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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.
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.
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!
The boldest Mars missions in history
Earth has been sending probes to Mars for decades, and some missions are especially awe-inspiring.
Amazing photos of Comet NEOWISE from the Earth and space
See photos of Comet C/2020 F3 NEOWISE, which is bright enough to spot with the naked eye, seen from Earth and space.
Best Space Photography Books
Here are Space.com writers' and editors' picks for photo collections and astrophotography books that will transport you to other worlds.
Best Spaceflight and Space History Books
Here are Space.com writers' and editors' picks for spaceflight and space history books that dazzle.
Best Astronomy Books
Space.com's editors present a list of the astronomy books worth a read-through.
New Robot Spaceship Gets Brainy Name: Albert Einstein
Europe's newest space truck will be named after science great Albert Einstein.
In photos: SpaceX's historic Demo-2 test flight with astronauts
See photos of SpaceX's Demo-2 mission, the first crewed test flight of a Crew Dragon spacecraft to the International Space Station.
Comet SWAN: A brilliant 'icy wanderer' in photos
See photos of the newly discovered Comet C/2020 F8 SWAN.
The top 10 views of Earth from space
Humans have sent many missions, both manned and robotic, beyond our planet to explore our neighboring celestial bodies.
Astronauts Drink Recycled Urine, and Celebrate
Astronauts drank recycled urine water to celebrate the working recycling system aboard the space station.
Life in Space: Astronaut Chris Hadfield's Video Guide
Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield shares some vital tips to life in space in this video guide.
Sally Ride: First American Woman in Space (Pictures)
See photos of Sally Ride, the first American woman in space, and her iconic spaceflights.
In photos: See the Antares rocket's Cygnus NG-13 cargo ship launch to space station
See photos of Northrop Grumman's amazing Antares rocket launch that sent the Cygnus NG-13 spacecraft to the International Space station on Feb. 15, 2020.
Solar Orbiter: The US-European mission to explore the sun's poles in photos
Take a look at Solar Orbiter, a spacecraft launched Feb. 9, 2020, on a mission to observe the sun in incredible, scorching detail.
In photos: The amazing spacewalks of Expedition 61
The astronauts of Expedition 61 have tackled some historic spacewalks at the International Space Station, including the first all-woman spacewalk and four of the most challenging spacewalks ever.
