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What became of the flags Apollo astronauts left on the moon?

Astronauts placed six different American flags on the moon during the Apollo program. What became of those flags in the years since, and why were they...

What became of the flags Apollo astronauts left on the moon?

Is there a 'true' story behind the fake Apollo moon landing in 'Fly Me to the Moon?'

An examination of the conspiracy theory that NASA faked the Apollo 11 moon landing as depicted in the new Apple Original film "Fly Me to the Moon."

Is there a 'true' story behind the fake Apollo moon landing in 'Fly Me to the Moon?'

NASA marks moon landing anniversary by dedicating building to 'women of Apollo'

NASA is honoring 'hidden figure' Dorothy Vaughan and all of the women who contributed to the Apollo program with the naming of a building at the Johns...

NASA marks moon landing anniversary by dedicating building to 'women of Apollo'

The future of space exploration: How astronomy, space travel and the search for life may change by 2049 (video)

Celebrating 25 years of covering countless advancements in space exploration and astronomy, Space.com's live virtual panel discussed some of the most ...

The future of space exploration: How astronomy, space travel and the search for life may change by 2049 (video)

'An oasis in the desert': NASA's Curiosity rover finds pure sulfur in Martian rocks

NASA's Curiosity rover discovered a rare element on Mars after it drove over a rock and cracked it open.

'An oasis in the desert': NASA's Curiosity rover finds pure sulfur in Martian rocks

Firefly Aerospace CEO leaves company amid misconduct investigation

Rocket maker Firefly announced on July 17 that Bill Weber will no longer serve as CEO of the company, effective immediately.

Firefly Aerospace CEO leaves company amid misconduct investigation

'Space can unite a troubled country in troubled times': NASA chief calls for unity 55 years after Apollo 11 moon landing

NASA administrator Bill Nelson is calling for unity among both major U.S. political parties amid the 55th anniversary of the first human moon landing ...

'Space can unite a troubled country in troubled times': NASA chief calls for unity 55 years after Apollo 11 moon landing

The sun's next solar cycle has begun, 'starquakes' suggest

Even though the sun's current solar cycle hasn't reached its peak yet, scientists have seen signs that the next 11-year solar cycle is already getting...

The sun's next solar cycle has begun, 'starquakes' suggest

Polaris Dawn crew shows off new SpaceX spacesuits for 1st private spacewalk (photos)

SpaceX's new spacesuits look gorgeous in these photos from the Polaris Dawn crew's recent acceptance testing and training. The mission will include th...

Polaris Dawn crew shows off new SpaceX spacesuits for 1st private spacewalk (photos)

NASA delays ISS spacewalks indefinitely to investigate spacesuit coolant leak

NASA had planned to hold its next spacewalk at the end of July, but now that's off the schedule. An investigation continues after a June 24 coolant le...

NASA delays ISS spacewalks indefinitely to investigate spacesuit coolant leak

A high-speed particle struck the Gaia space telescope — but Gaia came back stronger than ever

A high-speed particle and electronics malfunction threatened the Gaia space telescope, but scientists managed to not only fix the issue, but also to o...

A high-speed particle struck the Gaia space telescope — but Gaia came back stronger than ever

Learn about Space with these awesome NASA education videos

If you're looking for some great STEM education ideas, this collection of videos and experiments from NASA will blow your mind.

Learn about Space with these awesome NASA education videos

How to make a comet

Meta description: Learn how to make your very own comet with these cool NASA experiments.

How to make a comet

How to recreate a solar eclipse

You don't have to wait for the next solar eclipse to learn more about them, not when you can just make your own!

How to recreate a solar eclipse

All about rockets

Learn more about rockets while having a blast with these fun NASA experiments.

All about rockets

Whip up a moon-like crater

Want to learn more about the moon and how craters are formed? This neat NASA experiment will take your learning to new heights.

Whip up a moon-like crater

'There's something in the water!' Shocking final 'Alien: Romulus' trailer goes for the gore (video)

20th Century Studios drops the final release trailer for "Alien: Romulus"

'There's something in the water!' Shocking final 'Alien: Romulus' trailer goes for the gore (video)

NASA's Perseverance Mars rover stumbles upon a dusty little snowman (photo)

Do you see what we see? A stacked rock formation spotted by NASA’s Perseverance Mars Rover looks like a dusty snowman!

NASA's Perseverance Mars rover stumbles upon a dusty little snowman (photo)

NASA wants fresh ideas for recycling garbage on the moon

With crewed Artemis launches on the horizon, NASA is searching for sustainable solutions for waste management during long-term missions on the moon.

NASA wants fresh ideas for recycling garbage on the moon

Loneliness is a dish best served in space: Why food may taste weird to astronauts

Studying common food aromas may help scientists better understand why meals reportedly taste bland in space, leading to astronauts’ decreased nutritio...

Loneliness is a dish best served in space: Why food may taste weird to astronauts