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NASA's Artemis 2 crewed mission to the moon shows how US space strategy has changed since Apollo – and contrasts with China's closed program
The United States is no longer competing against a single rival in a largely symbolic race.
This trio of 'Star Trek: Starfleet Academy' cadets weren't Trekkies before the show, but they are now (interview)
"It's like when you watch 'The Lord of the Rings.' It feels like it's drawing from such a deep well of history."
Jupiter's moon Europa has an ice shell about 18 miles thick — and that could be bad news for alien life
Using data gathered by NASA's Juno Jupiter orbiter, scientists estimate that Europa's ice shell is about 18 miles thick — which could make it hard for nutrients to get down to its buried ocean.
The 10 best sci-fi TV Shows of the 1990s
From "The X-Files" to "Farscape," drift back three decades with us as we reminisce over the last great run of science fiction on the small screen.
On this day in space: Jan. 29, 1989: Phobos 2 enters orbit around Mars
On January 29, 1989, a Soviet space probe named Phobos 2 arrived in orbit around Mars.
Satellite sees river flow across the globe | Space photo of the day for Jan. 29, 2025
Along with this stunning image is the first-ever global estimate of river water discharge and overall sediment suspension.
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.
Goodbye Goldilocks: Scientists may have to look beyond habitable zones to find alien life
Scientists may need to broaden their horizons in their search for alien life.
