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Several sci-fi comic book pages fanned out across a space background image.

Remember 'Choose Your Own Adventure' books? Now there's a gorgeous graphic novel version heading to 'Space and Beyond' (exclusive)

Jeff Spry published 13 May 26

The 1980's kids classic 'Space and Beyond' is back as a stunning interactive comic.

a spacex starship at sunrise

Will Starship launch from foreign shores? SpaceX 'constantly exploring' options for megarocket liftoff sites

Mike Wall published 13 May 26

SpaceX just revealed that it's on the hunt for additional launch sites for its Starship megarocket, eyeing locations both inside and beyond the United States.

An illustration of Earth with a yellow and blue beam shooting into it.

What flings mysteriously powerful particles called 'cosmic rays' at Earth?

Robert Lea published 13 May 26

High-energy cosmic rays, 10 million times more powerful than particles accelerated in Earth's strongest atom smasher, may hide a superheavy secret that is the key to unlocking a 60-year-old puzzle.

A string of galaxies shines in a deep space photo in a black sky dotted with stars.

Astrophotographer captures remarkable view of galactic 'Eyes' with backyard telescope

Anthony Wood published 13 May 26

The string of galaxies is just a small part of the colossal Virgo Galaxy Cluster

a cylindrical white capsule stands on golden-foil-wrapped legs with yellow scaffolding steps against a rounded hatch inside a big spacecraft mockup training facility.

Blue Origin's lunar lander mockup is ready for NASA Artemis astronaut training

Josh Dinner published 13 May 26

A mockup of Blue Origin's Blue Moon Mark 2 lunar lander has been assembled at the Johnson Space Center, and is ready for Artemis astronauts to come aboard to begin training.

Screenshots from the superhero show "Smallville"

'Smallville' at 15: An imperfect Superman show, but the best Clark Kent story ever told

Sergio Pereira published 13 May 26

Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! No, it's non-canonical Superman!

an illustration of earth, with a streak of light moving from left to right only to terminate in a bright flash as it impacts a dome made of transparent yellow hexagons — Cost estimate for 'Golden Dome' missile defense system balloons to $1.2 trillion It will likely cost about $1.2 trillion to develop and operate President Trump's planned "Golden Dome" missile defense system, according to a new Congressional Budget Office report.
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an illustration of a cube-shaped spacecraft with two wing-like solar panels — 'Like putting a microscope into the core of the sun': World's 1st space-based neutrino detector launches to orbit The world's first space-based neutrino detector launched to space this month to study elusive neutrino particles that constantly bombard Earth.

The day side of Venus covered in clouds as seen by Akatsuki — 30-mile-high clouds of acid on Venus are made by the largest 'hydraulic jump' in the solar system A 3,700-mile-long cloud bank on Venus forms through the same phenomenon that describes how water spreads out in your kitchen sink, scientists say.

SpaceX conducts a launch rehearsal with its first Starship V3 megarocket at its Starbase site in South Texas on May 11, 2026. — SpaceX's Starship V3 megarocket finally has a debut launch date. Here's when it will fly SpaceX is officially targeting May 19 for the debut of Starship Version 3, an advanced new vehicle that could help humanity take its first steps on the moon and Mars.
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A SpaceX Dragon cargo spacecraft supporting NASA’s SpaceX CRS-33 mission approaches the International Space Station on Aug. 25, 2025, for an automated docking to the Harmony module’s forward port. — Watch SpaceX launch 6,500 pounds of cargo to the International Space Station today after delay SpaceX will launch its Dragon cargo capsule toward the International Space Station on Wednesday evening (May 13), and you can watch the action live.

Uranus on the left and Neptune on the right are both shades of light blue, though Neptune is slightly deeper. — Uranus and Neptune could be full of rocks, new study suggests "Rather than 'icy' or 'rocky,' we should simply call them minor giants."
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Screenshots from the superhero show "Smallville" — 'Smallville' at 15: An imperfect Superman show, but the best Clark Kent story ever told Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! No, it's non-canonical Superman!

Skywatching

Aurora forecast May 13 - Northern lights may get a boost this week as a giant coronal hole turns toward Earth

By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated 13 May 26

The latest aurora forecast for tonight helps you make sure you're in the right place at the right time to see the northern lights.

Don't miss Mars, Saturn and the moon form a cosmic triangle before dawn on May 14

By Anthony Wood published 12 May 26

The razor-thin crescent moon meets Saturn and Mars in the glow of the rising sun on May 14.

two panel image left shows the cme eruption billowing into space, right shows close up more detailed view of the plasma leaving the surface.

Sun unleashes colossal solar flare and coronal mass ejection, raising the chances of northern lights tonight

By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated 12 May 26

An M5.7 solar flare triggered radio blackouts over the Atlantic.

Spaceflight

three green beams of light shoot skyward out of a building surrounded by a snowy alpine landscape

Lasers shine a new light on the space junk air pollution problem

By Leonard David published 13 May 26

Scientists are using a new technique to study incoming space debris and its effects on Earth's atmosphere.

Launches & Spacecraft

The Little Joe II booster launches an in-flight Apollo abort system test for NASA from the White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico on May 13, 1964.

On this day in space! May 13, 1964: Apollo spacecraft launches for abort test

By Hanneke Weitering last updated 13 May 26

On May 13, 1964, NASA launched the second abort test of the Apollo spacecraft.

