A "Cold Supermoon" rises this week: Watch it take flight online with these free livestreams (video)

Blue Origin's upcoming space tourist launch will mark a historic milestone as it will send a wheelchair user to space for the first time, showcasing the company's commitment to inclusivity in space travel.

A passenger jet experienced a sudden drop in altitude, likely caused by a cosmic ray from a distant supernova explosion, necessitating an emergency landing in late October. This incident highlights the potential impact of galactic particles on aviation safety.

The Large Magellanic Cloud has been observed bursting with new stars, captured in a stunning image taken from Cerro Pachón on December 3, 2025. The high-altitude location and clear dark skies significantly enhance the visibility and detail of this astronomical phenomenon.

Northern lights are expected to be visible across 15 states, from Alaska to New York, due to a rapid solar wind and an incoming coronal mass ejection impacting Earth's magnetic field. This phenomenon creates ideal conditions for auroras, enhancing their visibility further south than usual.

NASA has announced the discovery of life-friendly sugars and a peculiar substance referred to as 'space gum' in samples collected from the asteroid Bennu. These findings, which also include ancient stardust, were brought back to Earth for analysis, highlighting the potential for organic compounds in space environments.

Recent studies indicate that time travels faster on Mars than on Earth, a phenomenon that could significantly impact navigation and communication systems on the Red Planet. This discrepancy in time measurement is crucial for future missions and operations on Mars, as it will enhance the accuracy of various technological applications.

For the first time in history, all eight docking ports of the International Space Station (ISS) are occupied by visiting spacecraft, marking a significant milestone in crewed spaceflight. This unprecedented event highlights the growing collaboration and advancements in international space exploration.

The U.S. Senate is set to conduct its second hearing regarding billionaire tech entrepreneur Jared Isaacman's re-nomination as NASA chief on December 3. This hearing follows a previous nomination attempt during the Trump administration, where Isaacman faced scrutiny over his qualifications and vision for NASA's future.