News
Latest News

These are the sharpest images yet of planets being born around distant stars
By Sharmila Kuthunur published
Astronomers have captured the sharpest, most detailed images yet of young solar systems where planets are just beginning to take shape.

These ARE the Lego Star Wars deals you're looking for
By Paul Brett published
Deals Here's our roundup of the biggest savings and discounts you can make on the best Lego Star Wars sets as May 4th approaches.

Senate committee advances Trump's nomination of Jared Isaacman for NASA Chief forward
By Josh Dinner last updated
The U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation voted to forward Jared Isaacman's confirmation as the new NASA administrator.

You really need to check out 'Moonrise', Netflix's awesome new sci-fi anime from the director of 'Attack on Titan'
By Jeff Spry published
Earthlings take on a lunar revolution in this exhausting-but-ambitious sci-fi spectacle

Amateur astrophotographer captures gorgeous view of Bode's galaxy from Death Valley
By Anthony Wood published
Amateur astrophotographer Joel Martin captured this stunning view of Bode's galaxy in February this year during a stargazing festival in Death Valley, California.

On this day in space! April 30, 2015: MESSENGER spacecraft crashes into Mercury
By Hanneke Weitering last updated
On April 30, 2015, NASA's MESSENGER Mercury mission came to an end when the spacecraft intentionally crashed into the surface of the small, rocky planet.

John Lithgow to launch into life of Apollo 11 astronaut in new podcast 'BUZZ'
By Robert Z. Pearlman published
Having explored the 'third rock from the sun,' John Lithgow is heading for its moon. The actor is set to star in the new podcast "BUZZ" about the life of one of the first humans to land on the moon.

'Elio': Release date, trailers, and everything we know about Disney Pixar's outer space adventure
By Fran Ruiz last updated
Walt Disney Studios and Pixar are returning to animated outer space with sci-fi adventure comedy "Elio."

How to see a celestial 'gazelle' cross the night sky close to the Big Dipper this week
By Anthony Wood published
Follow the gazelle's flight from the Lion of Leo.

Capture May's full moon and the Eta Aquarid meteor shower with the best DSLR for astrophotography, now $600 off
By Paul Brett published
Deals We think the D850 is an astro master and it comes designed for shooting in the dark, thanks to backlit buttons, excellent low light autofocus and good high ISO noise handling.
Get the Space.com Newsletter
Breaking space news, the latest updates on rocket launches, skywatching events and more!