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Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS is still visible in the night sky, but not for long
By Jamie Carter published
Have you seen comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS yet? If you haven't yet seen the bright, icy space rock that's traveled from the edge of the solar system, it's not too late. But you need to see it soon.
Europe launches ambitious 'Moonlight' program to support lunar exploration
By Andrew Jones published
Europe has officially launched the Moonlight program, which aims to provide services for the more than 400 moon missions planned by space agencies and private companies over the next two decades.
The best 90s sci-fi movies
By Grace Dean published
Here's to an unforgettable decade in sci-fi movie innovation, our round-up of the best 90s sci-fi movies.
Richard Branson will co-pilot Space Perspective's 1st crewed balloon flight to edge of Earth's atmosphere
By Mike Wall published
Virgin Galactic founder Richard Branson will serve as co-pilot on tourism company Space Perspective's first crewed balloon flight, expected to occur in 2025.
Hera probe snaps its 1st images of Earth and moon on way to asteroid crash site
By Samantha Mathewson published
The European Space Agency's Hera asteroid mission has beamed back its first images from space.
How much do SpaceX's reentering Starlink satellites pollute Earth's atmosphere?
By Tereza Pultarova published
SpaceX's Starlink satellites now make up 40% of reentering satellite debris. But is Elon Musk's space company the worst polluter of Earth's upper atmosphere?
The moon, Mars, asteroids and Jupiter: China reveals ambitious space exploration plans
By Andrew Jones published
From lunar water hunts to Mars sample returns, China's space program is embarking on groundbreaking missions across the solar system, aiming for the moon, Mars and beyond.
Space pictures! See our space image of the day
By Space.com Staff published
Space.com's image of the day rounds up the most awe-inspiring space photos right here, with a new image everyday.
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