The three-module Chinese space station hosts many scientific experiments.| Space
Astronomers previously thought that this rock might smack into our planet in 2028.| Space
Every day, Earth is bombarded with hundreds of tons of small objects.| Space
Material harvested from asteroids could be used to sustain astronauts during long-duration space missions.| Space
Asteroid 2024 PT5 didn't stick around for Thanksgiving, but don't be sad. It will be back... but will it ever be a second moon again?| Space
"We are still at 97.7% chance of a miss from this asteroid."| Space
The Catalina Sky Survey, based at the University of Arizona, will receive a new $4.1 million grant from NASA to expand its search for potentially dangerous asteroids.| Space
The "Star Wars" rebels may have destroyed the Death Star, but the sinister satellite still managed to destroy the rebel base — and the moon of Endor — in the end.| Space
"There's one we haven't found — a planet just like ours. At least, not yet."| Space
The 'equinox eclipse' will bring up to 86% coverage across New Zealand, Antarctica and parts of the South Pacific.| Space
"Capturing another satellite like this in an Earth-observation image is extremely rare."| Space
The Progress spacecraft will arrive at the space station on Sept. 13.| Space
The summer solstice marks the longest day of the year and is celebrated around the world.| Space
"The profile of the occultation was most consistent with it being a new satellite — a new moon — going around Quaoar."| Space
"I think humans will still go to space and explore Mars and beyond, but we will be in interesting company."| Space
"The country that lands on the moon first will shape the rules of engagement in space for decades to come."| Space
The interstellar visitor appears to have a lot in common with its solar system brethren.| Space
Get the latest space exploration, innovation and astronomy news. Space.com celebrates humanity's ongoing expansion across the final frontier.| Space
A California startup is readying its prototype orbital mirror for a 2025 launch.| Space
The Perseids put on one of the best sky shows of the year.| Space
Despite making up most of the matter in the universe, dark matter doesn't interact with light. So how do astronomers know it is there?| Space
Scientists used a fossil relic left over from the Big Bang to perform the earliest detection of dark matter ever.| Space
The Sega Toys Homestar Classic is one of the best star projectors on the market, and has been for a while. See how it fares in my hands-on review.| Space
I've tested and reviewed several star projectors and the Hommkiety Galaxy Projector has left me stunned by how good it is, especially for its price.| Space
Here's my review of the Juzihao star projector, a projector that has a lot going for it, even if its projections don't have the widest reach.| Space
Here are our picks of the best star projectors for kids — we've tested and reviewed the very best the market has to offer.| Space
I rate these as the best star projectors on the market as there's something to suit all needs and budgets out there.| Space
A sturdy scientific tool for kids, we put the Smithsonian Planetarium Projector to the test in our in-depth review.| Space
The ringed planet meets the moon for a striking skywatching event you won’t want to miss.| Space
Lunar eclipses are a popular event for skywatchers worldwide.| Space
The full moon rises on Aug. 9; here are the best times to view the Sturgeon Moon.| Space
"For our manned space missions, we must ensure that astronauts land on the lunar surface very comfortably and smoothly."| Space
Telluric lines, once an astronomer's bane, have a new purpose.| Space
Space hurricanes can shake Earth's magnetic field and scramble satellites without a solar storm in sight.| Space
The decision will make it harder for the general public to access critical climate data.| Space
Directed by Cristina Costantini, 'SALLY' not only celebrates the late astronaut also but reveals a side to her she felt she had to keep secret for 27 years.| Space
Odysseus' epic moon quest is underway.| Space
Odysseus is the first private spacecraft ever to land softly on Earth's nearest neighbor.| Space
The private Nova-C lander, named Odysseus, is carrying a bunch of NASA and commercial science payloads.| Space
"However, both the Intuitive Machines and EagleCam teams still plan to deploy EagleCam and capture images of the lander on the lunar surface as the mission continues."| Space
Winning a NASA contract to send scientific experiments to the moon, Intuitive Machines represent an exciting new future for lunar exploration.| Space
An overview of the history and accomplishments of NASA's Apollo missions.| Space
The Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter will continue to study the moon in the Artemis age.| Space
We have rounded up all the best savings on the top binoculars you need for watching the night sky.| Space
"This is a major step toward understanding how galaxies like our Milky Way came to be."| Space
Don't worry. Asteroid 2024 YR4 now has a 99.72% chance of missing Earth in 2032.| Space
Answering the question "how far is the moon from Earth?", can change depending on when you ask it.| Space
"Most people just dismiss partial eclipses. But I wanted to go to this partial eclipse to try to get the corona — and I did it! This has opened the door to new dreams and challenges."| Space
The Big Dipper is an asterism in the constellation Ursa Major. The familiar group of stars serves as a pointer to other locations in the sky.| Space
Variable stars change brightness. There are many types, including Cepheid Variables, Pulsating and Cataclysmic Variable Stars.| Space
