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SpaceX launching 22 Starlink satellites from California tonight
By Mike Wall published
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket is scheduled to launch 22 more of the company's Starlink internet satellites to orbit tonight (March 18) from California.
Marvel Comics' new series celebrates Boba Fett's Mandalorian dad
By Jeff Spry published
A preview of Marvel Comics' "Star Wars: Jango Fett #1," which is coming March 20.
Track the April 8 total solar eclipse with SkySafari, now 80% off
By Elizabeth Howell published
Deals SkySafari 7 has a bundle of new features ahead of the next solar eclipse, and a big sale to match. It's all to get ready for the next solar eclipse in the United States on April 8.
Bad news for life on Mars? Red Planet's wet epoch may have been shorter than we thought
By Robert Lea published
Water freely flowed across Mars billions of years ago, suggesting the Red Planet could also once have supported life. But this water may have existed for just a short time.
Total solar eclipse 2024: Live updates
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
Stay up-to-date with the latest news on the total solar eclipse that will be visible across North America on April 8, 2024.
New NASA astronauts 'thrilled' to see 1st Boeing Starliner crew launch in May (exclusive)
By Elizabeth Howell published
A new NASA astronaut class finished training in March, just in time to watch a new spacecraft take flight. Boeing's Starliner is expected to fly its first crew to space in May.
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.
Scientists may finally know why this infamous supernova wears a 'string of pearls'
By Robert Lea published
SN 1987A is ringed by a strange string of hydrogen pearls that have puzzled astronomers for a long time, but researchers may finally have an explanation.
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