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NASA's 'Snap It!' computer game teaches kids about solar eclipses

NASA has launched a new computer game to help kids learn about solar eclipses ahead of April 8 when the moon's shadow will sweep across North America....

NASA's 'Snap It!' computer game teaches kids about solar eclipses

Mercury slammed by gargantuan eruption from the sun's hidden far side, possibly triggering 'X-ray auroras'

A gigantic plasma eruption from the sun's hidden far side recently launched a sizable coronal mass ejection that slammed into Mercury, potentially tri...

Mercury slammed by gargantuan eruption from the sun's hidden far side, possibly triggering 'X-ray auroras'

This Week In Space podcast: Episode 102 — A New Volcano on Mars!

On Episode 102 of This Week In Space, Rod and Tariq talk with Dr. Pascal Lee about the intriguing features he and his associates found on Mars.

This Week In Space podcast: Episode 102 — A New Volcano on Mars!

'3 Body Problem:' How Netflix's sci-fi saga employs the famous Wow! SETI signal

An explanation of the Wow! signal as used in the new Netflix sci-fi series, "3 Body Problem."

'3 Body Problem:' How Netflix's sci-fi saga employs the famous Wow! SETI signal

Solar eclipse 2024 weather prospects: Q&A with an expert

It's still too early to know what the weather will be like across the path of totality for the April 8 total solar eclipse, but one expert shares more...

Solar eclipse 2024 weather prospects: Q&A with an expert

New NASA astronauts celebrate moon missions, private space stations as they get ready for liftoff (exclusive)

NASA's newest generation of astronauts have moon missions and a growing space program in their future. The 2024 class tells Space.com they are excited...

New NASA astronauts celebrate moon missions, private space stations as they get ready for liftoff (exclusive)

Hubble Telescope spies stormy weather and a shrinking Great Red Spot on Jupiter (video)

The Hubble Space Telescope's latest look at Jupiter finds writhing storms and a shrinking Great Red Spot.

Hubble Telescope spies stormy weather and a shrinking Great Red Spot on Jupiter (video)

Artemis 2 moon astronauts celebrate engine test for future lunar missions (video)

Artemis 2 moon astronauts Reid Wiseman and Christina Koch watched a dramatic engine fire in Mississippi on March 6. The test will prepare NASA for fut...

Artemis 2 moon astronauts celebrate engine test for future lunar missions (video)

FAA to oversee investigation of SpaceX Starship's 3rd test flight

The FAA will oversee a SpaceX-led investigation into what happened on the third test flight of the company's Starship megarocket, which occurred March...

FAA to oversee investigation of SpaceX Starship's 3rd test flight

Debris from burning satellites could be affecting Earth's magnetic field

The growing number of satellites burning in Earth's atmosphere has concerned scientists for years. A new paper explores how the emerging shell of "con...

Debris from burning satellites could be affecting Earth's magnetic field

Scientists reveal never-before-seen map of the Milky Way's central engine (image)

A new map spanning 500 light-years reveals the interaction between magnetic fields and dust in the Milky Way that will become the building blocks of s...

Scientists reveal never-before-seen map of the Milky Way's central engine (image)

NASA celebrates SpaceX Starship's 3rd test flight, but more work needed ahead of Artemis moon missions

SpaceX's Starship reached space and achieved orbital velocity during its March 14 test flight, but more work is needed before it can land NASA Artemis...

NASA celebrates SpaceX Starship's 3rd test flight, but more work needed ahead of Artemis moon missions

Watch Jennifer Lopez pilot a space mech in 1st teaser for Netflix sci-fi film 'Atlas' (video)

Netflix released a first teaser trailer for its new action sci-fi feature starring Jennifer Lopez, "Atlas."

Watch Jennifer Lopez pilot a space mech in 1st teaser for Netflix sci-fi film 'Atlas' (video)

NASA beefing up SLS moon rocket for its Artemis program

As NASA tests a new generation of lunar rocket engines, the agency said it will need more power and storage to help astronauts work on the moon in the...

NASA beefing up SLS moon rocket for its Artemis program

April 8's total solar eclipse will make baseball history. Here's how

The total solar eclipse on April 8 stretches from Mexico across 15 U.S. states and into southeastern Canada, hitting two cities that will host Major L...

April 8's total solar eclipse will make baseball history. Here's how

Watch SpaceX's Starship reenter Earth's atmosphere in this fiery video

SpaceX's Starship captured amazing footage of its fiery trip through Earth's atmosphere during its third test flight, which took place on Thursday (Ma...

Watch SpaceX's Starship reenter Earth's atmosphere in this fiery video

Scientists may have just caught 7 exotic 'ghost particles' as they pierced through Earth

The IceCube facility may have caught evidence of seven elusive ghosts. There is nothing supernatural about them, however. They're "ghost particles," o...

Scientists may have just caught 7 exotic 'ghost particles' as they pierced through Earth

Relive SpaceX Starship's 3rd flight test in breathtaking photos

SpaceX's Starship put on quite a show during its third test flight on March 14, 2024, leading to some incredible images.

Relive SpaceX Starship's 3rd flight test in breathtaking photos

James Webb Space Telescope spots the icy building blocks of life swirling around infant stars

Two infant stars are surrounded by swirling clouds that astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope found contain icy molecules that could form t...

James Webb Space Telescope spots the icy building blocks of life swirling around infant stars

Get ready: SpaceX's Starships are coming

SpaceX launched its Starship megarocket today (March 14) for the third time ever, and the company is already gearing up for liftoff number four.

Get ready: SpaceX's Starships are coming