Latest articles by Denise Chow
Defunct German Satellite Hits Earth in Fiery Death Dive
The German ROSAT satellite broke up in the atmosphere when it fell to Earth today.
Falling German Satellite Could Hit Earth Today
The German ROSAT satellite could fall to Earth today or Sunday.
Doomed German Satellite to Fall to Earth This Weekend
A dead German satellite will likely fall to Earth this weekend.
Space Station Commander Mike Fossum Answers Your Questions
Space station commander Mike Fossum answered questions from SPACE.com readers while in orbit.
Astronauts Dive Deep on Undersea 'Asteroid' Mission
NASA's underwater NEEMO 15 mission, to simulate a trip to an asteroid, is now underway.
Russian Space Capsule Touches Down at NYC Museum
A flown Russian space capsule was delivered to New York's Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum today.
Saturn's Snowy Moon Enceladus Might Be a Skier's Paradise
A new study found that icy particles fall slowly but steadily on one of Saturn's icy moons.
Questions Wanted: SPACE.com Talks With Space Station Commander Wednesday
SPACE.com will be talking to space station astronaut Mike Fossum on Wednesday.
NASA's Undersea 'Asteroid' Mission Delayed by Tropical Storm
The start of NASA's undersea NEEMO 15 mission has been delayed until later this week.
Dead German Satellite Will Fall to Earth This Week
About 1.6 tons of the 2.4-ton satellite will survive the plunge.
'Astronaut Dad' Graphic Novel Debuts at NY Comic Con
The complete version of "Astronaut Dad" debuts at this year's New York Comic Con.
Space Art Launching From NYC Gallery This Weekend
The Celestial Matters art exhibit will debut today through Sunday at the Charles Bank Gallery in New York City.
Robot Gas Attendants Could Keep Old Satellites Chugging
Refueling or repairing satellites in orbit will not only extend their lives, but will also reduce space debris.
Astronaut Video Shows Spectacular Auroras From Space
Three stunning videos showcase the beauty of our planet from the International Space Station.
'Observe the Moon Night' to Light Up Skywatchers on Saturday
The public is invited to celebrate International Observe the Moon Night tomorrow (Oct. 8).
Hidden Alien Planets Discovered in Old Hubble Telescope Data
Astronomers found visual evidence of two elusive exoplanets using old data from the Hubble Space Telescope.
'Jaw-Dropping!' Crab Nebula's Powerful Beams Shock Astronomers
Inexplicably powerful gamma-ray beams were detected from the heart of the Crab Nebula.
Say It Ain't So, Spock! Leonard Nimoy Retires from 'Star Trek' Conventions
Leonard Nimoy is retiring his Spock ears after a long and prosperous career.
7 Surprising Things About the Universe
Check out some interesting tidbits about our universe.
China's Next Step in Space: Critical Docking Demo in November
China's Tiangong 1 space lab is a step toward constructing a new space station in orbit.
Earth Surrounded by Fewer Potentially Dangerous Asteroids Than Thought, NASA Finds
NASA's WISE space telescope found fewer medium-size asteroids near Earth during its survey of the sky.
China Launches 1st Space Lab Module Into Orbit for Docking Tests
China's Tiangong 1 space lab module rocketed into space today.
Under a 'Frankenstein' Moon: Astronomer Sleuths Solve Mary Shelley Mystery
Astronomical sleuthing helped solve a long-standing mystery about author Mary Shelley and her novel "Frankenstein."
