When skywatchers think of meteor showers in December, they immediately think of the Geminids, which over the years have evolved into the most prolific and reliable of the dozen or
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NEAF 2026 returns to New York this weekend with all-star astronaut lineup and 'world's largest' space expo
Thousands of enthusiasts, professionals and curious skywatchers will gather this weekend for the world’s largest and most spectacular astronomy and space expo. The Northeast Astronomy Forum & Space Expo 2026
NASA confident Artemis 2 heat shield will protect crew during re-entry
The Artemis 2 heat shield undergoing inspections at the Kennedy Space Center before installation on the base of the Orion capsule bringing four astronauts back to Earth Friday after a
HawkEye 360 files to go public
WASHINGTON — HawkEye 360 announced April 10 it has filed for an initial public offering, becoming the latest defense-oriented space company to test the public markets. The Herndon, Va.-based company
The Artemis 2 astronauts saw a rare solar eclipse from beyond the moon. Here's what it looked like
A newly released NASA timelapse offers a rare look at a solar eclipse observed from deep space during the Artemis 2 mission, when astronauts aboard the Orion spacecraft watched the
Why I'm hunting for Comet Pan-STARRS right now — before it's too late
Comet-hunting often means going it alone. In the quiet dark of a sleeping house, I slip out of bed well before dawn, careful not to wake anyone, and make my
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WASHINGTON — A Rocket Lab Electron rocket successfully launched a technology demonstration satellite for the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency on Dec. 13 as the company reshuffles its launch manifest. The
This article was originally published at The Conversation. The publication contributed the article to Space.com’s Expert Voices: Op-Ed & Insights. Google recently unveiled Project Suncatcher, a research “moonshot” aiming to
In the grand tapestry of the cosmos, where twinkling stars remind us of our place in the universe, the Uonol telescope emerges as a beacon of discovery for both seasoned
Almost 10 years to the day since it successfully landed its first rocket stage, SpaceX today (Dec. 14) recovered its 550th Falcon 9 booster. The touchdown came after the rocket’s
A new study, analyzing over 1,600 galaxies observed with Chandra over two decades, suggests that smaller galaxies do not contain supermassive black holes nearly as often as larger galaxies do.
As we gaze upward into the night sky, we are often reminded of the vastness of the universe and our small place within it. The “Night Sky Guide 2026,” published
Every week, Space.com delivers the latest discoveries, launches, and cosmic curiosities from across the universe. From groundbreaking research aboard the International Space Station to dazzling new images from the James
NASA-DARES 2025 Task Force As part of AGU’s ancillary programming, the NASA Astrobiology Program will host a NASA-DARES Community Update on Thursday, December 18, 2025, from 6:00–8:00 PM CST at
Ray Stanford’s foray into the realm of UFO phenomena is not just a tale strewn with whimsical claims; it’s grounded in a palpable desire to uncover truths hidden in the
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