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We're giving away a commemorative US Space Force silver coin!
One lucky winner will be walking away with a commemorative U.S. Space Force silver coin, courtesy of the Space Store!
In photos: SpaceX's Starship SN9 prototype soars 10 km, crash-lands in Texas
SpaceX launched its Starship SN9 prototype on a 10-kilometer (6.2 miles) test flight that ended with a boom on Feb. 2, 2021. See photos of the epic test in this gallery.
Destination Mars: A timeline of Red Planet landings
A look at previous missions that have attempted to land on Mars.
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China's Tianwen-1 Mars mission in photos
China's first Mars exploration mission, Tianwen-1, will arrive in orbit at the Red Planet on Feb. 10, and the rover is scheduled to land in May. See photos of the Tianwen-1 mission here!
Star Trek: Beam up the latest news, movies & TV shows
"Star Trek" is a science-fiction franchise that originated with the 1960s television series created by Gene Roddenberry. See the latest news from "the final frontier" here.
Astrophysicist Joe Pesce is back — This time, on video!
Astrophysicist Joe Pesce is making his return to the Space.com forums after last year’s popular AMAs. This time around, he'll be on video.
Perseverance Mars rover: Latest photos, discoveries and news
See the latest news about NASA's Perseverance Mars rover.
Holidays in space: an astronaut photo album
They won't have a parade this Memorial Day, be home for Christmas, no fireworks on the Fourth of July: See how astronauts celebrate holidays in space.
Telstar 1 Legacy: 1st Live TV Broadcast by Satellite Turns 50
The Telstar satellite paved the way for today's world of global communications.
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It's begun! The only total solar eclipse of 2020 is under way
In South America, the moon has slipped in front of a sliver of the sun's edge, marking the beginning of what will be the only total solar eclipse of 2020.
Total solar eclipse 2020: See the best photos and more from Twitter
On Dec. 14, 2020, a total solar eclipse crossed over South America, and Twitter users celebrated.
The most amazing Leonid meteor shower photos
See some of the greatest hits from Leonid meteor showers over the years.
The best space books on sale for Prime Day
From the astrophysical topics to the inspiring tales of women in space, we've compiled the best space books that are on Amazon and on sale right now — just in time for Prime Day.
The Mercury 7 Astronauts: NASA's First Space Travelers
The Mercury program launched the first Americans into space, four on suborbital flights, and two who orbited the Earth.
Sputnik 1, Earth's First Artificial Satellite in Photos
On Oct. 4, 1957, the former Soviet Union successfully launched Sputnik 1, the first human-made object to enter Earth's orbit.
Blue Origin rocket launches and latest news
See the latest news from Blue Origin, Jeff Bezos' private space tourism company.
Photos of Venus, the mysterious planet next door
See photos of Venus, a cloud-covered planet with an ultra-hot surface.
Best Space Books for Older Children
Feed and inspire a kid's thirst for space with these book picks by Space.com's writers and editors.
Join astrophysicist Joe Pesce for an AMA about Mars, the cosmos (and more) in our Space.com Forums!
Here's your chance to have your astronomical questions answered by astrophysicist Joe Pesce in our Space.com Forums!
