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Astronomy isn’t just about distant stars; it’s also about the human effort here on Earth that makes it possible to extend our vision out into the cosmos.

Find out what's going on at the International Space Station.

Find out what you can see in the night sky for tonight, from planets and stars to dazzling meteor showers.

The next solar eclipse will be on Sept. 21, 2025.

"Without satellite-enabled communication and precise location identification, this rescue could have stretched from hours into days."

A hidden magnetic island inside a coronal hole unleashed a surprise G3 storm, sparking dazzling displays across the US.

Northrop Grumman's new "Cygnus XL" cargo ship won't arrive at the ISS on Wednesday morning (Sept. 17) as planned after suffering a thruster issue in orbit.

NASA is working on finding landing sites for future moon astronauts. Part of the work includes thinking about how to prepare for eventual Mars missions with astronauts.

"The speed at which this doomed stellar system is lurching wildly, likely due to the extreme brightness, is a frantic sign of its imminent, violent end."

A new emulator is tackling the near-impossible task of mapping the universe's large-scale structure without sacrificing intricate details.