Supermassive black holes provide 'hearts and lungs' that help galaxies live longer
The universe would be filled with zombie galaxies and dead stars if not for supermassive black hole-powered 'hearts and lungs' that help slow star formation....
Looking ahead to the next 25 years of private space stations
On Space.com's 25th anniversary, here's a look at the next 25 years of commercial space stations that are set to replace the International Space Station in low Earth orbit and beyond....
Preparing for Juice’s daring double flyby
Next month, ESA’s Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer (Juice) will carry out the first combined lunar-Earth flyby. Preparations are under way at ESA mission control for this highly precise manoeuvre, which will harness the gravitational forces of the...
NASA’s Curiosity Rover Discovers a Surprise in a Martian Rock
Among several recent findings, the rover has found rocks made of pure sulfur — a first on the Red Planet. Scientists were stunned on May 30 when a rock that NASA’s Curiosity Mars rover drove over cracked open to reveal something never seen before...
July 2024 Transformer of the Month: Brooke Weborg
“She gets things done.” This is how colleagues describe Brooke Weborg, machine learning data scientist and engineer at NASA. Weborg was nominated as Digital Transformer of the Month for her work on the AI/ML (artificial...
Full Buck Moon shines this weekend on Apollo 11 moon landing anniversary
Cosmic celebrations all around as the July Full Buck Moon coincides with the 55th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing....
An Ancient Partnership: Co-Evolution of Earth Environments and Microbial Life
NASA-supported scientists have examined the long and intricately linked history of microbial life and the Earth’s environment. By reviewing the current state of knowledge across fields like microbiology, molecular biology, and geology, the study...
Strange 'garden sprinkler' jets are erupting from a dead vampire star
Scientists have seen a cannibalistic neutron star spraying S-shaped jets like a cosmic garden sprinkler as it feeds on a companion star....
The greatest astronomical discoveries of the past 25 years
As we celebrate Space.com's 25th anniversary, take a look back at the greatest discoveries in astronomy in the past 25 years....
ESA gears up for the Farnborough International Airshow
The Farnborough International Airshow is set to return for its 76th edition from 22 to 26 July 2024, and ESA will be there to showcase the agency’s latest achievements and to highlight its next steps and future vision for Europe in...
'The Ark' season 2 is 'love letter' to optimistic classic sci-fi, creators say (exclusive)
An interview with showrunners Dean Devlin and Jonathan Glassner for "The Ark" season 2.
NASA cancels $450 million VIPER moon rover due to budget concerns
NASA announced it has ended the VIPER rover project, which was intended to explore the moon in search of ice near the lunar south pole....
25 things to admire in the night sky that aren't just the moon and stars
We've picked out 25 skywatching targets to celebrate Space.com's 25th anniversary. Can you catch them all?
The Marshall Star for July 17, 2024
NASA Ships Moon Rocket Stage Ahead of First Crewed Artemis Flight NASA rolled out the SLS (Space Launch System) rocket’s core stage for the Artemis II test flight from its Michoud Assembly Facility on Tuesday for shipment to the agency’s...
ISS could 'drift down' for a year before SpaceX vehicle destroys it in Earth's atmosphere
It will take some time for the ISS to come down to Earth in the 2030s. NASA says it will take about 12 to 18 months to naturally fall back to our planet before a new SpaceX deorbit vehicle pushes it back into Earth's...
NASA Ends VIPER Project, Continues Moon Exploration
Following a comprehensive internal review, NASA announced Wednesday its intent to discontinue development of its VIPER (Volatiles Investigating Polar Exploration Rover) project. NASA stated cost increases, delays to the launch date, and the risks...
'Star Wars: The Acolyte' episode 8: How open-ended is the conclusion?
"The Acolyte" sticks the landing with a strong season 1 finale that gives closure to the main plot while offering a look at the series' future....
The James Webb Space Telescope is studying an exoplanet's eternal day — and eternal night
A tidally locked gas giant experiences eternal sunshine on one side, and eternal darkness on the other.
Experience the Launch of NASA’s SpaceX Crew-9 Mission
Digital content creators are invited to register to attend the launch of the ninth SpaceX Dragon spacecraft and Falcon 9 rocket that will carry astronauts to the International Space Station for a science expedition mission. This mission is part of...
These durable Celestron Nature DX 12x56 binoculars have dipped below $200 at Amazon
Get these attractive, yet rugged, waterproof and fog-proof binoculars before they return to full price tomorrow....