Skywatching

How to use your Unistellar smart telescope to track the Artemis 2 rocket light curve in the name of science

By Harry Bennett published

Unistellar co-founder tells Space.com about how citizen scientists are using smart telescopes to engage in planetary defense.

Skywatching Kit

Northern lights could be visible in 16 states tonight — best viewing times for March 31

By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated

Auroras may be visible from Alaska to Wyoming tonight as Earth braces for impact from a speedy coronal mass ejection.

Auroras

April's full moon decides the date of Easter — here's how it works

By Joe Rao published

The first full moon of spring, known as the Paschal Moon, sets the date for Easter each year.

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Spaceflight

A white rocket nose with the circular NASA logo stands next to the metal gantry underneath a glowing large full moon in a black night sky. There is a graphic of a clock on the moon to convey the what time is Artemis 2l launch.

What time is NASA's Artemis 2 moon mission launch today? Full schedule

By Samantha Mathewson last updated

The launch window for Artemis 2 opens on April 1 and runs through April 6. Here's what time you'll need to tune in.

Artemis

Comet MAPS faces a make-or-break moment as it dives toward the sun on April 4 — could it shine in the daytime sky?

By Joe Rao published

Comet MAPS is about to face its ultimate test as it sweeps just 101,000 miles above the sun's surface.

Asteroid & Comet Missions
NASA’s Artemis II SLS rocket and Orion spacecraft stand vertical on mobile launcher 1 at Launch Complex 39B at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Feb. 10, 2026. 

Artemis 2 Live: NASA now 1 day away from historic moon mission launch

By Tariq Malik, Josh Dinner last updated

Tuesday, March 31, 2026: See our latest news and updates on NASA's Artemis 2 moon mission's progress to launch on April 1.

Missions
A large white space shuttle labeled in red "NASA" is seen in the darkness of space.

What will happen if Artemis 2 astronauts get hit by a solar storm during NASA's ambitious moon mission?

By Leonard David published

"If an event is particularly bad, there are some places in the capsule, such as storage bays and down by the toilet, that the crew can go to."

Artemis
An illustration of Cassini making a flyby of Saturn's moon Titan

On this day in space: March 31, 2005: NASA's Cassini spacecraft makes a flyby of Saturn's moon Titan

By Hanneke Weitering last updated

On March 31, 2005, NASA's Cassini spacecraft made a flyby of Saturn's largest moon, Titan

Space Exploration
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Science & Astronomy

This star-forming galaxy is blowing out powerful winds topping 2 million mph

By Robert Lea published

NASA's XRISM X-ray spacecraft has clocked 2 million mph winds ripping out of a distant galaxy bursting with star formation.

Galaxies

Record-breaking 'space laser' erupts from merging galaxies 8 billion light-years away

By Robert Lea published

Astronomers have spotted the most distant and brightest "space laser" ever seen, and it's blasting from a galaxy collision that occurred when the universe was half its current age.

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Space Photo of the Day

a white-and-orange rocket rolls out of a large hangar at night

Artemis 2 moon rocket rolls back to launch pad | Space photo of the day for March 20, 2026

By Brett Tingley published

NASA's Space Launch System rocket was back on the move overnight ahead of its second mission to the moon, which will be the first time the vehicle carries a crew.

Space Exploration
SpaceX's Ship 39 looks cool as it undergoes cryosystem checks on Sunday March 8

SpaceX's Ship 39 is so cool in Starship V3 test | Space photo of the day for March 9, 2026

By Robert Lea published

SpaceX engineers tested Ship 39's propellant system, leading to some stunning images.

Space Exploration
An image of RCW 36 in which the Milky Way nebula appears like a vast cosmic bird of prey

Cosmic Hawk spreads its wings| Space photo of the day for March 6, 2026

By Robert Lea published

The Milky Way nebula RCW 36 resembles a stunning cosmic bird of prey in an incredible Very Large Telescope image.

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Entertainment

'Forbidden Planet' at 70: Why the original sci-fi blockbuster is still out of this world

By Richard Edwards published

The movie that took Shakespeare to the stars, and wrote the blueprint for movie space opera.

Space Movies & Shows
a US Army ranger sergeant in uniform

'It didn't feel like a sci-fi movie': Esai Morales on bringing an Army Ranger to life in Netflix's sci-fi hit 'War Machine' (interview)

By Jeff Spry published

"Playing military characters is always interesting for me. They're all homages to a family member."

Space Movies & Shows
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What's Up In Space Today

Search For Life

The SETI Institute's Allen Telescope Array in Northern California searches for radio signals that could have been generated by intelligent alien life.

Where are all the aliens? Maybe they just don't want to talk to us

By Leonard David published

A civilization capable of interstellar travel may also be one that has moved beyond conquest, excess and ecological self-destruction — and it therefore may not want to talk to us.

Search for Life
Artist's illustration of a free-floating "rogue" planet and its Earth-like moon.

No sun, no problem? How life could thrive on moons of starless 'rogue' planets

By Sharmila Kuthunur published

Exomoons orbiting rogue planets could host liquid water for billions of years, offering potential habitats for life deep in interstellar space.

Search for Life
The SETI Institute's Allen Telescope Array in Northern California searches for radio signals that could have been generated by intelligent alien life.

Where are all the aliens? Maybe space weather is scrambling their transmissions

By Keith Cooper published

We may be missing alien radio signals because they have become smeared beyond the narrowband detectors that SETI utilizes, a new study suggests.

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Technology

A male looking through the Nikon Monarch M7 8x42 binoculars with a grey sky in the background and a black Space.com deals badge in the upper left corner.

Amazon Spring Sale deals for stargazing 2026: Huge savings on telescopes, binoculars and cameras

By Harry Bennett last updated

It's the final day of the Amazon Spring Sale, so don't miss out on hundreds of dollars off the best skywatching optics and cameras.

Technology

NASA Artemis 2 gifts we love: Top picks for aspiring astronauts

By Rich Owen last updated

Ready to launch your support? Check out this stellar collection of space-flight merch I've personally picked to back the amazing team of the NASA Artemis 2 mission.

Technology

The best Amazon Big Spring Sale deals for 2026: Sizeable savings on drones, Lego, streaming, star projectors and much more

By Chris McMullen last updated

Amazon's Big Spring Sale is well underway, and it's your chance to make your money go further. Right now, there are big savings on star projectors, drones, Lego, streaming deals and more.

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