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14 of the biggest spacecraft ever to fall from space

By Mike Wall last updated

A rundown of some of the biggest spacecraft to smash into Earth beyond their operators' control.

Launches & Spacecraft

The best (and worst) Mars landings of all time

By Space.com Staff, Tariq Malik last updated

Not every mission to Mars has been successful.

Mars
Concept art for the video game Directive 8020. Close up of a scared person wearing a futuristic spacesuit. Reflected in their visor is a giant, menacing figure.

Upcoming space games: Judas, Mass Effect 4, The Outer Worlds 2 & more

By Fran Ruiz last updated

Our round-up of the most anticipated space games in 2024 and beyond, including fresh IPs, new Star Wars adventures, and Mass Effect 4.

Space Games & Toys
A Biden administration is expected to prioritize Earth science and climate change research.

Presidential Visions for Space Exploration: From Ike to Biden

By Mike Wall last updated

A brief look at how each American president helped shape and steer American activities in space.

Space Exploration
top places to see annular solar eclipse 2024 gif animation scrolling through different places in a circle frame within an annular solar eclipse image

16 best places to see the annular 'ring of fire' solar eclipse 2024

By Jamie Carter last updated

Explore the top 16 places to witness the breathtaking annular 'ring of fire' solar eclipse on Oct. 2, 2024. Plan an unforgettable eclipse experience with these expert recommendations.

Eclipses
Illustration of Europa's surface and water under it's ice crust, with the Europa clipper flying ahead and Jupiter in the background.

10 weird water worlds in the solar system and beyond

By Conor Feehly published

Planetary scientists have been searching the cosmos for liquid water. Here are the most promising water worlds in the solar system and beyond.

The Universe
A gorilla appears to climb out of a cargo back on the International Space Station.

Best space pranks: From space apes to smuggled sandwiches

By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated

Explore some of the best pranks carried out in space. From rogue gorillas to smuggled sandwiches, we discover the lighter side of space exploration.

Entertainment
A group of ten nurses wearing their uniform and round dark glasses all smile and look up to the sky.

Solar eclipse viewing through history: A roundup of some of the best photos

By Daisy Dobrijevic published

Solar eclipses have captivated humans for millennia. Here we look at iconic photos through the decades of people enjoying the celestial phenomenon.

Eclipses
The sun eclipsed by the moon over the Oregon Coast in 2017.

10 things you probably didn't know about the 2024 total solar eclipse

By Jamie Carter published

A total solar eclipse is coming on April 8, 2024, but how much do you really know about it?

Eclipses
An event immediately preceding both ends of totality. Bailey's Beads is a phenomenon in which the sun's light passes through the mountains on the moon leading to the "beads" on the edge of the moon's shadow.

6 reasons why the 2024 total solar eclipse could be the best eclipse for hundreds of years

By Jamie Carter published

The total solar eclipse of 2024 will be visible across Northern America on April 8. It could be the best eclipse for hundreds of years. Here's why.

Eclipses
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