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Could humans someday explore Saturn's moon Titan, or will humanoid robots do it for us?

By Leonard David Published 3 July 26

Could humans ever set foot on Titan, or will AI-powered humanoid robots make the voyage instead?

'Independence Day' at 30: Roland Emmerich & Dean Devlin talk blowing up the White House and crafting a true sci-fi classic (interview)

By Jeff Spry Published 3 July 26

'Welcome to Earth… Now that's what I call a close encounter!'

1 private spacecraft intercepts another on Space Force's groundbreaking 'Victus Haze' mission

By Josh Dinner Published 3 July 26

A U.S. Space Force mission pitting two satellites against each other has completed the organization's first tactical intercept of an orbital target.

Celebrate 250 years of America with the Estes Liberty Star model rocket

By Harry Bennett Published 3 July 26

Deals Model rocket staple Estes has designed a limited edition model rocket decked out in red, white and blue for the 250th anniversary of Independence Day. Suitable for display or launch.

Space science has come a long way since July 4, 1776. Here's a look back at the saga

By Robert Lea Published 3 July 26

Celebrating America's 250th birthday, Space.com looks back at what our understanding of space was like in 1776 and what major developments occurred to change our thinking.

On this day in space! July 3, 1998: Japan Launches Nozomi Mars Mission

By Hanneke Weitering Last updated 3 July 26

The Giotto space probe, launched in 1985 on an Ariane 1 V14 launcher, brushed past the hidden nucleus of Halley's comet in 1986.

Infant stars celebrate their independence with cosmic fireworks| Space photo of the day for July 3, 2026

By Robert Lea Published 3 July 26

Infant stars celebrate their independence with cosmic fireworks in a stunning new image from the James Webb Space Telescope.

Want to see Uranus? July 4 could be your best chance in decades

By Joe Rao Published 3 July 26

The Red Planet and Uranus will appear close together before dawn on Independence Day morning.

NASA launches rescue mission to save Swift space telescope from burning up in Earth's atmosphere

By Josh Dinner Last updated 3 July 26

This is the final flight of the historic Pegasus rocket.

America at 500: Where will we be in space in 2276?

By Mike Wall Published 3 July 26

When the U.S. was born, humanity was still seven years away from balloon-borne flight. Where might we be another 250 years from now, should the nation be fortunate enough to survive that long?