SpaceX launches classified mystery mission for US Space Force from California (video, photos)
SpaceX launched its third national security flight of the month today (Sept. 26), sending up the USSF-385 mission for the U.S. Space Force.
Skywatching
Meteor hunting on hard mode: Here's your best shot at spotting a Daytime Sextantids shooting star
The Daytime Sextantids meteor shower is approaching maximum activity, but catching one of its elusive meteors won't be easy.
Spaceflight
'Owlright, Owlright, Owlright': Rocket Lab launches private Japanese radar satellite to orbit (video)
Rocket Lab launched a radar satellite for the Japanese company Synspective's Strix imaging constellation from New Zealand on Friday night (Sept. 25).
On this day in space! Sept. 25, 2008: China launches Shenzhou 7, its 3rd astronaut mission, to make the country's 1st spacewalk
On Sept. 25, 2008, China's space program launched its third human spaceflight mission, Shenzhou 7, which included the country's first spacewalk. Here's why it mattered.
SpaceX launching prototype Google AI satellite next week
A prototype satellite that will test hardware for Google's planned Project Suncatcher AI constellation will launch aboard a SpaceX rocket next week, if all goes to plan.
Science & Astronomy
James Webb Space Telescope looks back in time, finds our ancient universe wasn't as pure as we thought
Using the James Webb Space Telescope, astronomers have discovered that just 500 million years after the Big Bang, galaxies were already pumping heavy elements into the infant universe.
Decoding Earth's magnetic field may help scientists treat Parkinson's and Alzheimer's. Here's how
"It passes through our bodies, our cells and every living organism on the planet, yet we know surprisingly little about whether and how this invisible force affects the way our cells work."
Space Photo of the Day
Satellites spy rare explosion of color in Australian desert | Space photo of the day for Sept. 24, 2026
A spectacular wildflower bloom has transformed parts of Western Australia's normally arid landscape following months of unusually wet weather.
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Northern lights - live updatesThe latest aurora forecast for tonight help you make sure you're in the right place at the right time to see the northern lights.
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Rocket launch todayFollow Space.com's rocket launch blog for the latest on when the next rocket launch will be and how to follow it live.
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Night sky for tonightFind out what you can see in the night sky for tonight, from planets and stars to dazzling meteor showers.
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Live 4K video from space!Witness live views of Earth from the International Space Station as it orbits the planet. Space streaming company Sen is broadcasting 24/7 from the ISS in beautiful 4K HD.
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On this day in space!NASA astronaut Sally Ride became the first American woman in space aboard the space shuttle Challenger.
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ReferenceWhat is the moon phase today?See what moon phase it is tonight and find out when you can see the rest of the moon phases for 2025.
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ReferenceSpace calendar 2025Keep up with all the rocket launches, astronomical events and mission milestones for 2025 with our space calendar.
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Search For Life
Microbes could survive on Saturn's moon Enceladus — and scientists think we can find them
Freezing drops of water accelerating through space could hold the truth about life beyond Earth.
Technology
'Without a single command from the ground': Asteroid-mining company to launch world's 1st autonomous space mission in 2027
AstroForge plans to launch the first-ever totally autonomous space mission in 2027, potentially paving the way for a new era of exploration.
Our expert gave these powerful, budget-friendly binoculars five stars and now they're over $100 off
Deals Looking for quality binoculars but don't want to spend a fortune? Our expert gave Nikon's M7 range our maximum rating and now the 10x42 model is the cheapest it's been in a long time.
The battlefield now extends all the way to the moon, U.S. military's highest-ranking officer says
The battlefield that the U.S. military must prepare for and excel in now extends from the seafloor all the way out to the moon, according to Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.