This week in space: an amazing view, a dangerous new rule, an enormous explosion, and more.

The White House Office of Management and Budget has proposed new rules that would require political appointees, not scientists, to decide which research receives federal grants in the United States.

New asteroid discoveries, big changes at NASA, and breathtaking views of Saturn.

Saturn’s rings are one of the most beautiful sights in the Solar System, but most of us have no idea what they look like up close.

Speeding up, slowing down, capturing amazing views, making discoveries — all thanks to planets.

An update in the search for alien life beyond the Solar System.

A model Mars capsule flew through the air. Alien ships likely didn’t.

The bill keeps NASA funding flat with the currently enacted budget, but reprioritizes funding levels across the agency, including a 17% cut to Science to offset increases elsewhere.

How things in space get their names, progress and awards for Saving NASA Science, and the human side of Artemis II.

With so many worlds to explore and so much to learn about our own, funding NASA is absolutely essential.

How much did Artemis II resonate with people — or glance off them?

The scientists behind threatened missions speak out.

The 2026 Day of Action brought more than 130 space advocates from 34 states and the District of Columbia to the nation’s capital to advocate for space.

Celebrate Earth Day by saving NASA Science.

An analysis of the latest President's Budget Request for NASA.

From a lunar feature named after a loved one to a planet named after a god, traditions and rules guide how we name things in space.

The successful conclusion to Artemis II; the threat of termination to many other missions.

Proposed NASA cuts would reduce NASA’s workforce by thousands and cancel over 50 space missions.

Artemis II brings us amazing views of Earth, the Moon, and the Cosmos beyond.

Our favorite images from humanity's return to the Moon.