NASA says SpaceX is only provider so far able to provide astronaut taxi rides By Elizabeth Howell published 6 December 21 The company received three more mission orders for Crew Dragon as Boeing Starliner works to get off the ground.
Astronaut's daughter packs father's space mementos for Blue Origin launch By Robert Z. Pearlman published 6 December 21 Laura Shepard Churchley is bringing more than memories of her father on her Blue Origin launch into space. She has packed a few special items that not only made the trip before, but went to the moon.
Rocket launches Tuesday! Atlas V rocket to launch STP-3 mission before dawn By Space.com Staff published 6 December 21 An Atlas V rocket will launch the STP-3 mission for the U.S. Space Force Tuesday, Dec. 7, and you can watch it live.
NASA will announce its next astronaut class today and you can watch it live By Elizabeth Howell published 6 December 21 NASA is ready to announce its next batch of astronaut candidates, and you can watch the event live on Monday, Dec. 6.
On This Day in Space! Dec. 6, 1998: International Space Station assembly begins By Hanneke Weitering published 6 December 21 On Dec. 6, 1998, astronauts on the space shuttle Endeavour officially began the construction of the International Space Station. See how it happened in our On This Day In Space series.
Military interest in the moon is ramping up By Leonard David published 6 December 21 There is growing interest in protecting strategic assets in cislunar space, the realm between Earth and the moon.
How NASA's new laser communications mission will work in space By Elizabeth Howell published 4 December 21 The goal is to speed up solar system communications.
Rocket Lab's next-gen Neutron rocket will be reusable (and have a 'Hungry Hippo' nose cone) By Tereza Pultarova published 2 December 21 RocketLab's next-generation reusable Neutron rocket will operate like an aircraft.
NASA says SpaceX is only provider so far able to provide astronaut taxi rides By Elizabeth Howell published 6 December 21 The company received three more mission orders for Crew Dragon as Boeing Starliner works to get off the ground.
Astronaut's daughter packs father's space mementos for Blue Origin launch By Robert Z. Pearlman published 6 December 21 Laura Shepard Churchley is bringing more than memories of her father on her Blue Origin launch into space. She has packed a few special items that not only made the trip before, but went to the moon.
Newborn star (unsuccessfully) plays 'hide-and-seek' in gas cloud By Elizabeth Howell published 6 December 21 A big gas jet helped Hubble spot the youngster.
Curious Kids: What are the rings around planets made of? By Maggie Lieu published 5 December 21 Lots of us are familiar with pictures of the planet Saturn and its unmistakable ring.
The Kardashev scale: Classifying alien civilizations By Meghan Bartels published 4 December 21 The Kardashev scale classifies hypothetical alien civilizations by how much energy they use.
How would we give aliens directions to Earth? By Joanna Thompson published 3 December 21 Giving aliens directions to Earth might be tricky, but scientists have some ideas for how to do it.
NASA's Perseverance rover on Mars just snagged its newest rock sample (photos) By Mike Wall published 24 November 21 Perseverance just snagged its fourth Red Planet sample, drilling another core from an intriguing rock that it sampled a little over a week ago.
Venus shines at its highest in the night sky this week. How to see it. By Elizabeth Howell published 5 December 21 The planet will shine brightly in the evening for a few nights before sinking toward the horizon.
The only total solar eclipse of 2021 in pictures: Amazing photos from Antarctica By Tariq Malik published 4 December 21 The only total solar eclipse of 2021 was only visible across a remote stretch of Antarctica. See photos of what scientists saw.
The only total solar eclipse of 2021 creates dazzling sight over Antarctica By Elizabeth Howell published 4 December 21 The only total solar eclipse of 2021 took place under especially isolated circumstances today, sweeping over sparsely populated Antarctica in a dazzling sight.
Best sci-fi movies of all time By Grace Dean published 6 December 21 Bring the universe to your screens with this ultimate list of the best sci-fi movies of all time.
Fortnite's Chapter 3 Battle Pass includes a moon-themed Ronin skin By Elizabeth Howell published 5 December 21 Teasers suggest you will defend the multiverse in Season 3, Chapter 1 of the battle royale game.
Fortnite Chapter 2 finale 'The End': I fought off alien UFOs, monsters and more and survived By Elizabeth Howell published 4 December 21 Alien spaceships swarmed over the Fortnite island during the season finale of the battle royale game Saturday (Dec. 4).
Best sci-fi movies of all time By Grace Dean published 6 December 21 Bring the universe to your screens with this ultimate list of the best sci-fi movies of all time.
The only total solar eclipse of 2021 in pictures: Amazing photos from Antarctica By Tariq Malik published 4 December 21 The only total solar eclipse of 2021 was only visible across a remote stretch of Antarctica. See photos of what scientists saw.
The Kardashev scale: Classifying alien civilizations By Meghan Bartels published 4 December 21 The Kardashev scale classifies hypothetical alien civilizations by how much energy they use.
