Watch Relativity Space launch world's 1st 3D-printed rocket on March 22 By Mike Wall last updated 23 March 23 Relativity Space aims to launch its pioneering Terran 1 rocket tonight (March 22) at 10 p.m. EDT (0200 GMT on March 23). Watch it live here.
Mars helicopter Ingenuity aces 48th flight on the Red Planet By Robert Lea published 22 March 23 NASA's Ingenuity helicopter took to the Martian skies again on Tuesday (March 21), making its 48th flight above the floor of Jezero Crater.
US Space Force wants to test how to build satellites in orbit with $1.6 million Arkisys deal By Jeff Spry published 22 March 23 Arkisys Inc. and its partners awarded $1.6 million contract by the U.S. Space Force for scalable spaceport.
Skyscraper-size asteroid will get closer to Earth than the moon on March 25 By Stephanie Pappas published 22 March 23 Asteroid 2023 DZ2 will zip between Earth and the moon's orbit on March 25 and may be visible with the right telescope.
Sorry, E.T. fans: Interstellar visitor 'Oumuamua isn't an alien spacecraft. It's just passing gas. By Tereza Pultarova published 22 March 23 Since its arrival in the solar system in 2017, interstellar object 'Oumuamua has puzzled scientists. Two American astronomers now think they have solved one of the space rock's biggest mysteries.
5 planets will align on March 27 and you won't want to miss it. Here's where to look. By Joe Rao published 22 March 23 On Mar. 27, a cosmic parade of five planets, the moon and a star cluster will line up in the night sky. Here's how to see the special event.
Mars helicopter Ingenuity aces 48th flight on the Red Planet By Robert Lea published 22 March 23 NASA's Ingenuity helicopter took to the Martian skies again on Tuesday (March 21), making its 48th flight above the floor of Jezero Crater.
US Space Force wants to test how to build satellites in orbit with $1.6 million Arkisys deal By Jeff Spry published 22 March 23 Arkisys Inc. and its partners awarded $1.6 million contract by the U.S. Space Force for scalable spaceport.
Mars helicopter Ingenuity aces 48th flight on the Red Planet By Robert Lea published 22 March 23 NASA's Ingenuity helicopter took to the Martian skies again on Tuesday (March 21), making its 48th flight above the floor of Jezero Crater.
On This Day In Space: March 22, 1997: Comet Hale-Bopp flies by Earth By Hanneke Weitering last updated 22 March 23 On March 22, 1997, a super bright comet by the name of Hale-Bopp made its closest approach to Earth.
Pictures from space! Our image of the day By Space.com Staff published 22 March 23 The 3D-printed Terran 1 rocket made by California-based company Relativity Space is waiting on a launchpad in Cape Canaveral ahead of its next debut launch attempt.
What is a UFO? The US shot down three mysterious objects as interest and concern increase over unidentified craft By Wendy Whitman Cobb published 22 March 23 The Air Force general overseeing North American airspace refused to rule out extraterrestrial forces at play after unidentified objects were shot down in February.
Building block of life found in sample from asteroid Ryugu By Keith Cooper published 21 March 23 An organic compound that's part of the RNA molecules that transmit genetic information in cells has been discovered in samples from the asteroid Ryugu, suggesting the stuff of life came from space.
How much water lurks beneath an exoplanet's surface? New tool could help astronomers tell By Robert Lea published 20 March 23 A new method could allow astronomers to assess exoplanets' likely subsurface water stores, aiding the search for worlds capable of supporting life as we know it.
Bad news for alien life? Even calm red dwarf stars rage more violently than the sun By Robert Lea published 20 March 23 Even quiet red dwarfs are prone to extreme outbursts that put our sun to shame, with significant implications on the search for alien life.
Skyscraper-size asteroid will get closer to Earth than the moon on March 25 By Stephanie Pappas published 22 March 23 Asteroid 2023 DZ2 will zip between Earth and the moon's orbit on March 25 and may be visible with the right telescope.
Best travel tripods 2023: Lightweight, compact yet sturdy models By Jacob Little last updated 22 March 23 Buying guide Here's our roundup of the best travel tripods that will keep your camera steady, are lightweight and portable for traveling.
See the moon and Jupiter meet in the sky tonight (March 22) By Robert Lea published 22 March 23 On Wednesday (March 22), the moon will be in conjunction with Jupiter, with the two celestial bodies making a close approach in the sky.
Best Marvel games of all time By Fran Ruiz published 22 March 23 The Avengers, the X-Men, and many more Marvel superheroes have assembled over the years in video games. These are the best Marvel games so far.
The best Star Trek gifts and deals for 2023 By Elizabeth Howell last updated 22 March 23 Star Trek Games, toys, books, clothes and more dominate the multispecies Federation universe.
New 'Star Wars Jedi: Survivor' trailer shows off breathtaking lightsaber combat (video) By Jeff Spry published 21 March 23 "Star Wars Jedi: Survivor" just got new plot details, gameplay images and screenshots ahead of its release in April.
Best travel tripods 2023: Lightweight, compact yet sturdy models By Jacob Little last updated 22 March 23 Buying guide Here's our roundup of the best travel tripods that will keep your camera steady, are lightweight and portable for traveling.
Best space-themed 3D prints: Recreate iconic spacecraft and objects By Chris McMullen published 22 March 23 Recreate famous space objects and NASA spacecraft using your 3D printer and these free print files.
Space calendar 2023: Rocket launches, skywatching events, missions & more! By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated 22 March 23 Reference Keep up with all the rocket launches, astronomical events and mission milestones for 2023 with our space calendar.