Hubble Telescope spies 'wake' of supergiant Beutelgeuse's hidden companion star
Using new observations from the Hubble Space Telescope and observatories on Earth, scientists have confirmed the existence of Betelgeuse's elusive companion star, named Siwarha.
NASA's Curiosity rover sends stunning new panorama from high on Mars' Mount Sharp
NASA's Curiosity rover has sent back a striking new "postcard" from high on the slopes of Mount Sharp, offering a dramatic look at the rugged Martian landscape it's been exploring for more than a decade.
Hubble telescope discovers a new type of cosmic object and astronomers are on 'Cloud 9'
"This is a tale of a failed galaxy."
Congress rejects President Trump's deep NASA budget cuts, proposes $24.4 billion for the agency
Congress plans to allocate $24.4 billion to NASA for fiscal year 2026, nearly $6 billion more than President Trump had proposed.
Women who rewrote the stars: Test your knowledge of female astronomers
From ancient stargazers to modern-day space scientists, women have shaped our understanding of the cosmos. This crossword celebrates their brilliance, resilience, and astronomical achievements.
Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS isn't an alien spacecraft, astronomers confirm. 'In the end, there were no surprises.'
Bad news for those hoping interstellar invader 3I/ATLAS is an alien spacecraft as technosignature search turns up empty.
China's next moonshot: Chang'e 7 could search the lunar south pole for water this year
China's ice-hunting Chang'e 7 mission is scheduled to launch to the moon later this year, helping set the stage for a lunar base that the country aims to build in the 2030s.
Trump administration censures former NASA astronaut Mark Kelly over 'illegal orders' video
The Department of Defense is taking administrative action against former NASA astronaut and current U.S. Senator Mark Kelly over remarks he made in a 90-second video in November.
11 upcoming space and sci-fi games to be excited for in 2026
We'll be battling aliens, surviving cosmic horrors, and conquering the stars in 2026 with these upcoming space and sci-fi games.
'It would be a fundamental breakthrough': Mysterious dark matter may interact with cosmic 'ghost particles'
"If this interaction between dark matter and neutrinos is confirmed, it would be a fundamental breakthrough."
Catch the moon dancing with bright star Regulus tonight
Regulus is the brightest star in the zodiacal constellation Leo.
https://www.space.com/stargazing/catch-the-moon-dancing-with-bright-star-regulus-jan-5-6-2026
Carina Nebula shines with white-blue stars | Space photo of the day for Jan. 5, 2026
The Westerlund 2 star cluster is home to some of the Milky Way's brightest stars.
Moon rush: These private spacecraft will attempt lunar landings in 2026
Lunar landers from Blue Origin, Firefly Aerospace, Intuitive Machines and Astrobotic are gearing up for moon landing attempts in 2026 as the commercial exploration of deep space expands.
SpaceX launches 1st Starlink satellites of 2026 on new Falcon 9 rocket
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying 29 Starlink satellites launched from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026.
https://www.space.com/space-exploration/launches-spacecraft/spacex-starlink-6-88-b1101-ccsfs-jrti
The next frontier in space is closer than you think – welcome to the world of very low Earth orbit satellites
But as more and more satellites are launched into LEO...the region's getting a bit crowded.
Live long and loiter: Why NASA's ESCAPADE probes will wait a year in space before heading to Mars
NASA's ESCAPADE Mars probes embarked on a 'loiter' trajectory after launch, and scientists say that extra time in space could have some consequences for the twin spacecraft.
2026 begins a golden age of solar eclipses: How to see 3 total solar eclipses and 3 'ring of fire' eclipses in 3 years
Earth is about to see three total solar eclipses in just under two years, with each successive path of totality moving west to east across the globe. Here's everything you need to know to plan an exquisite triple-header.
Space.com headlines crossword quiz for week of Dec. 29, 2025: Which meteor shower peaks in early January?
Test your space smarts with our weekly crossword challenge, crafted from Space.com's biggest headlines.
2025's extreme weather had the jet stream's fingerprints all over it, from flash floods to hurricanes
First, instead of moving storms quickly eastward, the sluggish jet stream stalled storm systems in place, causing prolonged downpours and flash flooding.
Can scientists detect life without knowing what it looks like? Research using machine learning offers a new way
If nonliving materials can produce rich, organized mixtures of organic molecules, then the traditional signs we use to recognize biology may no longer be enough.
