China launches 3 satellites on 2 rockets in 3 days By Elizabeth Howell China just put three satellites into space during two launches from different space centers in three days.
House bill would nix White House's proposed 2021 NASA budget boost By Mike Wall A bill released by the U.S. House of Representatives today (July 7) would keep NASA funding flat next year, at $22.629 billion.
Yale astronomy students speak out against institutional racism By Chelsea Gohd Students are leading the charge to make changes at Yale University after a heated debate over systemic racism at the institution went public.
Chinese scientists reveal analysis of weird substance found on the moon's far side by Yutu 2 rover By Hanneke Weitering Chinese scientists have published an analysis of a curious substance on the moon which generated widespread interest following its discovery by the Yutu 2 rover last year.
Listen live: NASA to provide update on Boeing's Starliner astronaut taxi @ 2:30 pm ET By Space.com Staff NASA will hold a teleconference today (July 7) to provide an update on the review of Boeing's Starliner spacecraft, which failed to reach the International Space Station in December 2019.
'Clyde's Spot,' a new storm on Jupiter, discovered by amateur astronomer (photos) By Mike Wall NASA's Jupiter-orbiting Juno probe has captured gorgeous imagery of a storm that recently cropped up on the giant planet.
The 1st-ever Mars helicopter will start flying next year. Here's how. By Elizabeth Howell NASA's Perseverance rover will have a special passenger when it alights inside Mars' Jezero Crater in February 2021 — the first helicopter ever to fly on another world.
Tiny, simple moon rovers will bring cubesat science to the lunar surface By Meghan Bartels Cubesats have revolutionized orbital science, and a rover counterpart may soon do the same for surface science, beginning on the moon.
China launches 3 satellites on 2 rockets in 3 days By Elizabeth Howell China just put three satellites into space during two launches from different space centers in three days.
House bill would nix White House's proposed 2021 NASA budget boost By Mike Wall A bill released by the U.S. House of Representatives today (July 7) would keep NASA funding flat next year, at $22.629 billion.
House bill would nix White House's proposed 2021 NASA budget boost By Mike Wall A bill released by the U.S. House of Representatives today (July 7) would keep NASA funding flat next year, at $22.629 billion.
Yale astronomy students speak out against institutional racism By Chelsea Gohd Students are leading the charge to make changes at Yale University after a heated debate over systemic racism at the institution went public.
It's the month of Mars! 3 Red Planet missions set to launch in July By Mike Wall Three missions are poised to launch toward the Red Planet this month, including NASA's life-hunting, sample-caching Perseverance rover.
NASA delays launch of next Mars rover to no earlier than July 30 By Mike Wall NASA has delayed the launch of its Mars rover Perseverance again, this time to no earlier than July 30, due to rocket preparation delays.
Steampunk space exploration? Icy moon robot could hop around on steam power. By Elizabeth Howell Icy moon explorers may someday hunt for life using an old-fashioned method: steam power.
July's full 'Buck Moon' wows skywatchers despite lackluster lunar eclipse By Chelsea Gohd Some skywatchers may have seen more than mere fireworks in the night sky during their Fourth of July celebrations on Saturday: the full moon.
The 'Buck Moon' lunar eclipse this Fourth of July will be hard to see By Elizabeth Howell The minor Independence Day eclipse will be difficult to spot and observers shouldn't expect mind-blowing views of the moon in Earth's shadow..
A 'Buck Moon' lunar eclipse occurs this Fourth of July. Don't expect to see much. By Joe Rao The Full Buck moon of July 2020 will experience a minor penumbral lunar eclipse this weekend (July 4 and 5), but don't expect much.
Best space and sci-fi books for 2020 By Space.com Staff Space.com's editors present a reading list for space and sci-fi lovers, as well as children who are interested in astronomy and spaceflight.
Astrophysicist Joe Pesce answers your questions about the universe (AMA Recap!) By Joshua Simenhoff Astrophysicist Dr. Joe Pesce recently joined the Space.com forums to answer your questions about the universe, and also Star Trek.
'Kerbal Space Program' launches epic European missions in 'Shared Horizons' expansion By Elizabeth Howell "Kerbal Space Program" launches into the ESA frontier today (July 1) with "Shared Horizons" and scientists are thrilled.
