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Asteroid Ryugu is proving to be one of the most scientifically valuable time capsules in the solar system.

NASA's Artemis 2 mission is returning astronauts to the moon for the first time since 1972. See live mission updates here.

Stargazers will need a clear view of the western horizon to spot the moon near Spica as the sun sets on Aug. 27.

Scientists have developed a new and improved method to better understand "steam world" exoplanets, a move that could refocus the search for life.

SpaceX shared spectacular photos of its Falcon 9 night launch carrying the U.S. Space Force's X-37B space plane to orbit on Aug. 21, 2025.

SpaceX hoped to launch its Starship Flight 10 test mission on Sunday (Aug. 24) at 7:30 p.m. EDT (2330 GMT), but is now targeting Aug. 25.

Read the latest news about SpaceX's Starship megarocket test flights, launches, photos and more.

The James Webb Space Telescope has joined the study of the interstellar invader 3I/ATLAS, uncovering secrets that could reveal more about the planetary system in which it formed.

Blue Origin's New Shepard rocket is set to launch an uncrewed science mission to suborbital space. The company has yet to determine a new launch date.

On Aug. 26, 1978, cosmonaut and pilot Sigmund Jähn became the first German to fly in space.