Ten of the alien worlds that represent our best hope for alien life beyond the solar system, according to the University of Puerto Rico at Arecibo.| Space
Nearly 2,000 planets have been found beyond our solar system, and some of them are quite strange. Space.com has images of the strangest alien planets discovered so far.| Space
The ripples suggest that the lake was free of ice at one point.| Space
How are stars named? And what happens when they die? These star facts explain the science of the night sky.| Space.com
Here we explore what the theory of general relativity is and how it affects space-time.| Space.com
The first truly Earth-like alien planet is likely to be spotted next year, an epic discovery that would cause humanity to reassess its place in the universe.| Space.com
The evolution and content of our ballooning universe| Space.com
These 'cosmic lighthouses' can spin as fast as 700 rotations per second.| Space.com
Neutron stars are one of the most extreme and exotic objects in the known universe.| Space.com
Astronomy was born out of humankind's ancient fascination with the star-studded sky.| Space.com
Beyond the limits of light: exploring the speed of light and the boundaries of faster-than-light travel| Space.com
Black holes are some of the most fascinating objects in the universe.| Space.com
Asteroids come in a variety of shapes and sizes and teach us about the formation of the solar system.| Space.com
Axiom hopes to dock its first module to the ISS by 2026.| Space.com
The find, the second candidate for an exomoon, may be the next big thing in astronomy.| Space.com
The cold and mysterious Oort cloud at the edge of our solar system may be hiding a rogue exoplanet, new research suggests.| Space.com
NASA's forthcoming Nancy Grace Roman Telescope will hunt for "cosmic orphans," starless planets that might even outnumber their orbiting counterparts in our galaxy.| Space.com
The Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) is a NASA mission that looks for planets orbiting the brightest stars in Earth's sky.| Space.com
Here are 10 exoplanets regarded as the most Earth-like alien worlds discovered to date.| Space.com
Scientists have discovered more than 4,000 alien planets to date. Here's a brief rundown of the main techniques they use to find these far-flung worlds.| Space.com
Thousands of exoplanets have been discovered since the 1990s, including "hot Jupiters," "super-Earths" and other types of alien worlds.| Space.com
SpaceX and Super Heavy are tasked with landing astronauts on the moon and flying paying customers around it.| Space.com
It was the second explosive moment for the biggest rocket ever built, but SpaceX hailed it as a success.| Space.com
A fully stacked Starship left the ground today (April 20) for the first time ever — and it came to an explosive end high in the Texas sky.| Space.com
NASA plans to land humans on the moon in 2026, for the first time in more than 50 years.| Space.com
Chuck Yeager was an American test pilot who was the first person to break the sound barrier — the point where a speeding object (such as an airplane) passes the speed of sound.| Space.com
Why the electromagnetic spectrum is so interesting and useful for scientists and everyday life.| Space.com
Cassini is the first extended mission at Saturn. Its landing probe, Huygens, successfully touched the moon Titan's surface in 2005.| Space.com
Not only is this melting process "unavoidable," but its rate is also increasing.| Space.com
SpinLaunch plans to loft small satellites into low Earth orbit by 2026.| Space.com
Astronomers define a planet as an object that orbits the sun (but not another object), is round (or nearly so) and has cleared the area around its orbit.| Space.com
SpaceX is the maker of Starship and a private space company known for its International Space Station missions.| Space.com
Why is Polaris called the North Star and how is it used?| Space.com
Facts about NASA's Artemis program, which aims to send astronauts back to the moon and one step closer to Mars.| Space.com
Artemis 2 will be the first mission to carry humans to the moon's vicinity since 1972.| Space.com
See what moon phase it is tonight and find out when you can see the rest of the moon phases for 2024.| Space.com
The early-17th-century astronomer Johannes Kepler defined the basic rules governing planetary motion.| Space.com
The moon has fascinated humans for millennia.| Space.com
The launch the world's first satellite was the birth of the Space Age. Sputnik 1 and Sputnik 2 sent a shockwave through the American public.| Space.com
The cosmic microwave background can help scientists piece together the history of the universe.| Space
Find out what's up in your night sky during August 2025 and how to see it in this Space.com stargazing guide.| Space
We are living in a golden age of Milky Way research and exploration.| Space
Mars is one of the most explored bodies in our solar system, here's why.| Space
NASA explores the solar system, interstellar space and deep space.| Space
Earth is the only planet known to support life. Learn about what Earth is made of and where it came from.| Space
Three teams led by Blue Origin, Nanoracks and Northrop Grumman will split $415 million.| Space
Something is throwing icy bodies past Neptune, and scientists have an interesting idea about what it might be.| Space
Are Starlink satellites a grand innovation or an astronomical menace?| Space
But the history-making spacecraft still seems to be in good shape, and its mission continues.| Space
The Pleiades is a bright star cluster and a popular skywatching target.| Space