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Make no mistake: we are currently living in the Golden Age of space exploration. Right now, as you read these words, we have robots on the Moon, autonomous rovers on Mars, and roughly a half dozen asteroid mining companies prospecting for precious metals in space. What will happen tomorrow? Tune in to DT’s space coverage to get all the latest news and commentary on everything from SpaceX to space junk, and keep pace with all the most important things happening in the final frontier.
Hubble captures a stunning ultraviolet image of Jupiter
A new image from Hubble shows Jupiter in a whole new way, highlighting the Great Red Spot - an enormous storm larger than the width of the entire Earth.
James Webb observes merging stars creating heavy elements
The James Webb Space Telescope has detected heavy elements being created in a star merger for the first time.
This peculiar galaxy has two supermassive black holes at its heart
A recent image taken by the Gemini South observatory shows the chaotic result of a merger between two spiral galaxies one billion years ago.
Astronauts test new moon camera for upcoming Artemis mission
In preparation for NASA's next crewed moon landing, astronauts have been testing a brand new camera on the lunar-like landscapes of Lanzarote, Spain.
NASA’s Artemis II moon capsule receives vital component
Next year's crewed Artemis II moon mission took an important step forward recently when NASA integrated a vital component with the Orion spacecraft.
NASA tests 8-rotor Dragonfly drone destined for Titan
Dragonfly is set to become the first multi-rotor aircraft to fly on another celestial body when it reaches Saturn's largest moon, Titan, in 2034.
Check out the NASA EV that will drive Artemis crew (partway) to the moon
NASA and EV startup Canoo Technologies have shown off the vehicle that will transport the next lunar astronauts to the launchpad at the Kennedy Space Center.
NASA’s moon buggies could one day be driving on lunar roads
The moon could one day be paved with roads for safer and smoother rover rides as part of ongoing efforts to reduce the damaging effects of lunar dust.
Watch this unique view of SpaceX’s latest Starship rocket test
SpaceX has released footage showing a unique view of its latest Starship rocket test ahead of its second launch atop the mighty Super Heavy rocket.
The Siena Galaxy Atlas now catalogs 400,000 nearby galaxies
A publicly available digital atlas of nearby galaxies was recently updated and now includes almost 400,000 galaxies located within our cosmic neighborhood.
Researchers discover a 320-mph jet stream around Jupiter’s equator
Researchers have used data from the James Webb Space Telescope to uncover a new feature of Jupiter's dramatic and turbulent atmosphere.
NASA’s wild plan to launch a rocket from Mars is ‘like something from an amusement park’
How do you launch a rocket from Mars? NASA's jaw-dropping plan involves pitching it in the air and igniting it aloft.
NASA’s Lucy spacecraft will soon make its first flyby of an asteroid
The Lucy spacecraft is on its way to the orbit of Jupiter to study the Trojan asteroids there. But first it will make a flyby of an asteroid called Dinkinesh.
NASA mission collected at least 70 grams of material from asteroid Bennu
NASA has collected at least 70 grams of material from asteroid Bennu in its first asteroid sample return mission, OSIRIS-REx.
How to watch the Orionid meteor shower tonight, in person or online
The Orionid meteor shower will peak tonight, Saturday October 21. Here's how to watch.
NASA photo shows off engines that will power next crewed lunar mission
In ongoing preparations for the first crewed lunar mission in five decades, NASA has attached four engines to the core stage of its powerful SLS rocket.
NASA’s Mars drone just set another flight record
NASA's Ingenuity helicopter has surpassed all expectations during its time on Mars and just recently it set a new flight record.
Stunning image shows annular solar eclipse from a million miles away
NASA has shared a remarkable image of Saturday's annular solar eclipse, captured by a satellite a million miles from Earth.
Space station leak prompts NASA to rework spacewalk schedule
An external coolant leak at the ISS prompted NASA to change the date of an upcoming spacewalk, and postpone another until later this year.
Record-breaking NASA astronaut reveals what he’ll miss most about ISS life
Record-breaking NASA astronaut Frank Rubio recently revealed what he’ll miss most about life in orbit after spending 371 days aboard the space station.
Watch SpaceX’s most recent Starlink mission in just 60 seconds
Check out this spectacular footage of SpaceX's latest Falcon 9 mission, featuring the launch, satellite deployment, and landing of the first-stage booster.
Watch NASA video showing Saturday’s stunning ‘ring of fire’ eclipse
Huge crowds gathered across parts of the Americas on Saturday to witness the stunning phenomenon of an annular solar eclipse.
NASA’s Psyche mission launches to explore a metal asteroid
NASA has successfully launched its Psyche spacecraft on a mission to visit a metal asteroid.
