Satellite News

On Sept. 6, 1947, a rocket launched from an aircraft carrier for the first time. Here’s how it happened in our On This Day in Space video series!

At this time of year, some might be attracted by the presence of an unusually bright star sparkling over the north-northeast horizon.

On Sept. 5, 1977, Voyager 1 began its epic journey through deep space. Here’s how it happened in our On This Day in Space video series!

The moon is turning ever so slightly red, and it’s likely Earth’s fault.

NASA’s new Space Launch System megarocket and associated ground infrastructure have soared past original cost estimates to a degree that requires the agency to notify Congress.

China launched an experimental spacecraft into orbit on Friday (Sept. 4), with few details about what the spacecraft will do.

Space Policy Directive-5 establishes a set of principles designed to protect the nation’s valuable space assets from a burgeoning variety of cyber threats.

For black holes, a collision doesn’t have to be a once-in-a-lifetime experience, new research suggests.