Slow-Mo Video Captures Shockwaves From the SpaceX Starship Megarocket
A photographer captured shockwaves rippling through the air and the smoke as the gigantic SpaceX Starship blasted off during a test run last week.
ArcBlue C42 Is the World’s First Smart Full-Frame Astrophotography System
The ArcBlue C42 is the world's first smart full-frame astrophotography system. It is coming soon to Kickstarter and features specs and features sure to excite enthusiastic astrophotographers.
Spectacular Moment Meteor Explodes Behind Erupting Volcano Caught on Camera
A green fireball that came from space was captured on camera, briefly illuminating an erupting volcano in the Philippines -- making for spectacular footage.
Photographer Takes One in 1.7 Million Photo of Airplane Transiting the Sun
Astrophotographer Andrew McCarthy had to wait for six days and 1.7 million photos before nailing his latest masterpiece: a Boeing 737 transiting the Sun.
Student Captures Cosmic Radiation on Film by Sending Negative to Space
A photography student sent a 5x4 color negative into space on April 19 and exposed it to cosmic radiation, capturing a beautiful, abstract portrait of space unlike anything done before.
NASA’s Exoplanet Hunter Reveals its Most Complete Look at the Night Sky
NASA's Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) has released a new mosaic that offers its most complete view of the night sky yet. Captured over eight years, the all-sky mosaic includes 679 confirmed, newly discovered exoplanets and nearly 5,200 candidate exoplanets.
NASA’s Perseverance Rover Sends Stunning Selfie From Mars’ Lac de Charmes Region
NASA's Perseverance rover sent a selfie from Mars taken against the sweeping backdrop of a region scientists call the ‘Lac de Charmes.'
No, Those ‘New’ Apollo UAP Photos Don’t Show Evidence of Aliens
Last week, President Donald Trump and the U.S. Department of War launched a new website to publish unsealed photos and videos related to unidentified flying objects (UFOs) and unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP). Of the 161 files released so far, the most attention-grabbing ones are from NASA's Apollo missions in the late 1960s and early 1970s.
Light Pollution Increased 16% Between 2014 and 2022, Study Finds
Humans have been observing the night sky since the ancient days of Mesopotamia and Babylon, but we're increasingly getting in our own way.
Photographer Spends Night on Freezing Mountain to Capture Rare Triple Galaxy Arch
Few people get to see the full splendor of the Milky Way Galaxy arch -- even fewer get to see the summer and winter arms in the same night.
Curiosity Rover Got its Arm Stuck in a Martian Rock
You know the feeling, you're exploring an alien planet and drill into a rock, but the rock clings onto you and won't let go. You wave your arms around in a desperate bid to shake it off.
Photographer Captures Fireflies and Rare Lightning in Dazzling Image
A photographer has revealed the journey he went on to capture an incredible photo of a rare form of lightning sprites.
NASA Releases Thousands of Unseen Artemis II Photos
Artemis II was a massive scientific success for NASA, but it was also a victory for photography, as the still images shot by the crew have inspired and awed people all over the world.
Satellites Could Start Smashing into Each Other in Less Than Three Days, Study Finds
They fly above us unseen -- some are taking photos of outer space -- but the intense network of satellites that orbit Earth in perfect coordination could collapse in just a couple of days, according to a new study.
Satellite Captures Rare View of Hubble Space Telescope on its 36th Birthday
It's famous for picturing far-off galaxies, redefining how the public sees the Universe, but as the Hubble Space Telescope turns 36, another satellite has snapped a birthday photo showing Hubble in all its glory.
You Can Spell Your Name is Aerial Images Thanks to NASA
Following on from Earth Day (April 22), NASA has publicized a tool that allows people to spell out their name or any word they want using Landsat satellite images.
Project Hail Mary Lego Set Photographed on the Edge of Space
Ryan Gosling's character, Dr. Ryland Grace from Project Hail Mary, has found himself in space again -- this time in Lego form.
570-Megapixel Dark Energy Camera Captures the Sombrero Galaxy
The 570-megapixel Dark Energy Camera turned its 4-meter telescope toward Messier 104, better known as the Sombrero Galaxy, and captured an exceptional side-on view of the galaxy, sometimes called "the Universe's dusty brimmed hat."
