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Spain's latest military communications satellite suffered a debris impact while headed to its orbital destination. The extent of the damage is still unknown.
The Department of Defense is taking administrative action against former NASA astronaut and current U.S. Senator Mark Kelly over remarks he made in a 90-second video in November.
We'll be battling aliens, surviving cosmic horrors, and conquering the stars in 2026 with these upcoming space and sci-fi games.
"If this interaction between dark matter and neutrinos is confirmed, it would be a fundamental breakthrough."
The shape of the universe is not something we often think about.
Astronomers are gathering in Phoenix this week for the 247th meeting of the American Astronomical Society (AAS 247), where the latest discoveries from exoplanets, JWST and upcoming space missions will take center stage.
Regulus is the brightest star in the zodiacal constellation Leo.
The new findings strengthen the "RNA world" hypothesis that describes how the first life on Earth could have used RNA instead of DNA.
The Westerlund 2 star cluster is home to some of the Milky Way's brightest stars.
January's full moon is often known as the 'Wolf Moon'.
Lunar landers from Blue Origin, Firefly Aerospace, Intuitive Machines and Astrobotic are gearing up for moon landing attempts in 2026 as the commercial exploration of deep space expands.
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying 29 Starlink satellites launched from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026.
Space debris falling to Earth is a growing threat to aircraft, and experts are trying to reduce the risk.
But as more and more satellites are launched into LEO...the region's getting a bit crowded.
NASA's ESCAPADE Mars probes embarked on a 'loiter' trajectory after launch, and scientists say that extra time in space could have some consequences for the twin spacecraft.
Earth is about to see three total solar eclipses in just under two years, with each successive path of totality moving west to east across the globe. Here's everything you need to know to plan…
Test your space smarts with our weekly crossword challenge, crafted from Space.com's biggest headlines.
First, instead of moving storms quickly eastward, the sluggish jet stream stalled storm systems in place, causing prolonged downpours and flash flooding.
If nonliving materials can produce rich, organized mixtures of organic molecules, then the traditional signs we use to recognize biology may no longer be enough.
Earth reaches its closest point to the sun in its 2026 orbit on Jan. 3.
The Quadrantids are known for producing bright "fireball" meteors that can outshine the brightest planets
2026 is a special year for creator Gene Roddenberry's iconic "Wagon Train To The Stars" sci-fi franchise as it celebrates its 60th anniversary seeking out new life and new civilizations!
A VPN, or virtual private network, is great for online safety and accessing content while travelling. It's worth getting, but why? Scroll down to find out.
SpaceX launched the first mission of 2026 tonight (Jan. 2), sending an Italian Earth-observing satellite to orbit.
SpaceX will soon lower the orbits of about 4,400 Starlink satellites, to decrease the threat they pose to other spacecraft and reduce space traffic overall.
Entertainment is the final frontier, as you experience everything from Starfleet to the Green Lantern Corps and Godzilla in 2026.
Auroras may be visible from Alaska to Illinois as an incoming coronal mass ejection could disrupt Earth's magnetic field and trigger geomagnetic storm conditions.
Don't miss January's Wolf Moon rise over the eastern horizon tonight, as the first full moon of 2026.
Astronomers have detected a "free floating" rogue planet the size of Saturn drifting through the Milky Way some 10,000 light-years from Earth.
Do you want to build a snowman?
In late April 2026, a long-period comet will swing through the inner solar system. It will likely be visible with binoculars, and there's a small chance it could be seen with the naked eye.
A daylight peak and a full moon combine to sabotage the powerful Quadrantid meteor shower in 2026.
Lego has recently released their first-ever Star Trek set, the 3600-piece U.S.S Enterprise, but is it better than Playmobil's model?
Think you know your Le Guin from your Liu? Let’s find out
From astronauts looping around the moon to spacecraft reaching Mercury and asteroids near Earth, 2026 is shaping up to be a landmark year for space exploration.
Our 2026 skywatching guide includes a total solar eclipse, a "blood moon" and a festive supermoon. Here are the dates you need to know.
"I am the watcher on the walls."
Your complete guide to the brightest planetary moments of 2026.
We've tested many image-stabilized binoculars — here's our expert verdict on whether you should bite the bullet and buy a pair or go with regular binoculars for stargazing.
"It's really not a question of robotic exploration or human exploration," Ehlmann said. "It is an 'and' — it's robotic and human exploration and how we do these best together."
From Grogu to the Death Star, we look back over the Lego Star Wars sets released over the course of 2025.
The power of Grayskull, Superman's cousin, and the return of a certain galaxy far, far away are among 2026's big-screen wonders.
An impressive display piece for Lego-loving space fans who want to commemorate the legacy of this iconic post-Space Race vessel.
NASA's new chief Jared Isaacman said controversial proposal to move the space shuttle Discovery to Texas from its current home in a Smithsonian Air and Space Museum hangar in Virginia, may end with a different…
There are billions of dollars in it for companies able to kickstart mining operations, even if such returns are still years away.
Tory Bruno, the longtime chief of the launch provider United Launch Alliance (ULA) has joined the competition at Blue Origin.
Bears, stars, Battlestar Galactica
SpaceX just set a new annual-launch record for the sixth year in a row, and the numbers are getting pretty silly.
Constellations, planets, a waxing moon and more grace the night sky this New Year's Eve.