Latest articles by Tariq Malik
Tiny Asteroid Zips Close By Earth
A tiny asteroid called 2011 CQ 1 was spotted today as it zipped close by Earth.
NASA's Prolific Planet Hunter: Kepler Telescope By-The-Numbers
NASA's Prolific Planet Hunter: Kepler Telescope By-The-Numbers
Photos: X-37B Space Plane - The Orbital Test Vehicle
The X-37B is a space plane born by NASA and revived by the U.S. Air Force to test reusable space capabilities in orbit.
Robotic Russian Cargo Ship Headed for Space Station
A new Russian cargo ship is headed for the International Space Station to deliver tons of supplies.
Sun Unleashes a Rare Double Whammy
The sun unleashed two powerful solar eruptions Jan. 28 in a spectacular double blast.
Five-Beamed Mega-Laser to Help Capture Better Space Photos
A South America telescope is firing five lasers into the sky for ultra-clear photos.
Huge Runaway Star Creates Stunning Dust Shockwave
A huge star has been photographed slamming through a barrier of cosmic dust.
Largest U.S. Rocket in Service Blasts Off From West Coast
The largest rocket ever launched from the U.S. West Coast blasted off today (Jan. 20).
Giffords' Astronaut Husband 'Extremely Hopeful' of Wife's Full Recovery
The astronaut husband of shot Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords is 'extremely hopeful' for her recovery.
User's Guide for SPACE.com's Community and Comments
A user's guide for logging into SPACE.com's new community and comments system.
Christmas Comes Twice for Russians in Space
Cosmonauts living on the International Space Station is taking some time to celebrate a second Christmas today.
First Meteor Shower of 2011 Could Dazzle Tonight
The moon will take a bite out of the sun Tuesday during the first solar eclipse of the year.
Partial Solar Eclipse Amazes Skywatchers in Europe
A partial solar eclipse of the sun on Jan. 4 amazed skywatchers in parts of Europe, Africa and Asia. The solar eclipse was the first of four eclipses in 2011.
Russian Space Officials Punished for Botched Satellite Launch
Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has fired two space officials and reprimanded the country's space agency chief over a Dec. 5 rocket launch failure and satellite crash.
Best Meteor Shower of 2010 Peaks Tonight
The best time to see the Geminid meteor shower of 2010 is now.
Wheel of Cheese Launched Into Space On Private Spacecraft
A private company launched a cheese wheel into space to honor Monty Python during the maiden flight of its commercial spacecraft on Dec. 8.
Space Dragon Soars! Photos From SpaceX's First Space Capsule Demo Flight
See photos from the historic launch of SpaceX’s first Dragon spacecraft on Dec. 8.
Russian Satellites Crash Into Pacific Ocean After Failed Launch, Reports Say
A Russian rocket carrying three Glonass-M satellites launched Sunday, but appears to have crashed the Russian satellites into the Pacific Ocean.
First Landing Photos: Secret X-37B Robot Space Plane Lands in Calif.
The United States Air Force's mysterious X-37B robot space plan returned to Earth with a successful landing at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California.
Secretive X-37B Robot Space Plane Returns to Earth on Autopilot
The U.S. Air Force's secretive robotic X-37B space plane returned to Earth Friday (Dec. 3) to wrap up a debut flight shrouded in secrecy.
Sun Unleashes Most Powerful Solar Flare in Years
The sun unleashed one the largest solar flares in years on Saturday, Nov. 6.
American Astronauts Give Thanks for Safe Space Station Flight
Astronauts in space will have their own orbital Thanksgiving a day earlier than the holiday in the United States.
What's Cooking On the Space Station? An Early Thanksgiving Feast
Astronauts in space will have their own orbital Thanksgiving a day earlier than the holiday in the United States.