NASA Shares Unseen Artemis II Photos to Mark Earth Day
To mark Earth Day (April 22), NASA has released a series of previously unseen photos of the planet taken by the Artemis II astronauts during their historic voyage to the far side of the Moon.
Roman, Hubble’s 300-Megapixel Successor, Will Map the Universe
NASA celebrated its revolutionary Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope (NGRST) yesterday, showing the completed observatory off to the world and announcing that the mission was not only ahead of schedule but, in a rarity for cutting-edge scientific projects, under budget.
Haunting NASA Photo Shows Artemis II Heat Shield in the Ocean
NASA has released an underwater photo showing the heat shield that protected the Artemis II crew as they successfully reentered Earth's atmosphere.
Mars Curiosity Rover Captures Photos of Rocks That Look Like Dragon Scales
The Curiosity Rover has captured photos of a strange crater on Mars where there is an abundance of rocks that look like dragon scales.
Artemis II Astronaut Shares Behind-the-Scenes Footage From Iconic Earthset Photo
The Artemis II mission commander has shared spellbinding footage showing the moment the crew witnessed the Earth setting behind the Moon -- while they captured spectacular photos of it.
Our Favorite Artemis II Photos
NASA's Artemis II mission ushered in a new era of space exploration and inspired billions at a time when hope is so sorely needed. The successful mission, more than 50 years after people last orbited the Moon, honored Apollo's rich legacy while charting an all-new path for the future. The four astronauts aboard Artemis II's Orion spacecraft captured many exceptional photos on their journey, and these are our favorites.
NASA’s Photography Trainers Say Artemis II Astronauts Exceeded Their Expectations
There's little doubt that the Artemis II astronauts took some astounding photos on their historic trip to the Moon, but even their photography instructors back on Earth were taken aback by just how well they did.
10 Awesome Photos That Tell the Story of Artemis II’s Triumphant Return to Earth
The Artemis II mission arrived back on Earth on Friday in what NASA calls a "textbook splashdown." The Orion spacecraft was photographed as it parachuted down into the Pacific Ocean, while the crew was later seen beaming with smiles after a successful mission.
Satellite Images Show Much Light Pollution Has Increased
Light pollution is a significant, increasing problem, and it doesn't just affect astrophotographers. Scientists using satellite imagery of Earth from 2014 through 2022 have found that human activity and artificial lights increased light pollution by 16 percent in just eight years.
NASA Captured the Artemis II Launch in Infrared and it Looks Awesome
NASA continues to upload more media from its exciting Artemis II launch last week and ongoing lunar mission. Part of the latest batch of images is infrared still frames and videos from the Artemis II launch, which not only provide useful data for scientists but look spectacular for everyone else.
Artemis II Crew Witnessed Meteorites Hitting the Lunar Surface During Flyby
While it may be tempting to assume that the Artemis II astronauts have spent the past week of their historic voyage simply capturing breathtaking images, they have also been actively engaged in critical scientific research.
Artemis II Astronauts Photograph Solar Eclipse From Beyond the Moon
The NASA Artemis II crew had a very eventful April 6. After breaking Apollo 13's record for the farthest distance humans have ever been from Earth, the crew got busy taking a lot of photos, including unique photos of the Moon and beautiful eclipse photos unlike anything visible on Earth.
Artemis II Astronauts Capture Side of the Moon That’s Rarely Seen
The NASA Artemis II astronauts recorded history yesterday by traveling further from Earth than humans before them -- 248,655 miles (400,000 kilometers) -- and on their epic journey, the crew has been capturing awe-inspiring photos of rarely seen celestial sights.
Artemis II Astronauts Capture Stunning Photo of Earth Setting Behind the Moon
NASA Artemis II astronauts captured a beautiful photo, "Earthset," showing the Earth setting beyond the lunar horizon. This is the Artemis II crew's unique take on Apollo 8 astronaut Bill Anders' iconic "Earthrise" photo.
‘Project Hail Mary’ Cinematographer Says Film Was ‘Challenging’, But Was Helped by Cheap Amazon Filter
Project Hail Mary has been a massive success, grossing $420.7 million so far. Part of the appeal is the incredible photography, which comes off effortlessly. But the cinematographer, Greig Fraser, says it was anything but.
