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An artist's depiction of the filaments of gas that fill intergalactic space, with an inset chart of how those filaments interact with X-rays from a quasar.

Scientists Hope They're Hot on the Heels of Universe's Missing Mass

By Meghan Bartels

Astronomers think they've found a new clue in their continuing quest to solve one of the most substantial mysteries of the cosmos: where about a third of the universe's matter is hiding.

Klyden and Locar on The Orville.

An Emotional Performance from Lt. Keyali Steals the Show in 'The Orville' Episode 'Deflectors'

By Scott Snowden

Moclan gender-based persecution makes a return to "The Orville" in the latest episode 'Deflectors'

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine details the agency's plans to land astronauts on the moon by 2028 to space industry teams.

This Is NASA's Plan to Land Astronauts on the Moon in 2028 with Commercial Vehicles

By Tariq Malik

NASA is looking to commercial space companies to build the landers, space tugs and refueling station required to make moon exploration effort that lasts.

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Image of the Day

By Hanneke Weitering

Inside the Large Magellanic Cloud, one of the Milky Way's cosmic neighbors, is a Mickey Mouse-shaped cloud of dust and gas that is riddled with bright, newborn stars.

NASA is eager to get commercial landers to the moon.

Moon Rush: NASA Wants Commercial Lunar Delivery Services to Start This Year

By Mike Wall

The Discovery crew tries to save Tilly.

A Favorite 'Star Trek: Discovery' Character Makes a Return in 'Saints of Imperfection'

By Scott Snowden

Section 31 aids in the rescue of an all-important crewmember in the latest episode of "Star Trek: Discovery."

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Art of human landing system and crew on lunar surface

NASA Wants Help from Private Companies to Land Astronauts on the Moon by 2028

By Doris Elin Salazar

This week, NASA made a formal request for private companies to propose future lunar technologies, with responses due by the end of next month.

NASA's Mars rover Opportunity is taking a close look at the strange flat-faced rock near the center of this view, captured on March 3, 2015.

Postcards from Mars: The Amazing Photos of Opportunity and Spirit Rovers

By Tariq Malik

Spirit and Opportunity, the Mars rovers, have done groundbreaking science on the surface of the Red Planet. Take a look at some of their latest Mars photos.

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On Feb 15, 2013, a small asteroid exploded over the city of Chelyabinsk, Russia. This image shows the fireball created as the asteroid streaked across the sky.

On This Day in Space! Feb. 15, 2013: Meteor Explodes Over Chelyabinsk, Russia

By Hanneke Weitering

On Feb. 15, 2013, a small asteroid exploded over the city of Chelyabinsk, Russia in a wake-up call for Earth! See how it happened here in our On This Day in Space video series.

Apollo 11 IMAX experience opens March 1, 2019

'Apollo 11' Documentary to Launch Onto IMAX Screens on March 1

By Robert Z. Pearlman

"Apollo 11" now has a launch date.

Science & Astronomy

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An artist's depiction of the filaments of gas that fill intergalactic space, with an inset chart of how those filaments interact with X-rays from a quasar.

Scientists Hope They're Hot on the Heels of Universe's Missing Mass

By Meghan Bartels

Astronomers think they've found a new clue in their continuing quest to solve one of the most substantial mysteries of the cosmos: where about a third of the universe's matter is hiding.

Illustration of the Magnetospheric Multiscale Mission passing through plasma in space.

Plasma Waves Are Cooking Electrons in Earth's Magnetic Shield

By Rafi Letzter

Space is warm — or, at least, warmer than it should be. A new study seeks to explain why.

Search For Life

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Cerealia Facula on Ceres

Dwarf Planet Ceres Hosted Near-Surface Water for Millions of Years

By Mike Wall

Some parts of the dwarf planet Ceres harbored pockets of near-surface water for millions of years in the recent past, a new study suggests.

An artist's depiction of what a habitable exoplanet might look like.

New NASA Partnership Will Spearhead Search for Life

By Meghan Bartels

NASA is launching a new research partnership to tackle the search for life beyond Earth, including life that may look very different from the kinds we're familiar with.

Europa Clipper spacecraft art

Scientists Prepare for Mission to Jupiter's Icy Moon Europa

By Meghan Bartels

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Earth's Shadow and the 'Belt of Venus' Arc Over La Palma in a Scenic Panorama (Photo)

By Hanneke Weitering

Earth's shadow and the Belt of Venus loom above the horizon behind the Roque de los Muchachos Observatory on La Palma in this panorama by astrophotographer Chirag Upreti.

Comet C/2018 Y1 Iwamoto

How to See Comet Iwamoto Fly Past Earth This Week

By Hanneke Weitering

The brilliant, blue-green comet C/2018 Y1 Iwamoto will zip by Earth this week, and the speedy space "snowball" is currently visible in the night sky with binoculars and small telescopes.

Comet 46P from Cumeada Observatory

A Comet, Meteor, Nebula and the Pleiades Combine into One Epic Space Photo

By Miguel Claro

A deep-space panorama shows Comet 46P/Wirtanen, the Pleiades star cluster and a meteor crossing in front of the California Nebula.

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Klyden and Locar on The Orville.

An Emotional Performance from Lt. Keyali Steals the Show in 'The Orville' Episode 'Deflectors'

By Scott Snowden

Moclan gender-based persecution makes a return to "The Orville" in the latest episode 'Deflectors'

Astronaut Buzz Aldrin walks on the lunar surface.

National Geographic's 2nd Edition of 'Space Atlas' Will Leave You Starstruck

By Chelsea Gohd

Actor Mark Jackson talks about Isaac and 'The Orville'

'The Orville' Actor Mark Jackson Teases Season 2 Revelations About Isaac

By Scott Snowden