The James Webb Space Telescope is helping astronomers become alien weather forecasters
We're one step closer to interstellar weather forecasting.
Skywatching
5 amazing lunar sights to explore on International Observe the Moon Night tonight!
Grab your telescope and check out these incredible lunar features to celebrate International Observe the Moon Night 2026.
Spaceflight
SpaceX launches 27 Starlink satellites to orbit from California (video, photos)
SpaceX continued assembling its Starlink broadband megaconstellation on Saturday (Sept. 19), launching 27 of the satellites from the California coast.
On this day in space! Sept. 19, 1996: NASA's space shuttle Atlantis docks at Russia's Mir space station on STS-79 for 1st US astronaut crew change
On Sept. 19, 1996, the space shuttle Atlantis rendezvoused with Russia's Mir space station to deliver supplies and equipment. Here's why it mattered.
NASA awards SpaceX $946 million for 3 more astronaut missions to the ISS
SpaceX just got nearly a billion dollars from NASA to fly three more astronaut missions to the International Space Station, bringing the company's total commercial crew haul to $5.92 billion.
Europe's new spacesuit still needs work, French ISS astronaut says: 'We are at the very beginning of its journey'
A new European-designed spacesuit has been tested aboard the International Space Station — and ESA astronaut Sophie Adenot says the prototype still has some design kinks to work through.
Science & Astronomy
A rare 'born again' star is changing again
Sakurai's Object has entered a new stage of its evolution with the "born again" star shedding material in a powerful stellar wind extending over a region similar in size to our solar system.
Galaxies housing the James Webb Space Telescope's mysterious 'Little Red Dots' might've revealed their secrets
To solve the mystery of strange "Little Red Dot" objects spotted by the James Webb Space Telescope, astronomers have looked at the bigger picture, studying their host galaxies.
Space Photo of the Day
Astronauts go to 'summer camp' to train for space | Space photo of the day for Sept. 18, 2026
NASA's 2025 astronaut candidate class is in the midst of important outdoor training.
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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
Microscopic alien technology may be hidden in moon dust, scientists say
Could we find alien technology embedded in moon dust?
Technology
Our expert gave these powerful, budget-friendly binoculars five stars and now they're over $100 off
Deals Looking for quality binoculars but don't want to spend a fortune? Our expert gave Nikon's M7 range our maximum rating and now the 10x42 model is the cheapest it's been in a long time.
The battlefield now extends all the way to the moon, U.S. military's highest-ranking officer says
The battlefield that the U.S. military must prepare for and excel in now extends from the seafloor all the way out to the moon, according to Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
