NASA Advanced Mid-Power Electric Rocket Challenge
Mid-power (3-7 kW) Hall effect thruster systems have been identified by government and industry stakeholders as critical capabilities for satellite, defense, and exploration missi…
Two nearby rocky worlds could offer alien astronomers views of planets appearing to reverse course
Aliens have long been a staple of science fiction. Yet the possibility of intelligent life beyond Earth is more than a matter of imagination—it is also a subject of serious scient…
La NASA destina un millón de dólares al reto estudiantil Base Lunar
Read this release in English here.El domingo 8 de noviembre de 2026, la NASA anunció la convocatoria del reto estudiantil Base Lunar, dotado con un millón de dólares, durante un a…
NASA just launched a $1 million Moon Base Student Challenge to award cash prizes to students that solve lunar base problems
NASA has officially launched the Moon Base Student Challenge, asking students to help build humanity's future on the moon. And there is $1 million in prizes for the best ideas.
Astronauts Across Generations Share the Stage
On Nov. 6, 2026, Purpose Entertainment hosted the Artemis Celebration Gala at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Merritt Island, Florida. Held on the eve of NASA’s MAX…
Netflix announces 'Stranger Things' spin-off 'Other Worlds', and it's already teasing a trip to Area 51 (video)
The first trailer for Other World: A Stranger Things Adventure doesn't show much, but there are enough clues for fans to figure out what it's about here.
MAX POWER: NASA’s Inaugural Aerospace Expo Ignites America’s Future
Thousands gathered over several days in early November to experience MAX POWER – NASA’s first exhibition of America’s superiority in space, aeronautics, and technology on and arou…
NASA’s ESCAPADE Completes Powered Earth Flybys, Now En Route to Mars
NASA’s two ESCAPADE (Escape and Plasma Acceleration and Dynamics Explorers) spacecraft have each successfully completed a powered Earth flyby, using Earth’s gravity in combination…
NASA needs more astronauts for moon missions and beyond. You can apply now, but only until Dec. 3
On Saturday (Nov. 7), NASA put out the call for applications for a new class of astronauts. Applications are due by Dec. 3.
Futuristic aircraft takes flight at NASA | Space photo of the day for Nov. 9, 2026
The future of flight meets space exploration as a futuristic electric aircraft hovers beside Blue Origin's massive New Glenn rocket stage.
SpaceX will launch epic double-catch Starship Flight 15 test mission on Nov. 13
SpaceX's next Starship test flight will take place on Friday (Nov. 13), and it will be epic: The company will try to catch both of the vehicle's stages when they return to Earth.
Meteorite that landed in Cape Cod was a 'lone wolf' from the outer solar system, scientists find
A meteor that exploded into fragments that fell into Cape Cod Bay was once part of the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter, scientists found.
NASA unveils $10 billion in moon base contracts, new lunar missions and the 'PROMISE' of a nuclear-powered rover
NASA is pushing ahead with its plan to build a moon base for astronauts by 2032, unveiling up to $10 billion in new contracts to launch and deliver cargo to Earth's nearest neighb…
NASA chief Jared Isaacman skydives into space agency's MAX POWER air show — 'Going into this job, I I knew we had to do something like this.'
"I promise you, there'll be more to come."
CHAPEA Mission 2 Crew Reflects After 378 Days on Simulated Mars
After 378 days without windows, the sounds of the outside world, or real-time calls with family and friends, four research volunteers stepped out of NASA’s Mars Dune Alpha habitat…
Yes, it runs 'Doom': Satellite plays iconic game in world's 1st demonstration of orbital voice control
The world's first voice command of a satellite saw an experimental European spacecraft play the iconic video game 'Doom' after operators spoke to it from Earth.
APOD: 2026 November 9 – Rigel and the Witch Head Nebula
APOD Science APOD APOD: 2026 November 9 –… Today’s APOD Archive Submissions Index Search Calendar RSS Education About Discuss APOD Astronomy Picture of the Day Discover the cosm…
Ozone Hole Reaches Its 2026 Maximum
The ozone hole ranked seventh largest by area in 48 years of monitoring, but it was not as deep as other large holes on record.
JWST tracks more than 100 magnified stellar events in the Dragon galaxy
Using the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), a team of astronomers identified 104 magnified stellar events in a galaxy known as the Dragon, located around 6.5 billion light-years …
How space weather powers auroras in the sky and threatens power grids on the ground
An aurora is one of nature's most spectacular light shows: It looks like green or red curtains rippling across the night sky. When viewed from the ground, this colorful display mi…
Legendary sci-fi magazine 'Starlog' returns as a yearly release, just in time for its 50th anniversary
Before the rise of online entertainment sites, this is where genre fans got their news
Game theory helps SETI search for alien civilizations
The search for extraterrestrial intelligence (SETI) is mostly concerned with where to look for technosignatures from another civilization. Between 2012 and 2015, SETI's Project Ph…
NASA Announces $1 Million to Students for Moon Base Challenge
On Sunday, NASA announced the opening of its $1 million Moon Base Student Challenge during a MAX POWER event at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida. As part of a Golde…
On this day in space! Nov. 8, 2005: Europe launches Venus Express, its first mission to Venus
On Nov. 8, 2005, Europe launched its first mission to Venus. Here's why Venus Express mattered.