Falcon Heavy brings the heat | Space photo of the day for Sept. 2, 2026
An incredible launch photo captures fire spewing from a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket during the launch of NASA's Roman Space Telescope on Aug. 30, 2026.
Skywatching
Scientists trace 7 stages of a meteorite's life, from hurtling space rock to Earth's surface
Studying 75 meteorites falling to Earth, scientists have identified the seven stages a space rock goes through as it crashes through our atmosphere.
Spaceflight
Two astronauts complete camera and docking aid replacements on spacewalk outside space station
NASA astronaut Jessica Meir and ESA astronaut Sophie Adenot replaced a camera and a docking aid during a 6-hour, 49-minute spacewalk outside the International Space Station on Tuesday (Sept. 1).
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On this day in space! Sept. 1, 1979: NASA's Pioneer 11 probe becomes 1st spacecraft to visit Saturn
On Sept. 1, 1979, NASA's robotic space probe Pioneer 11 became the first spacecraft to fly by Saturn. Here's why it mattered.
NASA's Roman Space Telescope is just one of a few missions named after real-life women
NASA's Roman space telescope, which launched on Aug. 30, is part of a small set of missions named after female historical figures.
Science & Astronomy
What is the moon phase today? Lunar phases 2026
Reference See what moon phase it is tonight and find out when you can see the rest of the moon phases for 2026.
Why do black hole flares die out? It may be down to how stars spin
Some stars encounter supermassive black holes and live to tell the tale. New research shows why the flares these encounters cause dim over repeated episodes.
Space Photo of the Day
Roman telescope leaves its rocket behind | Space photo of the day for Aug. 31, 2026
NASA caught a breathtaking image of its next-generation Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope deploying into space shortly after launch.
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Northern lights - live updatesThe latest aurora forecast for tonight help you make sure you're in the right place at the right time to see the northern lights.
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Rocket launch todayFollow Space.com's rocket launch blog for the latest on when the next rocket launch will be and how to follow it live.
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Night sky for tonightFind out what you can see in the night sky for tonight, from planets and stars to dazzling meteor showers.
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Live 4K video from space!Witness live views of Earth from the International Space Station as it orbits the planet. Space streaming company Sen is broadcasting 24/7 from the ISS in beautiful 4K HD.
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On this day in space!NASA astronaut Sally Ride became the first American woman in space aboard the space shuttle Challenger.
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ReferenceWhat is the moon phase today?See what moon phase it is tonight and find out when you can see the rest of the moon phases for 2025.
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ReferenceSpace calendar 2025Keep up with all the rocket launches, astronomical events and mission milestones for 2025 with our space calendar.
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Search For Life
'This is unprecedented': Why the Pentagon's recent UFO file releases are so important
The Pentagon's recent spate of UFO releases represent a big shift and are of great benefit to the country, according to disclosure advocate Mike Gold.
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On this day in space! Aug. 15, 1977: Mysterious 'Wow!' Signal boosts search for E.T.
On Aug. 15, 1977, astronomers using Ohio State University's Big Ear radio telescope detected the famous "Wow!" signal, which remains unexplained to this day.
Are aliens running out of places to hide? It turns out we've searched much more of the galaxy than we realized
Astronomers may have already scanned millions of more stars than they thought, a realization that might lead to new ways to hunt for extraterrestrial radio signals.
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