Are we already witnessing space warfare in action? 'This is not just posturing'
"The Russians and the Chinese are demonstrating more sophisticated orbital maneuvering abilities. There's no denying that,"
Solar wind tears a chunk from Comet Lemmon's tail in incredible new astrophotography images
See how the solar wind shredded Comet Lemmon's tail in an extraordinary view from Earth
A tiny Apollo 17 moon rock is unlocking a secret lunar history
A moon rock brought back over 50 years ago by the Apollo 17 mission has been connected with the birth of the Sea of Serenity — if true, it means the lunar mare formed hundreds of millions of years earlier than thought.
https://www.space.com/astronomy/moon/a-tiny-apollo-17-moon-rock-is-unlocking-a-secret-lunar-history
NASA satellites track Pacific tsunami in real time after massive Russian earthquake
A massive earthquake off Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula in late July triggered a tsunami that rippled across the Pacific — and NASA’s experimental detection system tracked the event in real time by monitoring the atmosphere above.
'If it's possible, it must be done': Rocket Lab CEO Peter Beck has his eyes on missions to Mars and Venus
Space company Rocket Lab wants to bring NASA's Perseverance rover samples back from Mars.
Astronaut Chris Hadfield explores murder in space in new Cold War space thriller 'Final Orbit' (exclusive)
Hadfield's 'Kaz' Zemeckis returns for this third entry in the bestselling author's 'The Apollo Murders' series
Blue Origin launching 35th New Shepard flight today after long delay: Watch it live
Blue Origin plans to launch its 35th New Shepard suborbital mission this morning (Sept. 18) after a nearly four-week delay, and you can watch the uncrewed effort live.
'I have you now!': Darth Vader's lightsaber from 'Star Wars' sells for $3.6 million at auction
The winning bid for this screen-used prop made 'Star Wars' history last week... let's just hope the seller doesn't alter the deal.
Watch voice cast of Disney's 'Elio' learn about Voyager probe's Golden Record in charming new bonus clip (video)
Disney/Pixar's interstellar odyssey landed on 4K UHD, Blu-ray, and DVD for all Earthlings!
Comet C/2025 A6 (Lemmon) is approaching Earth — will it become visible to the naked eye?
The comet will come closest to Earth on Oct. 20. There's hope that it may become bright enough to glimpse with the naked eye.
1st known interstellar visitor 'Oumuamua is an 'exo-Pluto' — a completely new class of object, scientists say
"'Oumuamua is in a different category of object. It's much harder to find, but there are a lot more of them."
Don’t get burned! The ultimate sun quiz
This quiz is a deep dive into the physics, history, and mysteries of our nearest star.
https://www.space.com/astronomy/sun/dont-get-burned-the-ultimate-sun-quiz
Radical new Big Bang theory says gravitational waves created galaxies, stars and planets
A new Big Bang model does away with speculative elements, putting gravitational waves at the forefront of the creation of galaxies, stars, and planets.
Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS will fly by Mars 1 month from now — and Europe's Red Planet orbiters will be ready
The interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS will zoom past Mars in October 2025, and ESA's Mars orbiters will attempt to image and analyze the object during the encounter.
Don't miss Venus line up with Jupiter and Mercury before sunrise on Sept. 1
Jupiter, Venus and Mercury move into line formation predawn on Sept. 1
https://www.space.com/stargazing/dont-miss-venus-line-up-with-jupiter-mercury-predawn-on-sept-1-2025
NASA puts asteroid Bennu under the microscope | Space photo of the day for Aug. 29, 2025
The near-Earth asteroid's microscopic surface tells a detailed story.
Climate models reveal how human activity may be locking the American Southwest into permanent drought
A new wave of climate research is sounding a stark warning: Human activity may be driving drought more intensely — and more directly — than previously understood.
Watch Blue Origin launch its 200th payload on 35th New Shepard spaceflight Aug. 23
Blue Origin is flying more than 40 science payloads on board its 35th New Shepard suborbital spaceflight, scheduled to launch on Saturday (Aug. 23) from West Texas.
Walmart is offering $383 off the Canon EOS R8 and includes a wide-angle RF lens — perfect for capturing the galactic core of the Milky Way
The Canon EOS R8 is now $383 off and comes with a wide-angle zoom lens. Now is a good time to buy, too, with the galactic core of the Milky Way still visible — but not for too much longer!
'Fallout' Season 2 teaser sets release date and introduces New Vegas, but did it spoil too much? (video)
It's back to the Wasteland for more nuked nightmares when Prime Video's hit sci-fi series returns in December.
