Flying on Mars getting tougher as Ingenuity helicopter gears up for 14th hop By Elizabeth Howell NASA's Ingenuity helicopter is getting ready for its 14th Red Planet flight, but the thinning Martian air is making such sorties more and more challenging.
FAA releases draft environmental review of SpaceX's Starship By Elizabeth Howell The FAA's draft environmental review of SpaceX's Starship operations suggests the program can likely proceed with its first orbital launch, although protecting wildlife could be a stumbling block.
Satellites watch as volcano erupts on Spanish island La Palma after half a century of silence By Tereza Pultarova Satellites have captured a dramatic volcanic eruption that is shaking a Spanish island after half a century of silence.
Scientists finally have an explanation for the most energetic explosions in the universe By Brandon Specktor The brightest explosions in the universe could be the work of ancient, dying stars.
The Space Force's prototype dress uniforms look like something out of science fiction By Mike Wall We just got our first look at the U.S. Space Force's formal wear.
Autumnal equinox brings first day of fall to Earth's Northern Hemisphere By Tereza Pultarova September's equinox has arrived today, marking the beginning of astronomical autumn in the Northern Hemisphere, where the nights will get longer than the days until the spring equinox in March 2022.
How to build a PC for VR By Jordan Oloman Feature Enter a new world of interactive entertainment with our guide on how to build a PC for VR.
China moon rock studies include fusion energy analysis, volcanic history By Andrew Jones Several science institutions in China are now studying rocks collected from the moon by the Chang'e 5 mission for research that includes evaluating the material as a potential source of fusion power.
Space calendar 2021: Rocket launches, sky events, missions & more! By Hanneke Weitering Here's a guide to all the rocket launches and astronomical events in 2021, as well as milestones for space missions, anniversaries and conferences.
FAA releases draft environmental review of SpaceX's Starship By Elizabeth Howell The FAA's draft environmental review of SpaceX's Starship operations suggests the program can likely proceed with its first orbital launch, although protecting wildlife could be a stumbling block.
Satellites watch as volcano erupts on Spanish island La Palma after half a century of silence By Tereza Pultarova Satellites have captured a dramatic volcanic eruption that is shaking a Spanish island after half a century of silence.
Pictures from space! Our image of the day By Space.com Staff European astronaut Thomas Pesquet captured this image of the erupting Cumbre Vieja volcano on the La Palma island from the International Space Station.
Mars was always too small to hold onto its oceans, rivers and lakes By Mike Wall Mars was doomed to desiccation by its small size, a new study suggests.
NASA's Perseverance rover has taken the 1st steps in decades-long dream of Mars sample return By Meghan Bartels NASA's Perseverance rover on Mars has begun its out-of-this-world rock collection.
Perseverance rover collects 2nd Mars sample (photos) By Mike Wall Perseverance collected another drilled-out core of a Martian rock dubbed "Rochette," sealing the sample in its designated titanium tube on Wednesday (Sept. 8).
Apophis: The asteroid we thought might hit us By Robert Lea Though we can now be certain the asteroid Apophis will not strike Earth in 2029, its close passage offers us a unique scientific opportunity.
Meteor showers and shooting stars: Formation, facts and discovery By Space.com Staff Watching a meteor shower on a clear, dark night is an unforgettable experience.
Space calendar 2021: Rocket launches, sky events, missions & more! By Hanneke Weitering Here's a guide to all the rocket launches and astronomical events in 2021, as well as milestones for space missions, anniversaries and conferences.
Watch the first trailer for 'Finch,' a post-apocalyptic sci-fi film starring Tom Hanks on Apple TV+ By Scott Snowden The first, and possibly only, trailer for Tom Hanks' new movie entitled "Finch" has arrived and we get our first glimpse of a terrifying, post-apocalyptic Earth.
How does terraforming work in the Alien universe? By Fran Ruiz Feature Building better worlds is not as easy as it seems.
Retro 51 rolls out space shuttle Enterprise limited edition Tornado pen By Robert Z. Pearlman Forty-five years after it made its public debut, NASA's space shuttle Enterprise is being rolled out again, this time as a rollerball pen. Retro 51 announced its new Space Shuttle Enterprise Tornado.
Apophis: The asteroid we thought might hit us By Robert Lea Though we can now be certain the asteroid Apophis will not strike Earth in 2029, its close passage offers us a unique scientific opportunity.
Meteor showers and shooting stars: Formation, facts and discovery By Space.com Staff Watching a meteor shower on a clear, dark night is an unforgettable experience.
Space calendar 2021: Rocket launches, sky events, missions & more! By Hanneke Weitering Here's a guide to all the rocket launches and astronomical events in 2021, as well as milestones for space missions, anniversaries and conferences.
