Launch date approaches for long-awaited mission to a metal-marked asteroid
NASA's Psyche spacecraft has ASU ties.
Super blue moon dazzles skywatchers at the end of August
Astronomers say another supermoon was seen at the beginning of the month.
Latest race to the moon sparks interest for Arizona lunar scientists
They say the next exploration missions will focus on detecting and collecting natural resources.
UA astronomers investigate planetary formation process
They discovered an new exoplanet developing in a solar system 500 light years from Earth.
Paragon Space Development
The Tucson-based company is currently creating the next generation of space suits for astronauts exploring the moon.
Steward Observatory Turns 100
This year, the iconic Steward Observatory dome on the University of Arizona campus celebrated its 100th birthday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony commemorating its original dedication in 1923.
New exhibit takes UA Flandrau visitors on undersea adventure
The facility's downstairs is now dedicated to educate and inform about ocean life.
The Buzz: What to expect when OSIRIS-REx returns to Earth
The seven-year mission to harvest samples of an asteroid is months from completion, and scientists are ready for the next step.
Discovery program lets amateur astronomers join online search for asteroids
Citizen scientists can compare photographs to pick up subtle clues for space rocks.
Robotic exploration of the outer planets began 50 years ago.
The University of Arizona joined in the first missions to Jupiter and Saturn.
OSIRIS-REx zeroes in on September return to Earth
The space explorer will drop off a capsule containing material collected from Bennu.
UA students prepare to put their own cubesat into space
The cereal box-sized "CatSat" will transmit data to UA's Biosphere 2.
Evening Under the Stars
Visit the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association’s exclusive Dark Sky site for a very special “Evening Under the Stars.”
Scientists are taking a closer look at Saturn's moon Enceladus
The ice moon spouts geysers of water that could harbor basics for extraterrestrial life.
Winter solstice: Why isn't the shortest day of the year in the deepest part of winter?
It may be the day with the fewest hours of sunshine for the global north, but there is another source of heat to consider.