Astronomers trace massive cosmic explosion back 12 billion years. 'This is the most distant event where we can directly see light escaping from around stars'
Astronomers used the Einstein Probe to track a powerful blast of X-rays back to its source in the early universe.
Reining in the sun: Venus, Earth and Jupiter may work together to reduce the risk of extreme solar storms
Tidal forces from Earth, Venus and Jupiter may help keep the sun calm, reducing the risk of powerful solar storms that threaten Earth, a new study suggests.
Watch SpaceX launch US Space Force's classified X-37B space plane today
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will liftoff Thursday, Aug. 21, with the Boeing-built X-37B space plane for the U.S. Space Force. The mostly classified mission will study experimental technology in orbit.
Astronauts get stuffy noses in space because of microgravity, scientists find
Scientists are calling attention to an extremely common health problem that's been making astronauts uncomfortable: sinus issues.
'NASA is science': How real space exploration inspired Moleskine's new NASA-themed notebook collection (interview)
We chatted to Moleskine President Ward Simmons about their new NASA-inspired notebook collection.
SpaceX completes investigation into recent Starship failures, clears the way for Flight 10
The FAA has closed its investigation into SpaceX's Starship failure this spring and given the green light for Starship Flight Test 10 to proceed this weekend.
Scientists may have found a powerful new space object: 'It doesn't fit comfortably into any known category'
Nicknamed 'Punctum,' this puzzling phenomenon is highly energetic, but is only seen in millimeter-wavelength light and cannot be explained by any known object.
Planetarium celebrates 1st images from Vera Rubin Observatory | Space photo of the day for Aug. 7, 2025
The Prague Planetarium hosted a first-watch party to unveil the first images captured by the Vera Rubin Observatory
'The threat has evolved': Humanity faces the ultimate apex aliens in stunning new 'Invasion' season 3 trailer (video)
Apple TV+'s absorbing sci-fi series intensifies as our heroes enter the alien mothership starting Aug. 22.
Sharp-eyed US-Indian satellite set to launch July 30 to monitor Earth's surface, warn of natural disasters
NISAR, a joint mission of NASA and ISRO set to launch on July 30, will be able to see shifts in the landscape smaller than a centimeter to give warning of potential natural disasters.
Best telescopes for astrophotography in 2025
These are the best telescopes for professional astrophotography and will allow you to capture high-definition images of planets, nebulas and galaxies.
https://www.space.com/stargazing/skywatching-kit/best-telescopes-for-astrophotography
Telescope spies rare interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS zooming through our solar system (photos)
Astronomers unveiled a striking view of the new interstellar visitor 3I/ATLAS on its journey toward the inner solar system.
Scientists find Uranus is surprisingly warm, heating up the case for a new planetary mission
Scientists have found that Uranus emits its own internal heat, contradicting data from NASA's Voyager 2 probe nearly four decades ago.
Atlas V rocket launches 2nd batch of satellites for Amazon's Project Kuiper megaconstellation (video)
A powerful Atlas V rocket lifted off from Florida's Space Coast today (June 23), carrying 27 satellites aloft for Amazons' new Project Kuiper broadband network.
'We've got a new mystery on our hands': Titan's weird wobble just got even stranger
New research reveals more about why Saturn's large moon tilts, a puzzle that has intrigued scientists for decades.
Best beginner binoculars 2025: Convenient, general use and affordable
These are the best beginner binoculars you can buy in every category, from the best overall and the best for stargazing to the best budget model.
https://www.space.com/stargazing/skywatching-kit/best-beginner-binoculars
Powerful solar telescope unveils ultra-fine magnetic 'curtains' on the sun's surface
The sharpest images ever captured of the sun reveal intricate magnetic structures dancing across its surface.
One of the best star projectors on the market — the Pococo Galaxy Star Projector — is at its lowest ever price ahead of Father's Day
The Pococo Galaxy Star Projector is currently 28% off and will arrive in time for Father's Day — and you can get its lowest-ever price before Prime Day too.
'Predator: Killer of Killers' is a battle across history that doesn't dwell on the franchise's past
The latest Predator movie – the series’ first foray into animation – is much more than a quick retread of old ideas in three distant settings.
SpaceX launches Starlink satellite stack from Vandenberg Space Force Base (photos)
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lifted off from Vandenberg Space Force Base this evening (June 4), carrying 27 Starlink satellites for the company's growing wireless internet constellation.
https://www.space.com/space-exploration/launches-spacecraft/spacex-starlink-11-22-b1063-vsfb-ocisly