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Boeing Starliner 1st astronaut flight: Live updates
By Elizabeth Howell, Tariq Malik last updated
Boeing will launch its first-ever Starliner astronaut mission for NASA as early as this evening (May 6).
Next-gen satellites will paint a clearer picture of a changing Earth
By Meredith Garofalo published
From tracking hazards in the ocean to predicting the strength of hurricanes, NOAA's GeoXO series continues on the legacy of the GOES-R series — but with exciting upgrades.
Could alien life be hiding in the rings of Saturn or Jupiter?
By Rahul Rao published
The rings that circle gas giants like Saturn are composed mostly of water-ice particles. Could life exist in these beautiful and enigmatic structures?
James Webb Space Telescope suggests supermassive black holes grew from heavy cosmic 'seeds'
By Robert Lea published
The mystery of how early universe supermassive black holes grew so quickly may be solved, with the James Webb Space Telescope finding the first evidence of "heavy seeds."
'God's Hand' interstellar cloud reaches for the stars in new Dark Energy Camera image (video)
By Robert Lea published
There is nothing supernatural about this celestial structure, but it is awe-inspiring nonetheless.
Space pictures! See our space image of the day
By Space.com Staff last updated
Space.com's image of the day rounds up the most awe-inspiring space photos right here, with a new image everyday.
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope mission — Live updates
By Robert Lea published
Read the latest news about NASA's James Webb Space Telescope.
The Force is strong with new 'Star Wars: The Acolyte' trailer (video)
By Jeff Spry published
Disney+ releases a new trailer for its upcoming series "Star Wars: The Acolyte" that delves into the High Republic era and seems to depict a deep awakening of the Sith.
See the sun's corona revealed in all its glory during 2024 total solar eclipse (photo)
By Miguel Claro published
Astrophotographer Miguel Claro explains how taking a high resolution solar image like this one represents an enormous amount of personal and professional effort and months of planning.
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