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For Halloween, our space photo of the day shows a brilliant orange sunset over Kitt Peak Observatory in Arizona.

A waxing gibbous moon and the ringed planet Saturn will enlighten our sky for treat-or-treaters this Halloween.

China will launch three astronauts toward its Tiangong space station today (Oct. 31), and you can watch the action live…

"There is just a general acknowledgement that a lot of what is happening is illegal…"

New observations of a volatile young star have shown how infant suns could unleash enough energy to trigger biologicall…

A new James Webb Space Telescope image showcases the gorgeous Red Spider Nebula against a backdrop of twinkling stars.�…

Europe's Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellite captured high-resolution views inside the eye of the powerful Hurricane Me…

SpaceX will launch its 100th Starlink mission of the year today (Oct. 30), and you can watch the action live.

Mercury currently appears as a bright "evening star" in the southwestern sky at sunset.

A massive coronal mass ejection erupted from the sun's far side late on Oct. 21, 2025 and was captured by a NOAA co…

Space agencies around the world are planning moon missions that will depend on water ice for resources, but much remain…

Japan's new HTV-X cargo spacecraft will arrive at the International Space Station for the first time ever today (Oc…

This quiz dives into the historic and scientific journey behind the search for life in the universe—testing your knowle…

The 4MOST instrument on the European Southern Observatory's VISTA telescope has captured its first light.

Turn your telescope on the moon at sunset on Oct. 28 to see a colossal "X" and "V" form on the luna…

Cosmonauts Sergey Ryzhikov and Alexey Zubritsky will conduct a spacewalk outside the International Space Station today …

Our team detected glowing nickel vapor in the gas surrounding the incoming interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS at an extraordin…

From viral shots of Tiangong to a new deal with Astroscale, HEO Robotics is pioneering satellite-to-satellite imagery i…

With the Argonaut lunar lander and the LUNA simulation facility in Germany, the European Space Agency is building the t…

The amount of bandwidth provided by SpaceX's Starlink satellites is limiting Ukraine's ability to operate groun…

As missions prepare to visit ocean worlds like Enceladus and Europa, new findings show scientists must first learn to d…

Comet C/2025 A6 (Lemmon) will pass through the neck of the great celestial serpent represented by the constellation Ser…

A new space debris removal project, ALBATOR, plans to tackle the growing debris problem in orbit.

Europe has just run its most extreme space weather simulation yet — a scenario so severe that no spacecraft was left un…

A pocketable everyday carry (EDC) flashlight that comes with an IP68 waterproof rating, five lumen modes and is recharg…

This quiz will test your lunar savvy — from iconic craters and mysterious maria to the legendary Apollo landing sites.�…

Here's where 5 of NASA's most famous spacecraft can be found in the October sky.

Japan's new HTV-X cargo spacecraft will launch on its first-ever mission to the International Space Station today (…

The Unistellar Envision smart binoculars use Augmented Reality to identify night sky and terrestrial targets, second-st…

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A scientist spotted an asteroid hiding in the sun's glare that orbits the sun in just 128 days, making it the secon…

The super-Earth exoplanet is "one of the best candidates in the search for an atmospheric signature of life."…

Prime Video's post-apocalyptic saga returns in December and heads straight for Sin City.

A new image from NOAA's GOES-19 satellite has captured a rate celestial cameo: Earth itself appearing in the view o…

The new technique could one day be used to create less expensive astronomical sensors.

Astronomers have sighted Betelgeuse’s mysterious companion — and it’s turning out to be full of surprises.

In a letter to Congress, museum officials have warned the shuttle may need to be partially disassembled in order to be …

New satellite imagery from the European Space Agency reveals nearly four decades of dramatic ice loss for two of Patago…

Ancient explosive volcanic eruptions on Mars could help explain mysterious hints of buried ice from the Red Planet'…

Test your knowledge of NASA's triumphs, setbacks, and space-age breakthroughs that define this space agency's l…

The Artemis 2 SLS rocket that will launch the next astronauts around the moon is all put together inside NASA's Veh…

JAXA has successfully deployed three new Cubesats from the International Space Station's Kibo module, marking anoth…

Reflect Orbital has applied for a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) license to launch a giant mirror to space nex…

"The Russians and the Chinese are demonstrating more sophisticated orbital maneuvering abilities. There's no d…

The new moon will see dark skies for the peak of the Orionid meteor shower, while three days will pass in front of the …

NASA's Hubble Space Telescope captures the glittering spiral galaxy NGC 6951, where a central bar fuels a spectacul…

Here's what to expect when the Orionid meteor shower peaks on Oct. 21-23 in a dark, moonless sky.

This quiz will test your knowledge of 'Star Trek' ships, species, episodes, and the ideals that explore the fin…

Fallout Season 2 is taking us back to New Vegas as the legendary RPG turns 15, but there are more reasons to return to …

The livestream is scheduled to start at 1:30 p.m. EDT (1730 GMT) on Oct. 20.

The Heart Nebula shines 6,000 light-years from Earth in the constellation Cassiopeia.

An academic looks at the risks of drone aircraft, from airplanes to civilian attacks and injuries.

Watch this stunning pairing in the pre-dawn sky.

SpaceX is scheduled to launch its 10,000th Starlink satellite to orbit today (Oct. 18), and you can watch the action li…

Get a free Northern Lights diorama set and double loyalty points with purchases over $150 until October 20 and it's…

One of the more reliable annual meteor showers, the Orionids, peaks during a new moon, making 2025 an excellent year to…

A striking new image from the Gemini North telescope captures the changing face of the night sky, where stars mingle ev…

Comet C/2025 R2 (SWAN) will make a close flyby of Earth on Oct. 21.

Right now, you can save $130 on the best binoculars we've tested for on-the-go stargazing

Struzan's signature artwork defined an entire generation of Hollywood filmmaking.