Artemis II is Capturing Spell-Binding Photos of the Moon and Earth
Today, the astronauts on board Artemis II will travel further from Earth than any humans in history, as they fly around the far side of the Moon.
Artemis II Commander Captures More Exceptional Earth Photos en Route to the Moon
Just a few hours after sharing the Artemis II crew's first photos of Earth, NASA shared two more photos captured by Artemis II Commander Reid Wiseman, this time showing the dark side of the Earth and Earth's Terminator Line, the constantly moving boundary that separates day and night.
A Nikon Z9 Made it Aboard the Artemis II Moon Mission at the Last Minute
Although the plan had been for NASA Artemis II astronauts to bring just Nikon D5 DSLR cameras with them to space, last-minute requests by the crew helped get a Nikon Z9 aboard Artemis II before it launched into space yesterday.
The Incredible Photos and Videos From NASA’s Artemis II Rocket Launch
Artemis II blasted off yesterday on a historic mission that sees humans return to the Moon's vicinity for the first time in over 50 years.
Check Out These Cool Photos From NASA’s Latest Spacewalk
NASA has released a series of awesome photos from its most recent spacewalk outside the International Space Station.
You’ve Never Seen Saturn Like This
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) and Hubble Space Telescope joined forces to deliver the most comprehensive view of Saturn ever captured. JWST contributed infrared light data, peering at the planet's surface, while Hubble's visible light imagery showcases the gas giant's atmosphere and cloud cover. Together, the strikingly different views deliver a greater understanding of Saturn and fantastic portraits, no less.
There’s an Even Larger Hole in the Wheel of NASA’s Mars Curiosity Rover
The wheels are quite literally falling off NASA's Mars Curiosity Rover, which is still trundling over the Red Planet some 13 years after it was dropped off there.
Satellite Captures Awesome Photo of ISS During Astronaut Spacewalk
A satellite captured a "unique view" of the International Space Station as two astronauts were engaged on a spacewalk above Argentina.
Backyard Astrophotographer’s Images Play at the End of ‘Project Hail Mary’
A photographer has expressed his delight as his images of deep space objects appear in theaters worldwide during the end credits of Project Hail Mary.
As SpaceX Launches its 10,000th Satellite, A Photographer Captures the Impact on the Night Sky
This week SpaceX passed an eye-watering milestone: it launched its 10,000th satellite into low-Earth orbit. The sheer scale of the devices whizzing around above humanity is unimaginable, but photographer Joshua Rozells is helping people see.
Ghostly Sculpture Floats Above Earth in Stunning Art Project
A team of artists and scientists sent an evocative sculpture to space to capture jaw-dropping footage of a human form dancing in the stratosphere.
A Tiny Camera In a Cereal Box-Sized Space Telescope Is Searching for Habitable Planets
NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) built an ultraviolet camera for NASA's teeny-tiny SPARCS space telescope, which is about the size of a cereal box. The camera is searching the Milky Way Galaxy for habitable planets.
Equinox Aurora Lights Might be Visible in Northern US This Week
On Monday (March 16), the Sun fired off a coronal mass ejection (CME) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC) has now issued a geomagnetic storm warning for Thursday (March 19).
1,140 Canon 400mm f/2.8 Lenses Will Search Space for Dark Matter
The world's largest all-lens telescope, MOTHRA (Massive Optical Telephoto Hyperspectral Robotic Array), is under construction in Chile and features 1,140 Canon EF 400mm f/2.8L IS telephoto lenses arranged in groups of 38 lenses across 30 different mounts.
High Resolution Stereo Camera Captures 3D Photos of Craters on Mars
Newly published high-resolution photos of Mars show some of the red planet's many craters in exceptional, colorful detail.
Astronaut Who ‘Fell in Love With Space Photography’ Shares Stunning Timelapse
Astronaut Jessica Meir, who currently resides on the International Space Station, has shared a resplendent timelapse video of aurora lights dancing over Alaska and Canada.
Sensational Photos Show Space Jellyfish Looming Over Florida
A lucky few in Florida got to see a spectacular space jellyfish early on Wednesday morning. The phenomenon was caused by a SpaceX rocket and a still hidden Sun.