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The galaxy cluster Abell 383 (at the center of this image) is so massive that it bends the light from objects behind it, acting as a cosmic magnifying glass.

The search for dark matter gets a speed boost from quantum technology

By Benjamin Brubaker

Nearly a century after dark matter was first proposed to explain the motion of galaxy clusters, physicists still have no idea what it’s made of.

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A portion of the panorama captured by the Mastcam-Z camera system aboard NASA's Perseverance Mars rover. The full panorama consists of 142 images taken on Feb. 21, 2021.

Watch live Thursday: NASA tours the Perseverance rover's landing site on Mars

By Space.com Staff

The camera team behind the first HD panorama that NASA's Perseverance rover snapped on the surface of Mars will discuss the new imagery in a live Q&A on Thursday (Feb. 25) at 4 p.m. EST (2100 GMT).

This image from one of the rear Hazard Cameras aboard NASA's Perseverance Mars rover, shows a smoke plume from the crashed descent stage that lowered the rover to the Martian surface. This image was taken within a minute or two after the rover landed on February 18, 2021.

NASA's Perseverance rover watched as its sky crane crashed on Mars (photo)

By Mike Wall

The Perseverance Mars rover's "sky crane" descent stage made the ultimate sacrifice last week, and we now have a photo to memorialize the flying robot's heroic death.

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NASA's Perseverance rover watched as its sky crane crashed on Mars (photo)

By Mike Wall

The Perseverance Mars rover's "sky crane" descent stage made the ultimate sacrifice last week, and we now have a photo to memorialize the flying robot's heroic death.

Space Chat with Space.com: Tune in Fridays for science, space and more!

By Chelsea Gohd

This Friday (Feb. 26), "Space Chat" will explore NASA's Perseverance rover, what's on board and the incredible sights, sounds and discoveries that have so far come from the mission.

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This high-resolution still image is part of a video taken by several cameras as NASA’s Perseverance rover touched down on Mars on Feb. 18, 2021. A camera aboard the descent stage captured this shot.

Wow! See the Perseverance rover dangling above Mars in this amazing landing photo

By Mike Wall

NASA just released an image showing its Perseverance Mars rover dangling about 6.5 feet (2 meters) above the red dirt during its picture-perfect touchdown inside Jezero Crater yesterday (Feb. 18).

This is the first photo NASA's Perseverance rover beamed back to Earth after it landed on Mars on Feb. 18, 2021.

What's next for NASA's Perseverance Mars rover after its landing success?

By Mike Wall

Great photos are just around the corner, but it'll likely be a few months before Perseverance really starts sinking its teeth into its science work.

Members of NASA’s Perseverance rover team react in mission control at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California on Feb. 18, 2021, after receiving confirmation that the spacecraft successfully touched down on Mars.

Touchdown! NASA's Perseverance rover lands on Mars to begin hunt for signs of ancient life

By Mike Wall

The car-sized Perseverance, the most advanced robot ever sent to the Red Planet, aced its "seven minutes of terror" touchdown this afternoon (Feb. 18).

Skywatching

The Empire State Building in New York City was illuminated with red lights to celebrate the landing of NASA's Mars rover Perseverance.

NYC's Empire State Building turns red to celebrate NASA's Perseverance rover

By Elizabeth Howell

New York City's most famous building turned red overnight to celebrate NASA's Perseverance rover landing Thursday (Feb. 18).

The moon and Mars will appear in a conjunction on the night of Feb. 18, 2021.

Celebrate NASA's Perseverance Mars rover landing by spotting the Red Planet near the moon tonight

By Doris Elin Urrutia

Mars may not be ready to escape the spotlight just yet, even after receiving its third Earthly mission this month.

This illustration (made using real images and data) shows the moon in shadow during the "new moon" lunar phase.

February new moon 2021: Bright winter stars abound as planets fade near the sun

By Jesse Emspak

Mars is the lone bright planet in the new-moon sky this Thursday (Feb. 11).

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The Space Store is giving away an authentic U.S. Space Force silver coin!

We're giving away a commemorative US Space Force silver coin!

By Space.com Staff

One lucky winner will be walking away with a commemorative U.S. Space Force silver coin, courtesy of the Space Store!

Space Chat with Space.com: Tune in Fridays for science, space and more!

By Chelsea Gohd

This Friday (Feb. 26), "Space Chat" will explore NASA's Perseverance rover, what's on board and the incredible sights, sounds and discoveries that have so far come from the mission.

The new sci-fi alien drama series "Debris" launches on NBC March 1, 2021.

'Debris' revealed: Take a 1st look at NBC's new sci-fi alien drama

By Jeff Spry

NBC's new sci-fi series "Debris" reveals its official teaser trailer and key art ahead of its March 1 release.

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