Pluto had volcanoes that spewed “slushy” ice water, new study says

Pluto had volcanoes that spewed “slushy” ice water, new study says

Pluto could have a far more viscous interior than previously thought after scientists say giant dome-like formations on the space rock’s surface were once recently active cryovolcanoes or icy volcanoes.

Pluto could have a far more viscous interior than previously thought after scientists say giant dome-like formations on the space rock’s surface were once recently active cryovolcanoes or icy volcanoes.

NASA’s Hubble telescope spots farthest star ever seen

NASA’s Hubble telescope spots farthest star ever seen

“We’ve certainly seen galaxies further away, but that is the new record-holder for the most distanced star that we know of,” NASA astronomer Jane Rigby said.

“We’ve certainly seen galaxies further away, but that is the new record-holder for the most distanced star that we know of,” NASA astronomer Jane Rigby said.

Space-themed hotel opening near Kennedy Space Center

Space-themed hotel opening near Kennedy Space Center

The new Marriott Courtyard in Titusville is targeting space lovers looking for a great view.

The new Marriott Courtyard in Titusville is targeting space lovers looking for a great view.

Meet the men behind the all-private mission to the ISS

Meet the men behind the all-private mission to the ISS

A former decorated NASA astronaut and an international crew of paying customers will become the first to dock at the International Space Station as an all-private mission flying in SpaceX's Crew Dragon spacecraft next month.

A former decorated NASA astronaut and an international crew of paying customers will become the first to dock at the International Space Station as an all-private mission flying in SpaceX's Crew Dragon spacecraft next month.

NASA talks plans to visit moon, Mars in 2022 State of NASA address

NASA talks plans to visit moon, Mars in 2022 State of NASA address

NASA held its yearly State of NASA address on Monday from the Kennedy Space Center, where NASA Administrator Bill Nelson discussed the agency's plans to explore the moon and Mars, climate change, promote racial and economic equity, and economic growth.

NASA held its yearly State of NASA address on Monday from the Kennedy Space Center, where NASA Administrator Bill Nelson discussed the agency's plans to explore the moon and Mars, climate change, promote racial and economic equity, and economic growth.

Space Orbiter to provide closest images of sun

Space Orbiter to provide closest images of sun

The European Space Orbiter reached its closest distance to the sun Saturday giving researchers an unprecedented look, according to NASA.

The European Space Orbiter reached its closest distance to the sun Saturday giving researchers an unprecedented look, according to NASA.

Satellite images show New York-sized ice shelf collapse in East Antarctica

Satellite images show New York-sized ice shelf collapse in East Antarctica

Scientists are concerned because an ice shelf the size of New York City collapsed in East Antarctica, an area that had long been thought to be stable.

Scientists are concerned because an ice shelf the size of New York City collapsed in East Antarctica, an area that had long been thought to be stable.

Parts of Milky Way are older than expected, astronomers say

Parts of Milky Way are older than expected, astronomers say

There are parts of the galaxy that are believed to be two billion years older than previously thought, according to the European Space Agency.

There are parts of the galaxy that are believed to be two billion years older than previously thought, according to the European Space Agency.

NASA confirms a big milestone for planetary discovery: 5,000 exoplanets

NASA confirms a big milestone for planetary discovery: 5,000 exoplanets

“There are many more planets in our galaxy we haven't found yet, as many as 100 to 200 billion. It's mind-blowing,” the lead scientist said.

“There are many more planets in our galaxy we haven't found yet, as many as 100 to 200 billion. It's mind-blowing,” the lead scientist said.

SpaceX's new Dragon capsule named 'Freedom'

SpaceX's new Dragon capsule named 'Freedom'

SpaceX's Crew-4 will launch to the International Space Station (ISS) in April aboard a Dragon capsule named "Freedom." 

SpaceX's Crew-4 will launch to the International Space Station (ISS) in April aboard a Dragon capsule named "Freedom." 

Virginia-born astronaut to ride Russian spacecraft home amid tensions

Virginia-born astronaut to ride Russian spacecraft home amid tensions

U.S. astronaut and Fairfax County native Mark Vande Hei has made it through nearly a year in space, but faces what could be his trickiest assignment yet: riding a Russian capsule back to Earth in the midst of deepening tensions between the countries.

U.S. astronaut and Fairfax County native Mark Vande Hei has made it through nearly a year in space, but faces what could be his trickiest assignment yet: riding a Russian capsule back to Earth in the midst of deepening tensions between the countries.

A wet dress rehearsal for a rocket? NASA prepares Artemis I for final test

A wet dress rehearsal for a rocket? NASA prepares Artemis I for final test

Before any performance, whether a school play or a Broadway production, there is a dress rehearsal – usually many rehearsals – before opening night. The same goes for NASA's new moon rocket.

Before any performance, whether a school play or a Broadway production, there is a dress rehearsal – usually many rehearsals – before opening night. The same goes for NASA's new moon rocket.

A wet dress rehearsal for a rocket? NASA prepares Artemis-1 for final test

A wet dress rehearsal for a rocket? NASA prepares Artemis-1 for final test

Before any performance, whether a school play or a Broadway production, there is a dress rehearsal – usually many rehearsals – before opening night. The same goes for NASA's new moon rocket preparing to launch on its maiden space voyage during the Artemis-1 mission.

Before any performance, whether a school play or a Broadway production, there is a dress rehearsal – usually many rehearsals – before opening night. The same goes for NASA's new moon rocket preparing to launch on its maiden space voyage during the Artemis-1 mission.