The moon and Jupiter steal the show after sunset on April 22
A half moon passes close to Jupiter on April 22, creating a striking scene.
Day April 21, 2026
A Fresh Look at the Crab Nebula
This image that NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope captured of the Crab Nebula, paired with its past observations and those of other telescopes, allows astronomers to study how the supernova remnant is expanding and evolving over time. NASA, ESA, STScI, William…
NASA’s Curiosity Finds Organic Molecules Never Seen Before on Mars
NASA’s Curiosity Mars rover took this selfie on Oct. 25, 2020, after drilling a rock sample from a spot nicknamed “Mary Anning.” After years of extensive analysis, the sample has revealed the greatest diversity of organic molecules ever found on…
NASA rolls out Artemis 3 SLS rocket’s huge core stage to gear up for 2027 launch (photo)
NASA rolled the Artemis 3 core stage out from the Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans on Monday (April 20). The next stop is the launch site: Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
NASA to Cover Progress 95 Spacecraft Launch, Docking
The Progress 94 cargo spacecraft, loaded with nearly three tons of food, fuel, and supplies, nears the International Space Station ahead of its docking on March 24, 2026. Credit: NASA NASA will provide live coverage of the launch and docking…