
Beyond the habitable zone: Exoplanet atmospheres are the next clue to finding life on planets orbiting distant stars
But being in this sweet spot doesn't automatically mean a planet is hospitable to life.


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On Nov. 28, 1967, astronomers found the first pulsar.

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As NASA prepares for crewed Artemis missions, its astronauts are learning to use a new generation of spacesuits: the Axiom Extravehicular Mobility Unit, designed by Axiom Space.

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"These confirmations have been given to us in writing, so this is a very important step."

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A perfect Thanksgiving image of the day for all who celebrate.

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Russia's Soyuz MS-28 crew — Sergey Kud-Sverchkov and Sergei Mikaev of Roscosmos and Chris Williams of NASA — launched for and arrived at the ISS on Nov. 27, 2025, Thanksgiving Day.

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Reference 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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A new study suggests that a once-daily atmospheric tidal cycle may be a bigger driver of rapid Venusian winds than previously thought.

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The latest aurora forecast for tonight help you make sure you're in the right place at the right time to see the northern lights.

Follow Space.com's rocket launch blog for the latest on when the next rocket launch will be and how to follow it live.

Find out what you can see in the night sky for tonight, from planets and stars to dazzling meteor showers.

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.

NASA astronaut Sally Ride became the first American woman in space aboard the space shuttle Challenger.

See what moon phase it is tonight and find out when you can see the rest of the moon phases for 2025.

Keep up with all the rocket launches, astronomical events and mission milestones for 2025 with our space calendar.

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An expert dives into the history of radio astronomy and the search for life beyond our Earth.

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The giants might've been kicked out, left to live a rogue lifestyle.

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New lab experiments suggest that water may not be a rare visitor delivered by chance but rather a fundamental ingredient woven into the process of planetary birth.

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