Space Exploration

An illustration of Psyche whipping past Mars

NASA's Psyche asteroid probe will fly within 3,000 miles of Mars on May 15: Here's what to expect

By Robert Lea published 12 May 26

NASA's asteroid-bound spacecraft Psyche is headed for an encounter with Mars on Friday (May 15) to get a boost from the Red Planet.

Asteroid & Comet Missions

SpaceX conducts a launch rehearsal with its first Starship V3 megarocket at its Starbase site in South Texas on May 11, 2026.

SpaceX fuels up Starship V3 megarocket for 1st time ahead of crucial test flight (photos)

By Mike Wall published 12 May 26

SpaceX has stacked and fueled the new version of its Starship megarocket for the first time ever, gearing up for a key test flight that could launch as soon as May 19.

Launches & Spacecraft

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket rises into the skies above California's Vandenberg Space Force Base on the NROL-172 mission on May 11, 2026.

SpaceX launches secret US spy satellites to orbit from California (video, photos)

By Mike Wall last updated 12 May 26

SpaceX launched a batch of spy satellites for the U.S. government this evening (May 11) from California's foggy central coast.

Launches & Spacecraft

Science & Astronomy

The Whirlpool Galaxy comes alive | Space photo of the day for May 13, 2026

By Chelsea Gohd published 13 May 26

M51, also known as the Whirlpool Galaxy, looks incredible in this new snap by the James Webb Space Telescope.

What is the moon phase today? Lunar phases 2026

By Tariq Malik, Daisy Dobrijevic last updated 13 May 26

Reference See what moon phase it is tonight and find out when you can see the rest of the moon phases for 2026.

Space Photo of the Day

The Whirlpool Galaxy comes alive | Space photo of the day for May 13, 2026

By Chelsea Gohd published 13 May 26

M51, also known as the Whirlpool Galaxy, looks incredible in this new snap by the James Webb Space Telescope.

A white, snowy artic landscape has large swirling patterns with small holes or gaps at their center with what appears to be dark water underneath.

Mesmerizing vortexes swirl near an Antarctic volcano | Space photo of the day for May 12, 2026

By Chelsea Gohd published 12 May 26

The arctic winds have created something truly stunning.

A small robot Lego figurine stands to the left of a miniature space capsule, both sitting in reddish dirt.

They really launched this tiny spacecraft (Well, sort of.) | Space photo of the day for May 11, 2026

By Chelsea Gohd published 11 May 26

It's the tiniest Mars test we've seen yet.

Entertainment

A spacefaring human and an android girl looking at Earth

'Pragmata' director Yonghee Cho on creating Capcom’s resonant sci-fi lunar adventure (interview)

By Jeff Spry published 10 May 26

'Designing something new as a creator is incredibly exciting, but at the same time, it’s an extremely challenging endeavor.'

Space Movies & Shows

This Week In Space podcast: Episode 209 — Astronauts for America

This Week In Space podcast: Episode 209 — Astronauts for America

By Space.com Staff published 9 May 26

On Episode 209 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik talk with Garrett Reisman and Steve Lindsey, the leaders of the new organization Astronauts for America.

Space Movies & Shows

What's Up In Space Today

Search For Life

A "football-shaped" UAP (unidentified anomalous phenomenon) observed by an infrared sensor on a U.S. military platform in 2024. The Pentagon released this observation on May 8, 2026.

Pentagon unveils trove of declassfied 'UFO' videos. How to see them all, from 'a football-shaped body' to 'a misshapen and uneven ball of white light'

By Mike Wall published 8 May 26

The Pentagon released a new tranche of UFO files on Friday (May 8). Among the documents are nearly 30 videos, which feature a range of intriguing objects.

Search for Life

The Topaz Solar Farm in California, which covers 9.5 square miles (25.6 square kilometers), as seen from space.

Making contact with ET? Aliens may already know we're here

By Leonard David published 23 April 26

Earth is dotted with many humongous, human-made structures. To an alien eye, they may be tell-tale signs of intelligent goings-on, betraying our existence and hinting at our capabilities.

Search for Life

Navy pilots have encountered unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP).

Disclosure day: If ET made contact, how would we handle the news?

By Leonard David published 4 April 26

How would people react if an alien civilization actually made contact with us? Space.com talked to experts, who shared a variety of opinions about a possible real-life "disclosure day."

Search for Life

Technology

The team at Cowboy Space Corp., which aims to launch and operate AI data centers in Earth orbit.

Cowboy Space raises $275 million to launch AI data centers on brand-new rocket

By Elizabeth Howell published 12 May 26

The newly rebranded Cowboy Space Corp. will use the money to develop and operate AI data centers in orbit, which it will launch on a homegrown rocket.

A rendering of Star Catcher's orbital energy grid, which will use optical power beaming to deliver up to 10 times more power on demand to client satellites’ existing solar panels with no retrofit required.

Star Catcher just raised $65 million to build the world's first power grid in space — with lasers

By Mike Wall published 12 May 26

Star Catcher Industries just raised $65 million to build a constellation of power-beaming satellites, which the Florida company thinks will supercharge the off-Earth economy.

Thinner than a hair and stretchy like rubber: New material could shield against radiation in next-gen space tech

By Chelsea Gohd published 1 May 26

Scientists have developed a new material that could shield humans and critical technology from harmful radiation.

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