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Alien life could survive deadly stellar radiation, Earth's desert lichen reveal
A walk in the desert and a curious discovery could have revealed that the secrets of alien life grow in the harshest conditions on Earth in the form of lichen.
Axiom-4 astronauts on SpaceX Crew Dragon welcomed aboard International Space Station (video)
After more than 24 hours on orbit, the the private astronaut crew of Axiom-4 has caught up to the International Space Station, docked and been welcomed aboard for their two-week mission.
Rubin Observatory takes its 1st look at the night skies | Space photo of the day for June 26, 2025
The telescope, working with the world's largest digital camera, scans the night sky in search of dark matter.
On this day in space! June 26, 1954: NACA Research Station Moves to new base
The National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics moved its headquarters to California
Cosmic images from the world's largest digital camera are so big they require a 'data butler'
The amount of data generated by the Rubin Observatory is going to blow all previous cosmic datasets out of the water, but handling that much information poses a severe challenge.
Rocket launch today: Is there a rocket launch and what time?
Follow Space.com's rocket launch blog for the latest on when the next rocket launch will be and how to follow it live.
NASA's been pulling out of major astronomy meetings — and scientists are feeling the effects
"We are given rules by our own institutions about what we can and cannot say."
Night sky for tonight: Visible planets, stars and more in this evening's sky
Find out what you can see in the night sky for tonight, from planets and stars to dazzling meteor showers.
