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Dark Energy Camera captures thousands of galaxies in stunning image
By Victoria Corless published
Astronomers have captured a breathtaking new image of the Antlia Cluster of galaxies.
SpaceX to launch 1st batch of Starlink satellites of 2025 today, and you can watch live
By Robert Z. Pearlman published
SpaceX is set to launch the first batch of its internet satellites this year from Florida's Space Coast today (Jan. 6).
Rocket launch today: Is there a rocket launch and what time?
By Tariq Malik last updated
Follow Space.com's rocket launch blog for the latest on when the next rocket launch will be and how to follow it live.
On this day in space! Jan. 6, 1968: NASA's last Surveyor spacecraft launches to the moon
By Hanneke Weitering last updated
On Jan. 6, 1968, NASA launched the seventh and final Surveyor spacecraft on a mission to explore the moon.
Desert planets like those in 'Dune' and 'Star Wars' unlikely to host life, NASA says
By Tom Brown published
"Even if a planet is in the habitable zone, if it has too small a water inventory, it transitions to an uninhabitable state."
Northern lights forecasts, alerts, and geomagnetic storm warnings
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
The latest aurora forecast for tonight help you make sure you're in the right place at the right time to see the northern lights.
Night sky for tonight: Visible planets, stars and more in this evening's sky
By Jamie Carter last updated
Find out what you can see in the night sky for tonight, from planets and stars to dazzling meteor showers.
This Week In Space podcast: Episode 142 — 2025 in Space
By Space.com Staff published
On Episode 142 of This Week In Space, Rod and Tariq talk about 2025 in space!
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