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Coming from one of the world's largest astrophysical research institutes, I can tell you, the anticipation across t…

How space dogfighting games evolved from vector lines to virtual cockpits.

What actually happens to a spacecraft during its fiery last moments? That's the key question for the European Space…

Time to suit up!

The comet broke into pieces after making a close approach around the sun in October 2025.

"We are on Day 1. A lot more needs to be done."

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying 25 Starlink satellites lifted off from California on Jan. 29, 2026. The company repea…

From "The X-Files" to "Farscape," drift back three decades with us as we reminisce over the last gr…

Along with this stunning image is the first-ever global estimate of river water discharge and overall sediment suspensi…

Scientists may need to broaden their horizons in their search for alien life.

Recent James Webb Space Telescope data confirms a decade-old theory that the universe's earliest supermassive black…

The Carson VX 12x50 binoculars are capable of crisp star imagery with their 50mm objective lens and 12x magnification.�…

A 250th anniversary only comes once in a lifetime.

One of NASA's high-altitude WB-57 research jet made a fiery wheels-up landing on Tuesday (Jan. 27) after a mechanic…

The views of the setting sun are just as spectacular from space as they are on Earth.

"It is exciting to think that Little Red Dots may represent the first direct observational evidence of the birth o…

This coming July, Venus could plow through the dust generated by an asteroid breakup thousands of years ago, potentiall…

Exhaust from lunar landers drifts across the moon and contaminates ultra-cold polar craters that are rich in ancient ic…

SpaceX will launch an advanced, jam-resistant GPS satellite for the U.S. Space Force from Florida tonight (Jan. 26), an…

'There will be loss. There will be sacrifice. We must all face judgment for the evils of our past'

"These results from the Dark Energy Survey shine new light on our understanding of the universe and its expansion.…

Test your space smarts with our weekly crossword challenge, crafted from Space.com's biggest headlines.

Helping young people tap into their excitement about the night sky helps them build confidence and opens career pathway…

The craters bear the names of astronomers who revolutionized our understanding of the night sky.

The satellites in Amazon's new internet-beaming megaconstellation in low Earth orbit are bright enough to disrupt a…

Before you set a course for the final frontier, find out which legendary 'Star Trek' captain's leadership s…

We frequently question whether we are alone in the universe.

The Wolf Moon is named for the hungry predators that sometimes can be heard howling in the winter month.

Earthquake sensors can detect sonic booms generated by reentering space debris to help track the potentially dangerous …

Leaders from NASA's Johnson Space Center and NASA astronaut Jessica Watkins helped turn a Texans home game into a p…

Bikers on Mars, but no mice in sight.

Rocket Lab's first Neutron rocket buckled under pressure when its main stage tank ruptured during an overnight test…

"Most excitingly, this new idea addresses one of the longstanding habitability problems on Europa and is a good si…

The Core And Filament Formation/Evolution In Natal Environments (CAFFEINE) survey is an "astronomer's best fri…

The lunar crescent will disappear below the horizon before midnight on Jan. 22.

"In our solar system, the most massive moon is Ganymede, which is still extremely small compared to what we are in…

The Large Magellanic Cloud, or LMC, is a key spot for astronomers to study star formation.

Starfish Space just scored a $52.5 million contract to deorbit satellites for the U.S. Space Force, the first deal ever…

The four astronauts of SpaceX's Crew-11 mission will discuss their shorter-than-expected stay aboard the Internatio…

Isar Aerospace's Spectrum rocket will try to become the first vehicle ever to reach orbit from European soil today …

Even though the Red Planet's atmosphere is thin, wind is still one of Mars' most relentless sculptors.

"The knowledge of these will ultimately help us understand the formation of the first stars and planets and how ou…

A fast CME slammed into Earth on Jan. 19, unleashing hours of intense auroral activity and lighting up skies far beyond…

Ancient shoreline features hint that water on Mars once formed a vast ocean.

"Instead of Webb's 6.5-meter diameter, it's like we are observing this region with a 13-meter space telesc…

"One thing popped out as clear as anything, this previously unknown 'bar' of ionized iron atoms, in the mi…

The new teen-led Paramount+ TV show isn't Trek's first attempt to study at the Academy.

When my colleagues and I send them out to explore our solar system, it's important for us to understand the 3D map …

With the moon out of the way on Jan. 18, bright Jupiter and Saturn become stand-outs in the January night sky.

The protostar is launching the longest outburst ever seen at 32 light-years long.

On Episode 193 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik talk with NASA Chief Historian Dr. Roger Launius about t…

The first solar eclipse of the year will take place on Feb. 17, 2026.

Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026: See our latest news and updates on NASA's Artemis 2 moon rocket rollout to the launch pad.…

Jupiter harbors more oxygen than the sun, a new study finds, giving astronomers a crucial clue about how our solar syst…

Ba-by stars, doo doo doo doo doo doo.

MAVEN was built to last in orbit until 2030 — that's not looking likely anymore.

