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Solar wind tears a chunk from Comet Lemmon's tail in incredible new astrophotography images
See how the solar wind shredded Comet Lemmon's tail in an extraordinary view from Earth
Getting even bigger: What's next for SpaceX's Starship after Flight 11 success
SpaceX launched its Starship megarocket for the 11th time on Monday (Oct. 13), on a successful test flight that marked the end of the road for "Version 2" of the vehicle.
Best space strategy games, ranked
Conquer the cosmos and lead ships, fleets, and even entire civilizations to victory in the best space strategy games.
NASA lays off 550 employees at Jet Propulsion Laboratory in sweeping 'realignment' of workforce
NASA has announced a new wave of layoffs at its Jet Propulsion Laboratory, as the agency undergoes a sweeping "realignment" of its workforce.
What is the weak nuclear force and why is it important?
The weak nuclear force doesn't play by the normal rules — and, in fact, it breaks one of the biggest rules of all.
Aurora alert! 4 coronal mass ejections are racing toward Earth and could spark impressive northern lights this week
Scientists say a train of CMEs could impact Earth's magnetic field Oct. 15–17, bringing a chance of northern lights across northern North America.
The terrifying Apex Alien in 'Invasion' Season 3 is a lot cuter in real life (video)
An Apex Alien joins Mitsuki atop a hillside in "Invasion"
Autumn 2025 Skywatching sights: 8 targets to see in the night sky
From glowing comets to ancient galaxies, autumn's night sky is filled with celestial treasures.
