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Boost for alien hunters? Earth life may not be so improbable, study suggests
The idea that life on Earth arose through a series of improbable "hard" evolutionary steps may be misjudged, according to a new paper that says our Earth had a big say in matters.
US Space Force reveals 1st look at secretive X-37B space plane in orbit (photo)
The United States Space Force released the first public photo taken by X-37B space plane in orbit, showing the vehicle high above Earth.
NASA Associate Administrator Jim Free announces retirement after 30-year career at the space agency
NASA has announced the retirement of Associate Administrator Jim Free, the agency's chief operating officer for more than 18,000 employees across the United States.
SpaceX launches 23 Starlink satellites on 450th Falcon rocket (video)
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched 21 more of the company's Starlink internet satellites to orbit from Florida's Space Coast on Saturday (Feb. 8).
Strange X-ray flash from beyond the Milky Way perplexes scientists
A mysterious flash of X-ray emission from outside the Milky Way has left astronomers puzzled.
Rocket launch today: Is there a rocket launch and what time?
Follow Space.com's rocket launch blog for the latest on when the next rocket launch will be and how to follow it live.
On this day in space! Feb. 21, 1931: Germany's 1st liquid-fuel rocket (barely) launches
On Feb. 21, 1931, Germany launched its first liquid-fueled rocket … sort of.
'It's extremely worrisome.' NASA's James Webb Space Telescope faces potential 20% budget cut just 4 years after launch
Such a dramatic cut to a flagship space telescope still in its prime will be felt across the mission's entire operations, affecting science.
