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Space pictures! See our space image of the day
By Space.com Staff last updated
Space.com's image of the day rounds up the most awe-inspiring space photos right here, with a new image everyday.
On This Day in Space: April 23, 1962: Ranger 4 launches on failed moon mission
By Hanneke Weitering last updated
On April 23, 1962, NASA launched the Ranger 4 mission to the moon. After the first three Ranger missions failed, NASA was really happy with the successful launch of Ranger 4. But the fun didn't last long.
Watch 4 solar flares erupt from the sun at nearly the same time in extremely rare event (video)
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
The quadruple eruption was captured by NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory.
Slovenia signs NASA's Artemis Accords for cooperative space exploration
By Samantha Mathewson published
Slovenia signed NASA's Artemis Accords on April 19, becoming the 39th country to affirm their cooperation in future space endeavors to the moon and beyond.
Solar eclipse 2024: Live updates
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
Stay up-to-date with the latest news on the upcoming solar eclipses, including the annular solar eclipse on Oct. 2, 2024.
ESA graduates the 'Hoppers': Europeans, Australian pass astronaut basic training
By Robert Z. Pearlman published
The "Hoppers" — five European astronauts and the first astronaut from the Australian Space Agency — are now ready to "hop" into their first flight assignments, having completed basic training.
14 of the best total solar eclipse 2024 photos from our readers
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
Here we look at the best photo of the total solar eclipse sent to us by our readers. From diamond rings to exquisite close-ups, we have it all and more!
Watch the Full Pink Moon 2024 bloom in the night sky tonight
By Brett Tingley published
The Full Pink Moon of April 2024 steals the show tonight as it crosses the nighttime sky from dusk until dawn.
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