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The values of family in space (op-ed)

The frontier culture of space will enhance and revitalize the concept of family, even as it has seemed to fade in the societies that are launching thi...

The values of family in space (op-ed)

'The Last Starfighter' at 40: Director Nick Castle on making his sci-fi fantasy classic (exclusive)

An exclusive interview with director Nick Castle for the 40th anniversary of "The Last Starfighter," which premiered on July 13, 1984.

'The Last Starfighter' at 40: Director Nick Castle on making his sci-fi fantasy classic (exclusive)

This Week In Space podcast: Episode 119 —Junkyard in Space

On Episode 119 of This Week In Space, Rod and Tariq talk with John Crassidis from the University of Buffalo about orbital debris and its dangers.

This Week In Space podcast: Episode 119 —Junkyard in Space

Chinese company iSpace suffers 4th launch failure in 7 tries

iSpace's seventh Hyperbola-1 rocket suffered an anomaly on Wednesday (July 10), dragging the launch company's success rate below 50%.

Chinese company iSpace suffers 4th launch failure in 7 tries

Is the universe still making new galaxies?

We think of galaxies as ancient. Our own galaxy, the Milky Way, formed 13.6 billion years ago, and the James Webb Space Telescope has allowed us to pe...

Is the universe still making new galaxies?

US military project aims to prevent hackers targeting satellites and recognizes rising threat of cyberattacks in space

The US military recently launched a groundbreaking initiative to strengthen ties with the commercial space industry.

US military project aims to prevent hackers targeting satellites and recognizes rising threat of cyberattacks in space

Join Space.com's 25th Anniversary Virtual Panel on July 17: The Next 25 Years of Space Exploration - To the Moon, Mars and Beyond

Be sure to join us at Space.com at 12 p.m. ET (1600 GMT) on July 17 for what promises to be an amazing discussion on the future of space exploration a...

Join Space.com's 25th Anniversary Virtual Panel on July 17: The Next 25 Years of Space Exploration - To the Moon, Mars and Beyond

Hurricane Beryl sets multiple records as 1st major storm of 2024 Atlantic season (video)

What started as a tropical wave off the coast of Africa has now set multiple records and claimed the spot as the first hurricane to develop during the...

Hurricane Beryl sets multiple records as 1st major storm of 2024 Atlantic season (video)

Hubble Telescope tracks a dwarf galaxy's stars to map out dark matter

By measuring the motions of stars in the Draco dwarf galaxy, the Hubble Space Telescope was able to map the density profile of dark matter.

Hubble Telescope tracks a dwarf galaxy's stars to map out dark matter

NASA's $5 billion Europa Clipper mission may not be able to handle Jupiter's radiation

NASA is troubleshooting a recently revealed problem with the transistors aboard its $5 billion Europa Clipper spacecraft, which is slated to launch th...

NASA's $5 billion Europa Clipper mission may not be able to handle Jupiter's radiation

FAA investigating SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket failure

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration is requiring an investigation into the failure suffered by a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket during a July 11 Starlink...

FAA investigating SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket failure

Galactic penguin honors the 2nd anniversary of James Webb Space Telescope's 1st images

To celebrate the second anniversary of the James Webb Space Telescope's first images, NASA has revealed a cosmic Penguin and Egg.

Galactic penguin honors the 2nd anniversary of James Webb Space Telescope's 1st images

Space Force launching lasers in 2025 to help pinpoint the center of Earth

The U.S. Space Force aims to better pinpoint the location of Earth’s center using lasers on GPS satellites slated to launch in 2025.

Space Force launching lasers in 2025 to help pinpoint the center of Earth

'Fly Me to the Moon' director on faking the real and fake moon landing (interview)

For his new movie "Fly Me to the Moon," director Greg Berlanti faked the historic first moon landing. But fear not, space fans, that does not mean wha...

'Fly Me to the Moon' director on faking the real and fake moon landing (interview)

'The last 12 months have broken records like never before': Earth exceeds 1.5 C warming every month for entire year

Every month has broken the temperature record of the previous for the past 12 months, and the signs of climate breakdown are already here, a new analy...

'The last 12 months have broken records like never before': Earth exceeds 1.5 C warming every month for entire year

Watch the moon cover up the blue giant star Spica on July 13

On Saturday, July 13, the moon will pass in front of bright blue star Spica in the night sky. The star will disappear behind the moon before reappeari...

Watch the moon cover up the blue giant star Spica on July 13

'Dark comets' may have given Earth its water long ago

'Dark comets,' which have no visible tail, could also explain the strange behavior of the interstellar object 'Oumuamua.

'Dark comets' may have given Earth its water long ago

How, when and where to see 2024's second 'Manhattanhenge' this week

New Yorkers can view 2024's third and fourth "Manhattanhenge" moments at sunset on two nights this weekend.

How, when and where to see 2024's second 'Manhattanhenge' this week

'A Quiet Place's' alien monsters explained

If you've just watched 'A Quiet Place: Day One' and have been wondering about the nature of the aliens and their origin, here's all we know.

'A Quiet Place's' alien monsters explained

Lego Marvel Rocket and Baby Groot review

We love this brick-built space-faring raccoon.

Lego Marvel Rocket and Baby Groot review