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NASA's Saturn I rocket launches on the SA-4 test flight from the Kennedy Space Center's Launch Complex 34 in Cape Canaveral, Florida on March 28, 1963.

On This Day in Space: March 28, 1963: Last test flight of NASA's Saturn 1 rocket booster

By Hanneke Weitering

On March 28, 1963, NASA launched the first stage booster of its new Saturn 1 rocket on a fourth and final test flight. See how it happened in our On This Day in Space video series!

NASA's Curiosity Mars rover took this selfie on Feb. 26, 2020. The crumbling rock layer at the top of the image is the Greenheugh Pediment, which Curiosity crested on March 6.

Space photos: The most amazing images this week!

By Doris Elin Urrutia

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

Artist's illustration of the SpaceX Dragon XL as it is deployed from the Falcon Heavy's second stage in high Earth orbit on its way to the Gateway in lunar orbit.

NASA picks SpaceX to fly cargo to moon-orbiting Gateway space station

By Mike Wall

SpaceX cargo craft will soon reach much farther out into the final frontier, if all goes according to plan.

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket launches the AEHF-6 satellite for the U.S. Space Force on March 26, 2020.

Here's why the Space Force just launched a rocket as the world fights the coronavirus pandemic

By Mike Wall

Launches are rare these days.

NASA astronaut Andrew Morgan on the International Space Station shared this stunning image of Earth from space along with an inspirational message for a world gripped by the coronavirus pandemic.

Astronauts in space are beaming positivity to the people of Earth. (Amazing photos, too.)

By Chelsea Gohd

Astronauts at the International Space Station are sharing positivity and stunning images of our home planet from their temporary home in orbit.

China’s Chang’e 4 lander and Yutu 2 rover, photographed by each other.

Are China's moon missions a threat to the US? Space experts don't think so

By Elizabeth Howell

U.S. fears that China could set up a moon base for spying do not line up with the country's statements about its space program, according to security experts.

Elon Musk posted this photo of SpaceX's recently stacked Starship prototype, the SN3, on March 26, 2020.

SpaceX stacks third Starship prototype ahead of testing (photos)

By Mike Wall

The SN3 could take to the skies soon.

The Orion spacecraft, secured atop a transporter in its shipping container, is carried to the Neil Armstrong Operations and Checkout Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on March 25, 2020. The spacecraft was transported to Kennedy in NASA’s Super Guppy aircraft from the agency’s Plum Brook Station in Ohio.

NASA's Orion crew capsule arrives in Florida to prep for test flight around moon (photo)

By Mike Wall

A NASA Orion crew capsule has made it to its Florida launch site ahead of a landmark 2021 mission around the moon.

The three-member Expedition 62 crew — Oleg Skripochka, Jessica Meir and Andrew Morgan — pose together wearing their mission patch t-shirts at the International Space Station, on Feb. 7, 2020.

In Photos: The Expedition 62 mission to the International Space Station

By Christine Lunsford

See photos of and by the crew of the Expedition 62 mission to the International Space Station.

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket carrying the AEHF-6 military communications satellite launches from Florida's Cape Canaveral Air Force Station on March 26, 2020.

US launches advanced satellite in 1st Space Force national security mission

By Amy Thompson

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket took to the skies Thursday afternoon (March 26), delivering a highly advanced communications satellite to orbit for the U.S. Space Force.

The National Air and Space Museum, working with the Smithsonian Transcription Center, is seeking the public's help to expand access to the extensive, handwritten astronaut training notes by Sally Ride, the first American woman to fly into space.

Smithsonian seeks public's help with Sally Ride's astronaut training notes

By Robert Z. Pearlman

Do you have the "Right Stuff" like Ride?

The U.S. Space Force emblem as seen on the payload fairing of a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket during launch operations for the AEHF-6 military communications satellite in March 2020.

Not enough Americans understand the need for Space Force, a top commander says

By JoAnna Wendel

Space Force vice commander Lt. Gen. David Thompson urges Americans to better understand the need to be prepared for military actions in space.

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket topped with the AEHF-6 military communications satellite stands at the launch pad ahead of a planned March 26, 2020 liftoff.

The first US Space Force national security mission will launch today. Here's how to watch live

By Mike Wall

The sixth and final Advanced Extremely High Frequency satellite, AEHF-6, will launch Thursday afternoon (March 26), and you can watch the liftoff live.

ESA astronauts will speak with the public during a live event today.

How #SpaceConnectsUs: European astronauts & more to share support amid coronavirus in live event

By Chelsea Gohd

The astronauts will join celebrities and special guests for #SpaceConnectsUs.

There's a lot going in space in 2019. Check out our up-to-date space launch schedule and calendar here!

Space calendar 2020: Rocket launches, sky events, missions & more!

By Hanneke Weitering

Here's a guide to all the rocket launches and astronomical events in 2020, as well as milestones for space missions, anniversaries and conferences.

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket topped with the AEHF-6 military communications satellite stands at the launch pad ahead of a planned March 26, 2020 liftoff.

Webcast replay: Atlas V rocket launches advanced military satellite for US Space Force

By Space.com Staff

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket will launch the new AEHF-6 military communications satellite for the U.S. Space Force. Watch the launch at 2:57 p.m. EDT (1857 GMT)!

The SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft for the Demo-2 mission made it to Florida’s Space Coast on Feb. 13, 2020.

SpaceX encounters problem just before Crew Dragon parachute test

By Mike Wall

SpaceX just experienced a hiccup in the leadup to its first crewed flight.

The Coliseum in Rome is completely deserted in this satellite image from March 18, 2020.

Coronavirus pandemic's global impact seen from space in chilling satellite images

By Hanneke Weitering

The global response to the novel coronavirus pandemic is so intense that it's visible from space.

Following two positive coronavirus cases at the company's HQ in California, SpaceX is starting to take action.

SpaceX's next launch delayed by coronavirus, cases found at HQ: Reports

By Chelsea Gohd

SpaceX's next launch has been postponed by international travel restrictions imposed because of the growing coronavirus pandemic.

Artist's illustration of SpaceX's Starship on the moon.

Welders wanted: SpaceX is hiring to ramp up production of stainless steel Starship

By Mike Wall

SpaceX wants to get Starship up and running soon.