Latest articles by Hanneke Weitering
On this day in space! May 8, 1962: Centaur rocket explodes during maiden flight
On May 8, 1962, NASA's new Centaur rocket exploded in mid-air during its first test flight.
Solar eclipse glasses: How to check safety and use them correctly
You can always grab a pair ahead of the next solar eclipse!
Quadrantid meteor shower: When, where & how to see it in 2025
Reference The Quadrantid meteor shower peaks on January 3-4 and is active between Dec. 28 and Jan. 12. Our guide tells you how and where you can see the Quadrantid display.
Spooky space: 12 haunting images of our cosmos
Here are some of the most spine-chilling space photos to scare your pants off this Halloween.
The 2020 Lyrid meteor shower thrills skywatchers. Here are the best photos.
The annual Lyrid meteor shower put on an exceptional show for skywatchers this year, with the new moon setting the stage for gorgeous "shooting stars" to prance across the dark night sky.
Space Station Soundtrack: Astronaut Thomas Pesquet Shares His #Songs4Space
During his first stay at the International Space Station, French astronaut Thomas Pesquet documented his life in orbit by sharing his #songs4space on Twitter.
Private Dream Chaser Space Plane Will Ride New Vulcan Rocket for NASA Cargo Launches
The private Dream Chaser space plane has a new ride to the International Space Station.
Russia has launched an anti-satellite missile test, US Space Command says
Russia has launched a new anti-satellite missile test, its latest push to weaponize space, U.S. Space Command officials said Wednesday (Dec. 16).
NASA, SpaceX are 'go' to launch Crew-2 astronauts to space station on Earth Day
Mark your calendars for April 22!
Space.com joins 'This Week in Space' podcast on TWiT and you can tune in now
A new space podcast covers all the latest and greatest space news with expert commentary and a "humorous twist."
Ukrainian entrepreneur calls for faster, better satellite data to help fight Russian invasion
Earth observation companies have been sharing optical satellite imagery of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, but radar data are what's needed most, Ukrainian entrepreneur Max Polyakov said.
Arianespace launches 34 OneWeb satellites on Soyuz rocket in 1st launch of 2022
An Arianespace Soyuz rocket launched 34 new broadband satellites for the OneWeb constellation to space today (Feb. 10).
Winter Olympics 2022: See China's stadiums from space in these snowy satellite photos
The 2022 Winter Olympics are here and Maxar Technologies has released satellite images of many of the venues in China as seen from space.
James Webb Space Telescope extends its tower to make way for sunshield deployment
The James Webb Space Telescope is one step closer to finishing the deployment of its massive sunshield.
James Webb Space Telescope's rocket begins fueling up for launch
The rocket that will finally launch NASA's James Webb Space Telescope today (Dec. 25) has begun fueling for liftoff.
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope won't hit Santa during Christmas launch
NASA is launching a huge observatory into space early Christmas morning (Dec. 25), but you don't need to worry about it hitting Santa Claus.
James Webb Space Telescope launch delayed to Christmas Eve
The launch of NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has been delayed yet again.
This Boeing Starliner building set from Cobi is 19% off with this Cyber Monday deal
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Save $100 on this Vantop Snaptain drone at Best Buy for Black Friday
Deals The Vantop Snaptain SP7100 drone is 33% off at Best Buy.
Arianespace Vega rocket launches 3 satellites into orbit for French military
A Vega rocket launched three French military satellites from a South American spaceport Tuesday (Nov. 16).
NASA chief Bill Nelson condemns Russian anti-satellite test
NASA Administrator Bill Nelson has condemned a Russian anti-satellite test on Monday (Nov. 15) that put the International Space Station at risk of colliding with the resulting debris.
Glen de Vries, who flew to space with William Shatner, killed in plane crash
Glen de Vries, one of the passengers who accompanied the "Star Trek" legend William Shatner on a Blue Origin spaceflight last month, was killed in a plane crash in New Jersey on Nov. 11.
