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We'll soon get a chance to see a giant curved shadow in space move slowly across the moon during a very deep partial lunar eclipse. There are few more awesome or enlightening sights.
On this day in space! Aug. 20, 1977: NASA launched the Voyager 2 spacecraft on a mission to explore the outer planets.
Rocket Lab launched its ninth mission for the Japanese company iQPS this morning (Aug. 20), sending an Earth-observation satellite into low Earth orbit.
A private spacecraft tasked with boosting the orbit of NASA's Swift Observatory has failed in its mission, meaning the telescope will crash back to Earth later this year.
Reference See what moon phase it is tonight and find out when you can see the rest of the moon phases for 2026.
This geologic feature has been mesmerizing astronauts since 1965.
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.
The Pentagon's recent spate of UFO releases represent a big shift and are of great benefit to the country, according to disclosure advocate Mike Gold.
On Aug. 15, 1977, astronomers using Ohio State University's Big Ear radio telescope detected the famous "Wow!" signal, which remains unexplained to this day.
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.
The JCB Hydromax vehicle averaged more than 400 mph during two runs in Utah last week, becoming the fastest hydrogen-powered car in history.
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