Each day we highlight a spectacular picture from space. See space exploration photos, astronaut pictures and more in our Image of the Day galleries.
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Martian sands blown by strong winds left rippled ridges on the surface of the Red Planet, as seen in this new image from the Mars Express spacecraft.
The M83 galaxy as seen in submillimeter wavelengths (left) and visible light (right).
This remarkable view of Earth shows the northern lights encircling Earth.
A spectacular wildflower bloom has transformed parts of Western Australia's normally arid landscape following months of unusually wet weather.
McGetchin crater formed some time in 2024 and is as wide as two football fields.
This new satellite image shows Vasquez Rocks in southern California, where Captain Kirk once faced off against the Gorn.
The Roman Space Telescope launched beyond Earth on Aug. 30. And one of the most amazing parts of the liftoff was the Falcon Heavy rocket's boosters returning back to our planet, safe and sound.
The Hubble Space Telescope has spotted a spectacular 'super bubble' in our Milky Way's nearest neighbor the Large Magellanic Cloud. Check out our space photo of the day.
