
Mysterious smoldering wreckage in Australian Outback is likely part of a Chinese rocket
A piece of smoldering wreckage found in Western Australia is likely part of a Chinese rocket that crashed to Earth on Saturday (Oct. 18), experts say.
By Tantse Walter last updated
Buying Guide Here are the best star projectors to enjoy a night-sky experience from the comfort of your couch. The prices are often reduced on special occasions, such as Amazon Prime Day, so keep your eyes open.
By Hanneke Weitering last updated
On Oct. 20, 1970, the Soviet Union launched the Zond 8 spacecraft on a mission to the moon.
By Mike Wall last updated
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket set a new reuse record today (Oct. 19) on a Starlink satellite launch, flying for the 31st time.
By Robert Z. Pearlman published
Science and maintenance work continue on the International Space Station, but updates are still halted due to the U.S. government shutdown. A JAXA astronaut's social media posts are the exception.
By Tariq Malik, Josh Dinner last updated
NASA's Artemis 2 mission is returning astronauts to the moon for the first time since 1972. See live mission updates here.
By Mike Wall published
The U.S. Air Force has approved SpaceX's proposal to launch up to 100 rockets per year from Vandenberg Space Force Bas, which sits on California's rugged, beautiful and often cloudy central coast.
By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry published
NASA's Hubble Space Telescope captures the glittering spiral galaxy NGC 6951, where a central bar fuels a spectacular ring of newborn stars.
By Tariq Malik, Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
Reference See what moon phase it is tonight and find out when you can see the rest of the moon phases for 2025.
By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry published
This quiz will test your knowledge of 'Star Trek' ships, species, episodes, and the ideals that explore the final frontier.
By Samantha Mathewson published
The cosmos is getting its own red carpet. The inaugural Global Space Awards will launch later this year with world-renowned physicist and science communicator Brian Greene set as the host.
The latest aurora forecast for tonight help you make sure you're in the right place at the right time to see the northern lights.
Follow Space.com's rocket launch blog for the latest on when the next rocket launch will be and how to follow it live.
Find out what you can see in the night sky for tonight, from planets and stars to dazzling meteor showers.
Witness live views of Earth from the International Space Station as it orbits the planet. Space streaming company Sen is broadcasting 24/7 from the ISS in beautiful 4K HD.
NASA astronaut Sally Ride became the first American woman in space aboard the space shuttle Challenger.
See what moon phase it is tonight and find out when you can see the rest of the moon phases for 2025.
Keep up with all the rocket launches, astronomical events and mission milestones for 2025 with our space calendar.
By Keith Cooper published
What about those previously studied plumes of methane and meteorites potentially stuffed with the fossils of Martian microbes?
By Stefanie Waldek published
A new study suggests that, without plate tectonics and the right balance of carbon dioxide and oxygen, advanced alien civilizations may be exceedingly rare.
By Sharmila Kuthunur published
Fresh analysis of Perseverance rover data reveals Jezero Crater experienced repeated episodes of water activity, strengthening the case for habitability and raising the stakes for Mars Sample Return.
By Chris McMullen last updated
These are the best star projectors under $100, so you can get genuine quality without spending a fortune ahead of Black Friday 2025.
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