The Latest Breaking News on Space

Scientists believe that a watery Mars could have supported life billions of years ago. The rocks analysed and stored for return to Earth have been altered by water

Boeing's first spaceflight with astronauts has been delayed until next year because of repairs that need to be made to the capsule

A SPACEPORT in Shetland hoping to host rocket launches next year is aiming to become part of the North East Scotland freeport.

Coroners need hours in crime scenes to collect information about homicides. However, the high-resolution Microcalorimeter X-ray Imaging, or Micro-X, developed by the Northwestern University and funded by the NASA, headed on a five-minute “astronomical forensic mission” to collect evidence on the death of a star. The mission launched on August…

NASA's new moon rocket makes its debut next week in a high-stakes test flight before astronauts get on top

NASA is prepping to send humans back to the Moon as soon as 2026. But Americans remain deeply divided on whether the agency would be better using its money on other endeavors.

Our ultimate guide to observing the moon will help you plan your next skywatching venture whether it be exploring the lunar seas or the many craters that blanket the landscape.

What the telescope’s incredible images show about how it operates – and the universe itself

In today’s newsletter: After the James Webb space telescope sends extraordinary images of Jupiter, astrophysicist Dr Becky Smethurst explains why it’s so important