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James Webb Space Telescope finds precursors to 'building blocks of life' in nearby galaxy
"We found an unexpected chemical complexity, with abundances far higher than predicted by current theoretical models."
NASA space telescope sees interstellar visitor comet 3I/ATLAS flare up while exiting the solar system
New infrared observations reveal that the rare interstellar visitor known as comet 3I/ATLAS has dramatically brightened during its farewell tour of the solar system.
Nimoy-Knight Foundation honors 'Girl Spock' and her mission to become the 1st openly autistic woman in space
The latest recipient of the Foundation's Live Long & Prosper Tribute Award is Jessica Schonhut-Stasik, an astrophysicist and neurodiversity advocate who is affectionately known as "Girl Spock."
UK government proposes 30% budget cut to astronomy and physics research: 'It's pretty disastrous'
The UK government is to slash by 30 percent its funding for astronomy, particle and nuclear physics in a move branded as disastrous for the field and likely to affect a generation of researchers.
When will SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket return to flight after 4 upper-stage issues in 19 months?
For the fourth time in the last 19 months, the upper stage of SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket experienced a problem during a mission. How long will the vehicle be grounded this time?
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. 6, 1971: Astronauts play golf on the moon
On Feb. 6, 1971, Apollo 14 astronaut Al Shepard became the first person to hit a golf ball on the moon.
Nearby star's massive eruption could help astronomers unlock secret of superflares
Astronomers witnessed a star emitting as much energy in mere moments as our sun puts out in a few months. The dramatic observation gives a direct look into the brutal physics of these stellar events.
