Space & Aviation

This image of a special object, dubbed the “X-ray dot,” represents a discovery from NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory that could help explain the nature of a mysterious class of sources in the early Universe.

Astronomers analyzed the vapors coming off the comet when it neared the sun and found it had a lot of “heavy” water. That hints it grew up in a frigid planetary system, possibly before its home star formed.

The probe launched almost 50 years ago and is the farthest human-made object from Earth. Shutting down one of its scientific devices will help it conserve energy and continue traveling toward the edge of the solar system.

First Nations Technical Institute pilots are providing vital supplies and services to remote Indigenous communities in Canada.

Restored after years of careful research and craftsmanship, the Museum’s Vought F4U‑1D Corsair reveals a remarkable service life spanning World War II combat, postwar training, and museum preservation. This iconic aircraft honors the naval .... Shortened snippet. View full page for more details.

The organic molecules discovered by NASA’s Curiosity rover could have been formed by life, but they could have also come from geologic processes or meteorites.

Throughout Charles Schulz’s Peanuts stories, Snoopy has used his incomparable imagination to go on iconic aviation and space adventures. Today on AirSpace, we learn how Charlie Brown’s best friend became a bona fide aerospace legend.

Examining the fine motor skills of space travelers can help improve safety for future missions, scientists say.