The outer giants of our solar system completely dominate when it comes to moons, and it’s not even close. Many of these moons are tiny, irregular objects captured by gravity, meaning the actual count can still grow as astronomers discover more.

NASA shares a rare behind-the-scenes moment as a photographer captures the dramatic splashdown of Artemis II.

SpaceX launched a SpaceX Falcon 9 carrying over 5 tons of supplies to the International Space Station today (April 11) from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. The mission sent Cygnus XL on its NG-24 resupply run for NASA, and the rocket successfully stuck the landing just minutes after liftoff.

Welcome home! The Artemis II astronauts splashed down at 8:07 PM ET (0007 UTC, April 11), safely concluding their historic 10-day journey around the Moon.

The Sahara wasn’t always a sea of sand. Thousands of years ago, it was a lush, green landscape filled with rivers, lakes, and wildlife. Hippos roamed, fish swam, and early humans thrived where dunes now stretch for miles. This dramatic shift happened because of subtle changes in Earth’s orbit

After a successful lunar flyby, the Artemis II crew captured this stunning view of the Milky Way galaxy on April 7, 2026.

Passengers on a flight from Atlanta to Puerto Rico witnessed the breathtaking launch of Artemis II soaring into the sky.

It’s easy to look up at the Moon and feel small, but a trip across the Pacific Ocean provides an even more staggering dose of perspective. The Moon has a diameter of roughly 3,474 kilometers (about 2,159 miles). The Pacific Ocean at its widest point, from Indonesia to Colombia, stretches nearly 19,

Breathtaking new image of our home planet, captured through the Orion capsule, as the Artemis II crew looks back at Earth, leaving it behind on their journey to the Moon.