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Astronauts placed six different American flags on the moon during the Apollo program. What became of those flags in the years since, and why were they controversial?

The European Space Agency has released an audio-visual representation of solar activity over the last three years, using data from the Solar Orbiter probe.

Space.com's image of the day rounds up the most awe-inspiring space photos right here, with a new image everyday.

On Jan. 13, 1978, NASA selected its eighth and most diverse class of astronauts yet. The Astronaut Class of 1978, also known as the "Thirty-Five New Guys," included the first six female astronauts.

SpaceX launched 21 more of its Starlink internet satellites from Florida's Space Coast this morning (Jan. 13).

Buying Guide Here are the best telescopes for a range of different purposes and budgets — beginner to smart telescopes and everything in between. Keep your eyes peeled for Black Friday weekend deals.

Scientists from around the world are gathered in Maryland this week for the so-called "Super Bowl of astronomy." the 245th Meeting of the American Astronomical Society.

The weird outbursts of a distant supermassive black hole may be caused by a death-defying white dwarf walking a cosmic tight rope around it.

A recap of Apple TV+'s "Silo" Season 2 Episode 9, "The Safeguard"

The International Space Station is always falling, yet it never crashes to Earth or burns up in our atmosphere. How is this possible?