Mars may have once been filled with seas of magma that made the Red Planet habitable
Deep oceans of magma once sloshed about inside the crust of Mars, seismic measurements taken by NASA's InSight mission suggest.
Skywatching
The Strawberry Moon rises on June 29. Here's what to expect from June's full moon
Don't miss June's full Strawberry Moon rise on June 29, marking the first full moon of summer with a golden glow and an eye-catching moon illusion.
Spaceflight
On this day in space! June 30, 1908: Tunguska meteor explodes over Siberia
On June 30, 1908, a giant fireball exploded over the forests of Tunguska in Siberia.
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Europe's deadly heat wave seen from space | Space photo of the day for June 30, 2026
Europe's Sentinel-3 satellite captured data that helps visualize June's deadly heat wave, allowing researchers to further understand the extent of soaring temperatures.
'The start of a new era': Rocket Lab buying satellite-communications company Iridium for $8 billion
California-based launch company Rocket Lab has inked a landmark $8 billion deal to acquire long-time satellite communications giant Iridium.
Mars orbiter watches Perseverance rover cross the marathon finish line | Space photo of the day for June 29, 2026
With the speed at which the rover completed this marathon, and how well it continues to explore on Mars, who knows, maybe Perseverance will be the first to manage an ultramarathon on the Red Planet.
Science & Astronomy
What is the moon phase today? Lunar phases 2026
Reference See what moon phase it is tonight and find out when you can see the rest of the moon phases for 2026.
Light pollution may be erasing millions of dollars in value at US dark-sky parks
Researchers combined satellite data and visitor surveys at dark-sky parks to quantify the economic value of dark skies amid rising light pollution.
Space Photo of the Day
Europe's deadly heat wave seen from space | Space photo of the day for June 30, 2026
Europe's Sentinel-3 satellite captured data that helps visualize June's deadly heat wave, allowing researchers to further understand the extent of soaring temperatures.
Mars orbiter watches Perseverance rover cross the marathon finish line | Space photo of the day for June 29, 2026
With the speed at which the rover completed this marathon, and how well it continues to explore on Mars, who knows, maybe Perseverance will be the first to manage an ultramarathon on the Red Planet.
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Northern lights - live updatesThe latest aurora forecast for tonight help you make sure you're in the right place at the right time to see the northern lights.
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Rocket launch todayFollow Space.com's rocket launch blog for the latest on when the next rocket launch will be and how to follow it live.
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Night sky for tonightFind out what you can see in the night sky for tonight, from planets and stars to dazzling meteor showers.
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Live 4K video from space!Witness live views of Earth from the International Space Station as it orbits the planet. Space streaming company Sen is broadcasting 24/7 from the ISS in beautiful 4K HD.
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On this day in space!NASA astronaut Sally Ride became the first American woman in space aboard the space shuttle Challenger.
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ReferenceWhat is the moon phase today?See what moon phase it is tonight and find out when you can see the rest of the moon phases for 2025.
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ReferenceSpace calendar 2025Keep up with all the rocket launches, astronomical events and mission milestones for 2025 with our space calendar.
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Search For Life
Searching for alien life: New model could help scientists home in on habitable exoplanets
A new exoplanet model screens rocky worlds by their ability to retain atmospheres over geologic timescales, helping narrow the search for potentially habitable planets beyond Earth.
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Technology
Could future astronauts use oysters as water filters? Here's why one company thinks so
A prototype oyster habitat used for water filtration is aiming for an eventual space launch after an early-stage prototype was demonstrated to the public earlier this year.
