Scientists find 2 million active black holes, exploding stars and more, nearly doubling our view of the high-energy universe
Astronomers have nearly doubled the number of known cosmic X-ray sources.
Skywatching
Will Perseid shooting stars be visible during the Aug. 12 total solar eclipse?
"If anyone does see one, they had better go play the lottery asap!"
Spaceflight
What history can teach us about the future of property rights in space (op-ed)
Without property rights in space, one of the most important economic incentives for the commercial development — and ultimately the settlement — of celestial bodies is missing.
On this day in space! Aug. 11, 1960: 1st object successfully recovered from orbit
President Eisenhower inspects the Discoverer 13 capsule after its return to Earth.
'Launching anywhere, anytime and without compromise': Rocket Lab unveils new 'GHOST' portable spaceport system
Rocket Lab plans to start launching even more frequently and flexibly, thanks to a new portable spaceport system called "GHOST," which packages everything into standard shipping containers.
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Science & Astronomy
The Andromeda galaxy may be getting bullied by a smaller galactic neighbor, scientists find
Andromeda has slowed its star-forming rate over the last 40 million years. Scientists think they finally know why.
Sharpest image of the sun ever captured! | Space photo of the day for Aug. 10, 2026
An international team of researchers using the U.S. National Science Foundation's Inouye Solar Telescope has captured the highest-resolution view of the sun's surface.
Space Photo of the Day
Sharpest image of the sun ever captured! | Space photo of the day for Aug. 10, 2026
An international team of researchers using the U.S. National Science Foundation's Inouye Solar Telescope has captured the highest-resolution view of the sun's surface.
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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
Are aliens running out of places to hide? It turns out we've searched much more of the galaxy than we realized
Astronomers may have already scanned millions of more stars than they thought, a realization that might lead to new ways to hunt for extraterrestrial radio signals.
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Technology
Best stargazing apps 2026: Navigate the night sky with these AR apps and virtual star maps
Buying Guide Looking for the best stargazing apps to learn about the night sky? We've rounded up our favorites right here.
