The engine accelerates ions confined in a loop to relativistic speeds, and then varies their velocity to make slight changes to their mass.

The sensor is a surveying tool for both navigation and science mapping, able to create ultra-high-resolution 3D maps at centimeter precision

Using new analyses, scientists found the last two of the five informational units of DNA and RNA that had yet to be discovered in meteorites

Research conducted aboard the International Space Station is helping scientists answer questions about the formation of the universe

While we watch the modern-day achievements of those involved in space exploration, it's important to never forget those who went before.

MUSE and HelioSwarm will help improve our understanding of the dynamics of the Sun-Earth connection, and the changing space environment.

The challenge aims to inspire students to seek a deeper understanding of Earth’s atmosphere, space exploration, coding, and electronics.

In 2021, NASA technology saved 330 lives in the U.S. network region of the international satellite-aided search and rescue effort.

NASA plans to crash a spacecraft traveling at a speed of 15,000 miles per hour into an asteroid next year to test 'planetary defense'.

A major new space telescope searching for 'Earth 2.0'—to Succeed Hubble and the James Webb Space Telescope —is one step closer to reality.

NASA plans to crash a spacecraft traveling at a speed of 15,000 miles per hour into an asteroid next year in a test of "planetary defense".

Water is essential for life on Earth and other planets, and scientists have found ample evidence of water in Mars’ early history.

A planet transiting a star outside of the Milky Way galaxy may have been detected for the first time by the Chandra X-ray Observatory.

Astronomers have discovered the very first confirmed planetary system that resembles the expected fate of our solar system.

Two NAU astronomers presented groundbreaking research at the annual meeting of the Division for Planetary Sciences, a branch of the AAS.

NASA's Lucy spacecraft will launch in October 2021 on a 12-year journey to Jupiter's Trojan asteroids and will include three gravity assists

Measuring a magnetic field isn't so hard if you're inside of it. Measuring a magnetic field remotely is an entirely different story.

For centuries, humans have mined materials to build the tools we use every day, from batteries and cell phones to planes and refrigerators.

NASA is developing tools to increase astronaut autonomy to operate spacecraft or systems without assistance from the Mission Control Center

NASA's Scientific Balloon Program's 2021 fall campaign is now underway in New Mexico, launching the first three of eight missions in August