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NASA's Deep Space Atomic Clock, seen here in an artist's illustration, will test out new technology to for deep-space navigation.

Atomic Clocks Explained: NASA Set To Launch a Deep Space Timekeeper Monday

By Kasandra Brabaw

NASA is set to launch an incredible new atomic clock into orbit on a Falcon Heavy tomorrow (June 24) in a technology demonstration mission that could transform the way humans explore space.

Apollo 11 astronauts Michael Collins, Buzz Aldrin and Neil Armstrong travel to the Saturn V rocket, ready to lift off and head for the moon.

Take One Giant Leap to the Moon with New Augmented Reality Apps

By Elizabeth Howell

If you weren't born when the first crewed moon-landing mission launched — or you want to relive the experience — USA Today's two augmented reality apps will take you step by step through history.

The constellation Draco is particularly bright this week.

See Draco the Dragon in the Night Sky This Week

By Joe Rao

Draco the Dragon is well worth spotting this week, as it is particularly bright in the northern sky, winding around the Little Dipper.

This image from a NOAA GOES weather satellite shows a refinery explosion in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (circled) on June 21, 2019.

Philadelphia Refinery Explosion Shoots Fireball Visible from Space

By Stephanie Pappas

A massive refinery explosion in Philadelphia was so hot and expansive that it was visible on weather satellites, according to the National Weather Service.

This map of the solar system shows the precise orbital patterns of 18,000 celestial objects, thanks to data from NASA and other public archives.

Gorgeous 'Atlas of Space' Smashes the Textbook View of the Solar System

By Brandon Specktor

Biologist Eleanor Lutz's new map of the solar system shows the precise orbital paths of more than 18,000 near celestial objects.

This wide-angled view from July 11, 2010, shows a total eclipse over Patagonia, 50 miles (80 kilometers) east of El Calafate in Argentina's Santa Cruz province. Photographer Daniel Fischer took this shot looking toward the Andes Mountains.

Total Solar Eclipse 2019: Video Streams and Webcasts to Watch Live

By Doris Elin Salazar

If you aren't lucky enough to view this summer's total solar eclipse in person, check out any one of these live webcasts streaming the amazing sight.

A simulated view of the total solar eclipse of July 2, 2019, as seen from the La Silla Observatory.

Total Solar Eclipse 2019: A Complete Guide

By SPACE.com Staff

Get ready for the Great South American Eclipse on July 2!

Wargo Crater, an impact crater on the northwest edge of Joule T crater on the side of the Moon is named for NASA's former chief exploration scientist Michael Wargo. Wargo made many contributions to exploration science in his 20-year career with NASA.

Space Photos: The Most Amazing Images This Week!

By Doris Elin Salazar

Here are our picks for the most amazing space photos of the week.

How Martian Microbes Could Survive in the Salty Puddles of the Red Planet

By Charles Q. Choi

The Red Planet may be more habitable than previously thought.

A composite image of the atmosphere and rings of Uranus seen in thermal emission.

A Mysterious Glow Warms Rings of Uranus

By Elizabeth Howell

Some sort of a heat wave has warmed the rings of Uranus, even though the planet orbits far away from the sun.

Sam Rockwell played Sam Bell in the 2009 film "Moon."

Sci-Fi Classic 'Moon' Available on 4K Ultra HD for Apollo 11 Anniversary

By Scott Snowden

As part of a double anniversary celebration, the modern sci-fi classic "Moon" will be available for the first time on 4K Ultra-HD Blu-ray.

"Apollo 11," directed by Todd Douglas Miller.

'Apollo 11' Documentary Lands on CNN, in Museums, on Space Station

By Robert Z. Pearlman

"Apollo 11" is launching onto the small screen, the giant screen and the only screen in outer space.

Artist's concept of LightSail 2 above Earth.

Bill Nye and Planetary Society Set to Ride a Sunbeam with LightSail 2 Solar Sail

By Doris Elin Salazar

This Monday (June 24), the nonprofit organization The Planetary Society will launch LightSail 2, the first spacecraft propelled solely by sunlight.

Countless stars fill the cosmic void around the irregular galaxy IC 10 in this deep-space image from the Hubble Space Telescope. Located 2.2 million light-years from Earth in the constellation Cassiopeia, IC 10 is the closest known starburst galaxy, or a galaxy that is undergoing rampant formation of new stars. It is a member of the Local Group, a collection of more than 50 galaxies that includes the Milky Way. This image won 10th place in the Hubble Hidden Treasures competition, which called on the public to help sift through Hubble's enormous collection of images to find the most beautiful ones that did not receive the fanfare they deserved.

Pictures from Space! Our Image of the Day

By Hanneke Weitering

Countless stars fill the cosmic void around the irregular galaxy IC 10 in this deep-space image from the Hubble Space Telescope.

The Earth as seen from space during a solstice on June 21, 2011.

Hello, Summer 2019! Today's Solstice Marks Season's Beginning

By Joe Rao

Summer is about to officially begin here in the Northern Hemisphere, marking the shortest nights and the longest days.

The German X-ray telescope called eROSITA, as seen before it was packed onto a Russian Proton rocket for launch on June 21, 2019.

X-Ray Telescope Designed for Dark Energy Search Ready to Launch

By Elizabeth Howell

A German telescope is ready to search for dark energy and other strange things in the universe.

From aboard the International Space Station, Alexander Gerst uses a special super- wide-angle lens to capture an image of the enormous Hurricane Florence barreling toward the East Coast. He posted this image to Twitter on Sept. 12, 2018.

NOAA Hurricane-Tracking Satellites to Launch on SpaceX Falcon Heavy Next Week

By Meghan Bartels

This year's Atlantic hurricane season has been quiet to date, but meteorologists always know that could change. Soon they'll have a new tool for improving forecasts of how these storms will behave.

A graphic of the spacecraft's course to intercept the comet as it enters the inner solar system.

A Triple-Threat 'Comet Interceptor' Could Explore an Undiscovered Space Object

By Passant Rabie

ESA plans to intercept a comet entering our solar system

Ariane 5 Rocket Lofts 2 Satellites into Orbit in Gorgeous Sunset Launch

By Passant Rabie

An Ariane 5 rocket successfully launched two new communications satellites into orbit Thursday (June 20) after a gorgeous sunset liftoff from the Guiana Space Center in Kourou, French Guiana.

In Photos: Ariane 5 Rocket Launches DirecTV 16 and Eutelsat 7C Satellites

By Hanneke Weitering

An Ariane 5 rocket successfully launched two new communications satellites, DirecTV 16 and Eutelsat 7C, into orbit on June 20, 2019. See photos of the mission here!