SpaceX launched 28 more of its Starlink broadband satellites on Thursday morning (Oct. 16), sending them up from Florid…

Satellite data reveal that a weak region in Earth's magnetic field has grown by an area roughly half the size of co…

Satellites recorded the largest ocean swells ever seen from space, highlighting how massive waves can act as storm “mes…

Beneath the shadow of Chile's Licancabur volcano, the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA) peers int…

NASA launched an exoplanet-hunting experiment Oct. 1 despite the government shutdown. After the mission's end on Oc…

This quiz will take you on a journey through the legends, locations, and logic behind the constellations we know and lo…

If you think you've met the wildest exoplanet yet, you haven't learned about TOI-4507 b. This strange world bre…

ESA astronaut Marco Sieber journeyed deep underground in Italy's Apennines for CAVES training

Three new ORCS – "odd radio circles" – have been found associated with giant, active galaxies, giving astrono…

The Vera C. Rubin Observatory's Simonyi Survey Telescope scans the heavens to start its decade-long exploration in …

The isotopic ratio of sulfur-33 on the moon differs from that of Earth. Did the moon's sulfur instead come from the…

"Show me you’re worthy of this uniform!" — We finally have a release date for 'Star Trek: Starfleet Acade…

Microbes essential for human health have proven resilient against the extreme forces of space travel, offering hope for…

From phases to phenomena, this moon-themed skywatching quiz will test your lunar knowledge.

Don't miss the moon, Jupiter and the stars of the constellation Orion rise along the southern horizon on Oct. 12.��…

Two bright wanderers share the autumn sky as Jupiter rises beside the half moon.

On Episode 181 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik are joined by Alma Okpalefe to discuss World Space Week,…

This 'Star Wars' quiz is your chance to prove your knowledge of the saga that changed cinema — and pop culture …

SpaceX plans to launch the 11th test flight of its Starship megarocket at 7:15 p.m. EDT (2315 GMT) on Monday (Oct. 13).…

A baby exoplanet has been spotted nestled inside a ring around its young parent star, offering a never-before-seen view…

A train of glittering SpaceX Starlink satellites shine brightly above a green aurora in a new video released by NASA as…

A compilation of various images from the James Webb Space Telescope shows the effects of gravitational lensing caused b…

Saturn's moon Mimas may have an ocean — and a future space mission could find it, scientists say.

World Space Week 2025 casts a lens on life in space — here, we take a look at how astronauts traveling beyond Earth can…

NASA's Lunar Electric Rover was tested in Arizona's rugged desert terrain to simulate lunar exploration and ref…

The Lego Star Wars UCS Millennium Falcon is still $100 off, despite Prime Day in October finishing, as Walmart still ha…

Join 'Space Gal' Emily Calandrelli to help Arm and Hammer celebrate Baking Soda Rocket Day with 14,000 nationwi…

As part of World Space Week, which is highlighting the theme of living in space, we look at one scientist's dream o…

The DJI Mini 4K is one of the best drones on the market and this October Prime Day drone deal saves you 20% on a model …

I search for deals for a living and I believe STARZ for just $2.50 a month is a streaming deal worth getting — there…

One final Predator: Badlands trailer has hit ahead of the movie's release, showing off the dangerous planet of Kali…

As Beijing prepares to tackle space debris, transparency and trust will determine whether the effort is viewed as stewa…

SpaceX launched 28 more of its Starlink broadband satellites to orbit today (Oct. 7), sending them up from Florida'…

To keep the Very Large Telescope (VLT) at peak performance, ESO engineers carefully recoat its enormous mirrors.

The U.S. government shut down the same day Juno's last mission extension expired, putting the status of the mission…

See the full Harvest Supermoon rise at sunset on Oct. 6.

The discovery of the "hot Jupiter" exoplanet 51 Pegasi b on Oct. 6, 1995 changed the course of astronomical h…

A recent DARPA study laid out a step-by-step process that could enable an economic link between Earth and the moon. But…

A team of researchers discusses how the xAI plant in Memphis emitted normal amounts of air pollution.

This quiz will test your grasp of everything from orbital mechanics and international partnerships to basic facts about…

A total solar eclipse will sweep across Australia and New Zealand on July 22, 2028, bringing over five minutes of midda…

An expert discusses the many ways that Alaska's arctic sea ice melt is affecting the lives of those who live in the…

This quiz will take you on a journey through fiery facts, explosive history, and the science behind these fireballs.

World Space Week 2025 (Oct. 4–10) explores the theme "Living in Space," with global events highlighting the c…

Grab your telescope and hunt down these four lunar features to celebrate International Observe the Moon Night 2025 on O…

As NASA's ER-2 aircraft takes flight over the American Southwest, the GEMx mission is using high-altitude hyperspec…

Auroras aren't over: the sun's decline brings more storms, and a 'last gasp' finale could light up skie…

Here's a chilling peek at Episode 7 of Apple TV+'s riveting sci-fi thriller

NASA's Perseverance rover has found minerals that could have powered life on Mars — or simply shaped the Red Planet…

Auroras may be visible from Alaska to New York as geomagnetic storm conditions are predicted to continue tonight.

Astronomers used the Very Large Telescope to find exoplanet Cha 1107-7627 which is consuming gas and dust at an incredi…

The discovery strengthens the case for a new mission to orbit and land on Enceladus and search for evidence of life.

ESA has signed a €40m contract with Avio to develop a reusable upper stage demonstrator, marking a step toward Europe&#…

NASA has reported possible biosignatures in a Mars rock, but delays and funding woes cloud its sample return mission. C…

'This world goes much deeper than you imagine'

What about those previously studied plumes of methane and meteorites potentially stuffed with the fossils of Martian mi…