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NASA leadership shakeup continues as agency settles into Trump's 2nd term
Among other changes, Vanessa Wyche, who previously led Johnson Space Center, has been named NASA's acting associate administrator.
Watch the asteroid that had us all worried zoom harmlessly through space (video)
Observations from the European Southern Observatory's Very Large Telescope helped show that the expected trajectory of asteroid 2024 YR4 poses nearly zero risk of impacting Earth in 2032.
See Mercury at its best in the night sky over the next 2 weeks
In March 2025 we have a fine opportunity to view the planet that many astronomy guide books refer to as the most difficult of the naked-eye planets to see: Mercury.
The 1st Australian rocket to launch from Australian soil could reach orbit next month
Australian company Gilmour Space has announced a launch window of no earlier than March 15 for its first-ever orbital launch attempt.
Best solar viewing gear 2025: Observe partial and total eclipses in safety
The best solar viewing gear available for the next solar eclipse. Spy the best solar glasses, filters, telescopes and binoculars.
Space pictures! See our space image of the day
Space.com's image of the day rounds up the most awe-inspiring space photos right here, with a new image everyday.
NASA's asteroid-hopping Lucy probe takes 1st images of its next target: Donaldjohanson
The Lucy mission to Jupiter's Trojan asteroids is currently cruising through the Asteroid Belt, and will fly close to asteroid Donaldjohanson in April.
On this day in space! Feb. 26, 1966: 1st launch of Saturn 1B rocket
On Feb. 23, 1990, NASA's Pioneer 11 spacecraft left the solar system!
The only good 'Star Wars' prequel trilogy movie is retaking the high ground with an April theatrical return to celebrate its 20th anniversary
The final chapter of the Star Wars prequel trilogy, 'Revenge of the Sith', turns 20 this year, and Disney and Lucasfilm are bringing it back to theaters to celebrate.
