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Birthplace of weird Earth 'quasi-moon' Kamo’oalewa found
By Robert Lea published
Scientists turned into cosmic crime scene investigators to reconstruct the impact that sent Earth's "quasi-moon" Kamo'oalewa rocketing from the lunar surface millions of years ago.
Fortnite launches to the moon in new 'Lunar Horizons' simulation game
By Jeff Spry published
A preview of Fortnite's new free-to-play "Lunar Horizons" mission experience on the moon.
NASA astronauts enter quarantine for 1st crewed Boeing Starliner launch on May 6
By Elizabeth Howell published
Veteran NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams are in quarantine at agency facilities before the 1st Boeing Starliner launch. They are expected to fly on May 6.
Building rockets and looking for life on Venus: Q&A with Rocket Lab's Peter Beck
By Leonard David published
Space.com caught up with Rocket Lab founder and CEO Peter Beck recently to talk about the company's ambitious plans for the future, which include a private life-hunting mission to Venus.
Space pictures! See our space image of the day
By Space.com Staff last updated
Space.com's image of the day rounds up the most awe-inspiring space photos right here, with a new image everyday.
On This Day in Space: April 23, 1962: Ranger 4 launches on failed moon mission
By Hanneke Weitering last updated
On April 23, 1962, NASA launched the Ranger 4 mission to the moon. After the first three Ranger missions failed, NASA was really happy with the successful launch of Ranger 4. But the fun didn't last long.
Watch 4 solar flares erupt from the sun at nearly the same time in extremely rare event (video)
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
The quadruple eruption was captured by NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory.
Slovenia signs NASA's Artemis Accords for cooperative space exploration
By Samantha Mathewson published
Slovenia signed NASA's Artemis Accords on April 19, becoming the 39th country to affirm their cooperation in future space endeavors to the moon and beyond.
Solar eclipse 2024: Live updates
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
Stay up-to-date with the latest news on the upcoming solar eclipses, including the annular solar eclipse on Oct. 2, 2024.
ESA graduates the 'Hoppers': Europeans, Australian pass astronaut basic training
By Robert Z. Pearlman published
The "Hoppers" — five European astronauts and the first astronaut from the Australian Space Agency — are now ready to "hop" into their first flight assignments, having completed basic training.
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