On This Day in Space! May 6, 1968: Neil Armstrong Narrowly Escapes Fiery Crash By Hanneke Weitering On May 6, 1968, NASA astronaut Neil Armstrong almost met his fate while simulating a lunar landing. See how it happened in our "On This Day In Space" series!
Radiation resistance is baked into the Perseverance Mars rover. Here's why that's important. By Elizabeth Howell Xilinx's radiation-resistant integrated circuits help power cameras and instruments on NASA's Perseverance rover.
Welcome to Mars! Bill Nye and Robert Zubrin hail new Red Planet visitors. By Elizabeth Howell Two prominent space advocacy groups are cheering the new generation of Mars explorers.
Is there a pattern to the universe? By Paul Sutter For decades, cosmologists have wondered if the large-scale structure of the universe is a fractal — that is, if it looks the same no matter how large the scale.
How do you clean a space station? Astronaut Thomas Pesquet shares orbital spring cleaning tips By Tereza Pultarova ESA astronaut Thomas Pesquet shares space-tested cleaning tips as he prepares for a cleaning day on the International Space Station, where special surfaces help to keep microbes at bay.
SpaceX launches Starship SN15 rocket and sticks the landing in high-altitude test flight By Mike Wall SpaceX's latest Starship prototype just aced a high-altitude test flight, marking a big step forward in the company's plans to help extend humanity's footprint beyond Earth.
Hasbro's new animatronic Baby Yoda eats snacks, uses the Force and coos By Elizabeth Howell An animatronic "Baby Yoda" toy from Hasbro will blast into stores during the fall to use the Force and eat snacks.
The best Star Wars deals and gifts for 2021 By Space.com Staff The Force is strong with Star Wars deals this May the Fourth and we've been scouring the web for all the best Star Wars gifts to give loved ones (including yourself of course).
On This Day in Space! May 6, 1968: Neil Armstrong Narrowly Escapes Fiery Crash By Hanneke Weitering On May 6, 1968, NASA astronaut Neil Armstrong almost met his fate while simulating a lunar landing. See how it happened in our "On This Day In Space" series!
Welcome to Mars! Bill Nye and Robert Zubrin hail new Red Planet visitors. By Elizabeth Howell Two prominent space advocacy groups are cheering the new generation of Mars explorers.
Pictures from space! Our image of the day By Space.com Staff NASA scientist Jess Bunschek harvests rocket at the EDEN ISS greenhouse in Antarctica, which tests advanced technologies that might be used in the future to grow food on the Moon and Mars.
Dark matter could be destroying itself inside the bellies of exoplanets By Adam Mann Researchers propose learning more about dark matter by looking for its effects inside exoplanets.
'Library of the Great Silence' invites E.T. to share long-term survival strategies By Mike Wall Intelligent aliens will soon have a space here on Earth where they can share how they made it through their technological adolescence.
Mystery solved? Heat-trapping clouds may explain ancient Mars' rivers and lakes By Mike Wall Cloudy skies may have allowed water to flow on Mars long ago.
Proxima Centauri shoots out humongous flare, with big implications for alien life By Harry Baker Scientists have detected the largest stellar flare ever recorded from Proxima Centauri. The finding changes what we know about stellar flares and the potential for alien life around red dwarfs.
See the 'Super Pink Moon' of 2021 shine in these stunning photos By Samantha Mathewson April's full moon, called the "Super Pink Moon," wowed skywatchers on Monday (April 26) as it shone brightly in the night sky.
Astronomers ask UN committee to protect night skies from megaconstellations By Tereza Pultarova A United Nations committee will discuss whether pristine night sky should be protected against Starlink trains.
'For All Mankind' FAQ: How did the space shuttle fly to the moon? By Robert Z. Pearlman "Our shuttles need to refuel before they burn for the moon..."
'2 Funny Astronauts': NASA vets Mike Massimino and Garrett Reisman launch new podcast By Robert Z. Pearlman Mike Massimino and Garrett Reisman are quick to clarify the title of their new podcast. "We are not funny guys, we're funny astronauts!"
Boba Fett takes on the galaxy in Marvel Comics' bold new series 'Star Wars: War of the Bounty Hunters' By Jeff Spry Learn what happened to Boba Fett before taking Han Solo to Jabba The Hutt in this epic five-title event series coming in May.
