reveal stunning surprises

We have a shuttle in outer space, orbiting and asteroid and beaming back data and images. Still seems pretty incredible.

Mercury is the planet closest to Earth -- contrary to popular belief

There's also a whirly-dirly corollary associated with this new method.

Toyota partners with Japanese space agency on new moon rover design

After having conquered the automobile on Earth, Toyota has decided to try their luck off the planet.

Spaceflight activates dormant viruses like herpes

Add herpes and other viruses to the long list of health problems associated with space flight.

This is Opportunity last view from Mars

NASA just released an amazing 360-degree panorama from the final resting place of the Opportunity rover.

Scientists discover 83 Quasars from the early universe

Talk about a massive find!

NASA captures images of supersonic shockwaves in mid-air -- and the results are stunning

Understanding these shockwaves are important for developing the new generation of supersonic planes.

Massive solar storms are naturally-recurring events, study finds -- and we're unprepared for them

Sunny days ahead!

First Crew Dragon launch and docking a success for SpaceX

These are exciting times for SpaceX

NASA puts InSight experiment on hold because one stubborn rock is blocking their instruments

InSight picked scissors, so it lost to rock.

NASA trains to search for Martian life in world's driest desert

The Atacama Desert is the most Mars-like environment on Earth.

The Race to the Moon Starts in the Classroom

Want to explore the solar system, and beyond? Start with education.

Japanese spacecraft takes historic selfie after landing on distant asteroid

Space history was made this week!

NASA scientists create basic building blocks of life in a 'primordial ocean'

A breakthrough that will narrow down the search for alien life.

Spectacular new images show Martian ancient river systems

Did a wet Mars foster life? That's the big question scientists hope to answer in the future.

Future Moon colonists could produce water from regolith and sunlight

Drink up!

The Earth's atmosphere extends twice as far as the Moon, technically

You should probably try really hard to hold your breath around there, though.

InSight lander detects mysterious dips in air pressure on Red Planet (and shares Martian weather forecast)

One day, checking the weather on Mars in real-time will be as easy as googling it.

These tributes to the Opportunity rover will break your heart

Goodnight, sweet prince...

NASA bids farewell to 15-year-old rover on Mars

Adio, Opportunity! You'll be forever in our hearts <3.

Europe's Mars rover named "Rosalind Franklin" in honor of DNA pioneer

It's the perfect name.

Steam Power Might Help in Space Exploration

NASA is funding a steam-powered spacecraft.

NASA wants to deflect a tiny asteroid's orbit: humanity's first planetary defense test

The audacious plan will confirm whether or not we're capable of deflecting asteroids -- at least the tiny ones, for now.

Ingenious new technique shows Mars' Mount Sharp to be very porous

Yay for creative science!