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NASA rolls giant Artemis 2 moon rocket core off the factory floor for astronaut mission (video)

The SLS booster for NASA's next mission to the moon has left the Michoud Assembly Facility to ship to the Kennedy Space Center ahead of Artemis 2.

NASA rolls giant Artemis 2 moon rocket core off the factory floor for astronaut mission (video)

With its latest moon mission success, China's space program has the US in its sights

The moon's south pole is designated as the location for the future China-led International Lunar Research Station (ILRS). It is a bold move, as the US...

With its latest moon mission success, China's space program has the US in its sights

Road trip! Tour the universe with these gorgeous images from NASA's Chandra X-ray telescope

Newly released images from NASA's Chandra X-ray telescope capture a cloud complex called Rho Ophiuchi, the Orion Nebula, a spiral galaxy named NGC 362...

Road trip! Tour the universe with these gorgeous images from NASA's Chandra X-ray telescope

This nerve-rattling 'Alien: Romulus' trailer reminds us that 'fear is bigger in IMAX' (video)

Don't miss the new "Alien: Romulus" IMAX teaser and behind-the-scenes featurette that give a terrifying glimpse at the upcoming installment of the leg...

This nerve-rattling 'Alien: Romulus' trailer reminds us that 'fear is bigger in IMAX' (video)

Sun blasts out 2nd X-class flare this week, triggers more radio blackouts (video)

Sunspot region AR 3738 fired off an X1.9 flare as it exited the sun's western limb on July 16, 2024 and caused radio blackouts over much of Africa, Eu...

Sun blasts out 2nd X-class flare this week, triggers more radio blackouts (video)

A new, deadly era of space junk is dawning, and no one is ready

A Saskatchewan farmer's near miss with potentially lethal debris falling from orbit highlights the skyrocketing risks and murky politics of space junk...

A new, deadly era of space junk is dawning, and no one is ready

'What exactly is a planet?' Astronomers want to amend the definition

A newly proposed mass-based definition of a planet reaffirms Pluto as a dwarf planet.

'What exactly is a planet?' Astronomers want to amend the definition

A comet predicted to light up the sky in 2024 may already be doomed

While some comet experts think Comet Tsunchinchan-ATLAS (C/2023 A3) will "soon be no longer," others think it's doing just fine.

A comet predicted to light up the sky in 2024 may already be doomed

Drone racing is helping train AI to autonomously drive spacecraft

ESA and the Delft University of Technology are training neural-network AI systems to race drones in preparation for complicated spacecraft maneuvers.

Drone racing is helping train AI to autonomously drive spacecraft

'Meatball' milestone: NASA's original logo still soars after 65 years

One of the world's best known and certainly most-traveled logos is 65 years old. The NASA insignia has adorned t-shirts and spacesuits, been reproduce...

Save $30 on this magnificent Lego Ideas Tales of the Space Age lo-fi sci-fi set

Got an eye for the retro-futuristic? An early Prime Day Lego deal means you can get this gorgeous sci-fi-inspired Lego set for just $39.99.

Save $30 on this magnificent Lego Ideas Tales of the Space Age lo-fi sci-fi set

Scarlett Johansson serves up Apollo-era nostalgia in 'Fly Me to the Moon' (review)

"Fly Me To The Moon" provides an undeniably enjoyable time capsule tied to those adventurous days of Apollo when national pride swelled and the world ...

Scarlett Johansson serves up Apollo-era nostalgia in 'Fly Me to the Moon' (review)

One of my favorite star projectors is almost half price and under $20

The Astronaut Galaxy Projector is a great gift for any space enthusiast, especially when it costs less than $20.

One of my favorite star projectors is almost half price and under $20

25 years of Space.com: Space exploration and astronomy in the 21st century (special report)

To celebrate our 25th anniversary, Space.com is running a weeklong special report on some of our favorite topics of space exploration.

25 years of Space.com: Space exploration and astronomy in the 21st century (special report)

Streaming deals: Save money ahead of Amazon Prime Day

Save up to 50% on your first month of Paramount Plus and AMC Plus and enjoy a month-long free trial of Prime Video ahead of Amazon Prime Day.

Streaming deals: Save money ahead of Amazon Prime Day

Save over $50 on the Nikon Prostaff P3 10x42 — the lowest price since Black Friday.

We loved the 8x42 version of these Nikon Prostaff P3 binos. With this pair, you can get even closer to the action and save over 35%.

Save over $50 on the Nikon Prostaff P3 10x42 — the lowest price since Black Friday.

Scientists call the region of space influenced by the sun the heliosphere – but without an interstellar probe, they don't know much about its shape

The sun warms the Earth, making it habitable for people and animals. But that's not all it does, and it affects a much larger area of space.

Scientists call the region of space influenced by the sun the heliosphere – but without an interstellar probe, they don't know much about its shape

Stargazing with the naked eye: What you can see this week July 15 - 21

Discover your night sky this week, July 15-21, 2024, using just your naked eyes.

Stargazing with the naked eye: What you can see this week July 15 - 21

Is Earth's weather getting weirder?

We take a look at the apparent uptick in weird weather events and discuss the possible causes with leading climate scientist Katharine Hayhoe.

Is Earth's weather getting weirder?

Everything We Know About 'Star Trek: Starfleet Academy'

A codex of everything we currently know about "Star Trek: Starfleet Academy"

Everything We Know About 'Star Trek: Starfleet Academy'