3I/ATLAS is heading away from the sun on an escape trajectory from our solar system.

NASA leaders said the Crew-11 mission's astronaut medical evacuation shows how the agency is prepared to handle the…

The DJI Neo 2 delivers improved image quality alongside Omnidirectional Obstacle Avoidance and many other new and impre…

"This is a structure we've never seen before, so it could be a new class of dark object."

The four astronauts of SpaceX's Crew-11 mission splashed down safely today (Jan. 15) after the first-ever medical e…

NASA is returning four astronauts to Earth early from the International Space Station due to a medical concern with one…

Greenland's mountains greatly affect local climate patterns.

There may not be as nearly as many small galaxies in the early universe as astronomers predict there should be, which h…

SpaceX's Crew-11 astronauts will leave the International Space Station today (Jan. 14) in the first-ever medical ev…

Astronauts on the International Space Station were not only treated to a sight from Earth's atmosphere recently but…

A California-based start-up wants to open a hotel on the moon by 2032 and is now accepting bookings for the out-of-this…

The Canon 12x36 IS III binoculars are a great pair of image-stabilized optics that allow for shake-free observation of …

NASA is returning four astronauts to Earth early from the International Space Station due to a medical concern with one…

Iceberg A23-A has been around since the Chernobyl explosion and Space Shuttle Challenger accident...but perhaps not for…

"The combination of extreme disk size, strong asymmetries, winds, and potential planet formation makes it the perf…

Such experiments have previously only been conducted aboard the International Space Station.

'Luckily it does have a future, so I can confirm that 'Black Mirror' will return, just in time for reality …

You can watch India launch 16 payloads, including an advanced military satellite, to space tonight (Jan. 11). It will b…

Test your space smarts with our weekly crossword challenge, crafted from Space.com's biggest headlines.

NASA is returning four astronauts to Earth early from the International Space Station due to a medical concern with one…

Kimiya Yui released the timelapse footage to celebrate his 300th cumulative day spent orbiting Earth.

A magical encounter in northern Finland blends ancient folklore, swirling auroras and an unexpectedly curious fox.

Jupiter reaches opposition overnight on Jan. 10, when it appears its brightest in 2026 opposite the sun in Earth's …

Planets, stars, and star clusters, oh my!

"WIMPs are still the leading candidate for dark matter, but billions of dollars of experiments have been done, onl…

Solar system comets are often at their brightest as they draw close to the sun

Both NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope and Chandra X-ray Observatory caught these two galaxies in a close embrace.

"This was many times more energetic than any similar event and more than any known explosion powered by the collap…

NASA is evaluating its options for dealing with an astronaut health issue in orbit, one of which is an early end to Spa…

The Hubble Telescope appears as a tiny silhouette during a perfectly timed solar transit captured from Puerto Rico.

Another view from Perseverance shows how windswept Mars' landscape truly is.

"The Chinese may well beat the U.S. with a grab sample."

The reservoir seen in this image is sometimes referred to as the "eye of Quebec."

Bad news for those hoping interstellar invader 3I/ATLAS is an alien spacecraft as technosignature search turns up empty…

China's ice-hunting Chang'e 7 mission is scheduled to launch to the moon later this year, helping set the stage…

The new findings strengthen the "RNA world" hypothesis that describes how the first life on Earth could have …

The Westerlund 2 star cluster is home to some of the Milky Way's brightest stars.

January's full moon is often known as the 'Wolf Moon'.

Lunar landers from Blue Origin, Firefly Aerospace, Intuitive Machines and Astrobotic are gearing up for moon landing at…

Space debris falling to Earth is a growing threat to aircraft, and experts are trying to reduce the risk.

But as more and more satellites are launched into LEO...the region's getting a bit crowded.

NASA's ESCAPADE Mars probes embarked on a 'loiter' trajectory after launch, and scientists say that extra t…

Earth is about to see three total solar eclipses in just under two years, with each successive path of totality moving …

First, instead of moving storms quickly eastward, the sluggish jet stream stalled storm systems in place, causing prolo…

If nonliving materials can produce rich, organized mixtures of organic molecules, then the traditional signs we use to …

Earth reaches its closest point to the sun in its 2026 orbit on Jan. 3.

The Quadrantids are known for producing bright "fireball" meteors that can outshine the brightest planets

Don't miss January's Wolf Moon rise over the eastern horizon tonight, as the first full moon of 2026.

Astronomers have detected a "free floating" rogue planet the size of Saturn drifting through the Milky Way so…

Do you want to build a snowman?

In late April 2026, a long-period comet will swing through the inner solar system. It will likely be visible with binoc…

Our 2026 skywatching guide includes a total solar eclipse, a "blood moon" and a festive supermoon. Here are t…

"I am the watcher on the walls."

Your complete guide to the brightest planetary moments of 2026.

We've tested many image-stabilized binoculars — here's our expert verdict on whether you should bite the bullet…