Articles

Kate Howells

Looking at life on Earth from another perspective.

Casey Dreier

A critical part of a balanced exploration program, competed missions are scientist-led projects that cost less and occur more frequently than large, flagship-class missions.

Jason Davis

A total solar eclipse and the launch of Europa Clipper are on our list of cosmic events to get excited about this year.

Kate Howells

On Nov. 1, 2023, NASA’s Lucy spacecraft flew past Dinkinesh, a small asteroid in the main belt, and discovered a binary pair of moonlets in orbit around the asteroid.

The Downlink

The more we search, the more we find. From exoplanets to moons to asteroids, the list of worlds just keeps growing.

The Downlink

Jupiter’s moons have always been exciting to explore, and a new era of Jovian moon research is about to begin.

Jason Davis

Stunning views of Europa and the Eagle Nebula headline our roundup of space images released last month.

The Downlink

Exploration will always face setbacks, but this week’s Downlink reminds us of the impressive human ability to persevere.

The Downlink

The realities of space go beyond what we can see, and perhaps even beyond what we can imagine.

The Downlink

Everything you need to know about NASA’s Lucy mission to the Trojan asteroids.

Rae Paoletta

On October 16, NASA's Lucy spacecraft is expected to depart for the Trojan asteroids — rocky bodies that share an orbit with Jupiter.

Casey Dreier

Lucy kicks off a beefier era of Discovery.

The Downlink

Exploration is teaching us a lot about the cosmos, and a lot about how much we still don’t know.

The Downlink

10 years after launching, Juno is still showing us Jupiter’s stunning beauty.

The Downlink

See images of the cosmos that reflect fascinating features of worlds and stars, and take action to advance exploration.

The Planetary Society

Six scientists share the major planetary science discoveries of the past decade, and the questions that will drive the next 10 years of solar system exploration.

Casey Dreier

SpaceX says it wants to save NASA money, but its actions could cost taxpayers more in the end.

Van Kane

Last week, NASA selected its thirteenth and fourteenth missions in its low cost Discovery program.

Jason Davis

NASA announced two new asteroid missions today named Lucy and Psyche that will fill important gaps in our understanding of how the solar system was formed. Here are eight things to know about the two missions.

Van Kane

If NASA’s managers hold to their schedule, we will learn sometime this month what NASA’s next planetary mission will be.