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NASA's Jupiter-exploring spacecraft Juno made a close pass at the giant planet's ice-covered moon Europa on Sept. 29. 2022.

Space photos: The most amazing images this week!

By Doris Elin Urrutia published

An astrophotographer takes an epic composite image of Jupiter, NASA slams a spacecraft into an asteroid, and Hurricane Ian is monitored from space. These are some of this week's top stories.

A time-lapse view of the asteroid Dimorphos getting bigger as the DART spacecraft hit it.

The top space stories of the week!

By Doris Elin Urrutia published

NASA slams into an asteroid, astronomers analyze ancient mega-supernovas and an astronaut watches Hurricane Ian from space. These are some of this week's top stories.

This Week In Space Episode 31 investing in the stars

This Week In Space podcast: Episode 31 — Investing in the Stars

By Space.com Staff published

On today's This Week in Space, space venture capitalist Steve Jurvetson joins us to discuss SpaceX, investing in NewSpace and the future.

President Eisenhower commissioned Dr. T. Keith Glennan, right, as the first administrator for NASA and Dr. Hugh L. Dryden as deputy administrator. The National Aeronautics and Space Act (Pub.L. 85-568), the United States federal statute that created NASA, was signed into law 50 years ago today on July 29, 1958.

On This Day In Space: Oct. 1, 1958: Happy Birthday, NASA!

By Hanneke Weitering published

On Oct. 1, 1958, NASA was born! The space agency officially opened for business on this day.

The moon phases of October 2022 and their dates.

What is the moon phase today? Lunar phases 2022

By Tariq Malik published

Reference See the phase of the moon tonight and the rest of the moon phases for 2022, and when you can see them.

'Andor' is intelligent, enthralling sci-fi that should make other studios take note

By Scott Snowden published

Fingers crossed that "Andor" on Disney Plus will make other major studios realize that clever is cool, be it "Star Wars" or not.

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Ingenuity Mars helicopter notches 33rd Red Planet flight

By Elizabeth Howell published

NASA's Ingenuity Mars helicopter has taken flight again, staying aloft for nearly a minute this past weekend on its 33rd extraterrestrial sortie.

Wicked Brick Lego display cases

Wicked Brick review: display solutions for Lego and other collectibles

By Ian Stokes published

Wicked Brick offers stunning bespoke display cases and stands for Lego kits, but they’re not cheap.

Spaceflight

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NASA's Jupiter-exploring spacecraft Juno made a close pass at the giant planet's ice-covered moon Europa on Sept. 29. 2022.

Space photos: The most amazing images this week!

By Doris Elin Urrutia published

An astrophotographer takes an epic composite image of Jupiter, NASA slams a spacecraft into an asteroid, and Hurricane Ian is monitored from space. These are some of this week's top stories.

A time-lapse view of the asteroid Dimorphos getting bigger as the DART spacecraft hit it.

The top space stories of the week!

By Doris Elin Urrutia published

NASA slams into an asteroid, astronomers analyze ancient mega-supernovas and an astronaut watches Hurricane Ian from space. These are some of this week's top stories.

Science & Astronomy

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NASA's Jupiter-exploring spacecraft Juno made a close pass at the giant planet's ice-covered moon Europa on Sept. 29. 2022.

Space photos: The most amazing images this week!

By Doris Elin Urrutia published

An astrophotographer takes an epic composite image of Jupiter, NASA slams a spacecraft into an asteroid, and Hurricane Ian is monitored from space. These are some of this week's top stories.

A time-lapse view of the asteroid Dimorphos getting bigger as the DART spacecraft hit it.

The top space stories of the week!

By Doris Elin Urrutia published

NASA slams into an asteroid, astronomers analyze ancient mega-supernovas and an astronaut watches Hurricane Ian from space. These are some of this week's top stories.

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The Allen Telescope Array in Northern California is dedicated to astronomical observations and a simultaneous search for extraterrestrial intelligence (SETI).

Contact with ET: How would humanity react?

By Leonard David published

The knowledge that we're not alone in the universe could have far-reaching effects on our view of ourselves and our place in the universe. But it's tough to get more specific than that.

The spiral galaxy M74 imaged by the NASA/ESA JWST.

The Drake equation for alien intelligence is more important than ever

By David Rothery published

In 1961, the US astrophysicist Frank Drake, who passed away on Sept. 2 at the age of 92, came up with an equation to estimate the number of intelligent civilizations in the Milky Way right now.

U.S. Navy pilot video image of an unidentified aerial phenomenon

Classified UFO videos would 'harm national security' if released, Navy says

By Brandon Specktor published

The U.S. Navy admitted that it has unreleased videos of UFO encounters but refused to share them due to 'national security concerns.'

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The night sky is more than just the moon and stars, if you know when and where to look.

Night sky, October 2022: What you can see tonight [maps]

By Chris Vaughan published

Reference Find out what to see in your night sky during October 2022 and how to see it in this Space.com stargazing guide.

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Woman and child viewing night sky with a telescope.

The brightest planets in October's night sky: How to see them (and when)

By Joe Rao published

Reference Our viewing guide tells you which planets are visible in October's night sky and how you can see them.

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Silhouette of an airplane flying across the surface of the full moon.

October full moon 2022 guide: The Hunters' Moon

By Jesse Emspak published

October's full moon — the Hunter's Moon — becomes full on Oct. 9, the same day that Mercury reaches its highest altitude in the predawn sky.

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This Week In Space Episode 31 investing in the stars

This Week In Space podcast: Episode 31 — Investing in the Stars

By Space.com Staff published

On today's This Week in Space, space venture capitalist Steve Jurvetson joins us to discuss SpaceX, investing in NewSpace and the future.

image of a shooting game with two guns in front and numerous spacecraft flying overhead. aliens are swarming in the background and a heads up display showcases enemies nearby

Earth From Another Sun space MMO is an amazing homage to Starfield and Halo

By Elizabeth Howell published

Earth From Another Sun offers a Starfield- and Halo-inspired approach to a space-based, first-person shooter.

"Star Wars" is only the beginning when it comes to space and sci-fi stuff to watch on Disney Plus.

The best sci-fi movies and TV shows to stream on Disney Plus in October

By Elizabeth Howell published

Here are the best space and science fiction movies and TV shows to watch on Disney Plus in October.

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The moon phases of October 2022 and their dates.

What is the moon phase today? Lunar phases 2022

By Tariq Malik published

Reference See the phase of the moon tonight and the rest of the moon phases for 2022, and when you can see them.

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The night sky is more than just the moon and stars, if you know when and where to look.

Night sky, October 2022: What you can see tonight [maps]

By Chris Vaughan published

Reference Find out what to see in your night sky during October 2022 and how to see it in this Space.com stargazing guide.

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Woman and child viewing night sky with a telescope.

The brightest planets in October's night sky: How to see them (and when)

By Joe Rao published

Reference Our viewing guide tells you which planets are visible in October's night sky and how you can see them.

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