NASA astronaut Mike Fincke retires after 30 years at the space agency
With four launches and nine spacewalks under his belt, Fincke leaves NASA as the fourth-most-flown astronaut at the space agency.
Skywatching
Total solar eclipse stuns skywatchers | Space photo of the day for Aug. 13, 2026
This photo, snapped just as the Aug. 12 solar eclipse was about to enter its totality phase, really captures the drama of the moment.
Spaceflight
On this day in space! Aug. 13, 2014: Game-changing WorldView-3 Earth-observing satellite launches to orbit
The WorldView-3 Earth-observing satellite.
Radiation-shielding vest aced Artemis I lunar test, could protect astronauts on moon and Mars missions
A radiation-shielding vest aced its Artemis I lunar test in 2022, suggesting that it could protect astronauts on long-duration missions to the moon or Mars.
On this day in space! Aug. 12, 2005: Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter launched
On Aug. 12, 2005, NASA launched its Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) mission.
Science & Astronomy
Green comet caught soaring over Namibia | Space photo of the day for Aug. 12, 2026
A shot so spectacular it will leave other astrophotographers green with envy.
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.
Space Photo of the Day
Total solar eclipse stuns skywatchers | Space photo of the day for Aug. 13, 2026
This photo, snapped just as the Aug. 12 solar eclipse was about to enter its totality phase, really captures the drama of the moment.
Entertainment
This year's 'Masters of the Universe' movie wasn't Hollywood's first attempt at capturing the power of He-Man; they tried back in 1987, and failed then too
How bad timing, a studio in financial turmoil, and a movie that looked nothing like the cartoon conspired to defeat the most powerful man in the universe.
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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.
