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Ionized clouds give the impression of flames surrounding the star AE Aurigae.

China will work on establishing space-based data centers as a part of a larger five-year plan to expand the nation's already significant presence in space.

What happened to Captain Benjamin Sisko? This episode won't give you any answers, but it asks all the right questions.

Buying Guide The best telescopes for kids will impress young stargazers and allow older kids a chance at improving their astronomy skills, from budget models to more premium smart telescopes.

Mercury puts on its best evening show of 2026 this February, with bright views after sunset and a helpful crescent moon.

Perchlorate, a toxic substance found in Mars dirt, could help the bacterium Sporosarcina pasteurii strengthen bonds between particles of regolith.

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman took Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth for a ride over the Artemis 2 launch pad recently.

From Lego and stickers to hats and mugs, we've rounded up the best NASA Artemis 2 swag you can buy for the space and rocket fan in your life, everything from soup to nuts!

On Feb. 5, 1971, two Apollo 14 astronauts landed on the moon!

Some astronomers have noted that its faint magnitude "does not bode well for the comet's survival past perihelion."