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2 asteroid flybys yield new closeup images
Japanese and Chinese space agencies completed 2 asteroid flybys in early July. Read more about the asteroids and see the closeup images here!
July 7, 2026
Opportunity left for Mars on July 7, 2003
NASA's Opportunity rover launched to Mars on July 7, 2003. The rover surpassed all expectations. It officially ended its mission on February 13, 2019.
July 7, 2026
Puffiest exoplanets yet found are as dense as cotton candy
Astronomers have discovered the 2 puffiest exoplanets known so far. They are similar in size to Jupiter, but have the density of cotton candy.
July 6, 2026
How a planet survived the death of its sunlike star
Scientists have solved the mystery of how a gas giant planet survived the death of its star. The planet migrated inward after the star's red giant phase.
July 5, 2026
The Milky Way’s arms might not look as we thought
The Milky Way's arms might be farther away than we thought, meaning our galaxy is likely larger than previously believed. Here's how they made the measurements.
July 3, 2026
Top 10 cool things about stars that you probably didn’t know
Here's a collection of 10 cool things about stars that you probably didn't know. Big stars, green stars, black holes, stars by the millions, and more!
July 3, 2026
Groundbreaking Swift spacecraft rescue mission launches
NASA's LINK spacecraft is on its way to save the Swift space telescope. LINK launched earlier today from Kwajalein Atoll in the South Pacific Ocean.
July 3, 2026
Complex carbon in Mars rocks: Another clue to past life?
Scientists have found complex carbon in Mars rocks that the Perseverance rover has studied. They're the same rocks found in 2024 to contain hints of life.
July 2, 2026
Huge magma systems on Mars existed below the surface
Scientists have found evidence of enormous ancient magma systems on Mars. They show that Mars' volcanic systems were once more complex than 1st thought.
July 2, 2026
Rubin Observatory begins 10-year timelapse of the universe
The Rubin Observatory has now begun its Legacy Survey of Space and Time. This 10-year survey will create a timelapse record of the universe.
July 1, 2026
