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Surprise asteroid flies by Earth at only 250 miles away (video)
An asteroid, called 2025 TF, safely passed within roughly 250 miles (400 km) of our planet on Sept. 30 after surprising astronomers.
Europe teams with Japan on asteroid mission, beefs up space cooperation with South Korea
The European Space Agency signed a cooperation deal with South Korea and advanced a rideshare mission with Japan, as the agency pushes for wider global partnerships.
On this day! Oct. 3, 1942: 1st successful test launch of the German A4 rocket (V-2)
On Oct. 3, 1942, Germany did the first-ever successful test launch of a ballistic missile.
NASA pilot suits up to scan the Earth | Space photo of the day for Oct 3. 2025
As NASA's ER-2 aircraft takes flight over the American Southwest, the GEMx mission is using high-altitude hyperspectral imaging to uncover Earth's hidden mineral resources
Northern lights may get stronger within the next 2 years as the sun enters a turbulent decline with a 'last gasp' finale
Auroras aren't over: the sun's decline brings more storms, and a 'last gasp' finale could light up skies in the next 2 years.
Rocket launch today: Is there a rocket launch and what time?
Follow Space.com's rocket launch blog for the latest on when the next rocket launch will be and how to follow it live.
'Something is wrong!': 'Invasion' Season 3 clip reveals shocking discovery at the mothership containment wall (exclusive)
Here's a chilling peek at Episode 7 of Apple TV+'s riveting sci-fi thriller
'The metal detector has gone off': Perseverance rover's find is a shiny new clue in the search for life on Mars
NASA's Perseverance rover has found minerals that could have powered life on Mars — or simply shaped the Red Planet's environment in fascinating ways.
