WATCH LIVE: NASA's Artemis 2 mission returns from the moon
NASA's Artemis 2 astronauts are flying back from the moon today. Watch its progress live here and check out our live Artemis 2 moon mission updates.
NASA's Artemis 2 astronauts are flying back from the moon today. Watch its progress live here and check out our live Artemis 2 moon mission updates.

By Hanneke Weitering last updated
On April 10, 1982, India launched its first multipurpose satellite, INSAT-1. This satellite was used for both communications and weather forecasting.

By Anthony Wood published
Earth shines above the lunar horizon in a new Artemis 2 photo.

By Mike Wall last updated
Isar Aerospace had aimed to launch its Spectrum rocket from Norway today (April 9) but scrubbed the try due to a technical issue.

By Tereza Pultarova published
A crew of tiny worms will spend six months aboard the International Space Station, helping researchers better understand how long-term spaceflight affects human astronauts.

By Chelsea Gohd published
In response to a request from the U.S. government, Planet Labs made a decision not to share photos of Iran as well as the larger conflict region in the Middle East indefinitely

By Robert Lea published
Gravitational waves may have provided the first tantalizing evidence of tiny primordial black holes born during the Big Bang, which could account for dark matter.

By Tariq Malik, Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
Reference See what moon phase it is tonight and find out when you can see the rest of the moon phases for 2026.

By Brett Tingley published
NASA's Space Launch System rocket was back on the move overnight ahead of its second mission to the moon, which will be the first time the vehicle carries a crew.

By Jeff Spry published
We chat with "For All Mankind" creators Ben Nedivi and Matt Wolbert about season 5's dramatic arc, scientific accuracy, and real-world parallels.

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.

Follow Space.com's rocket launch blog for the latest on when the next rocket launch will be and how to follow it live.

Find out what you can see in the night sky for tonight, from planets and stars to dazzling meteor showers.

Witness live views of Earth from the International Space Station as it orbits the planet. Space streaming company Sen is broadcasting 24/7 from the ISS in beautiful 4K HD.

NASA astronaut Sally Ride became the first American woman in space aboard the space shuttle Challenger.

See what moon phase it is tonight and find out when you can see the rest of the moon phases for 2025.

Keep up with all the rocket launches, astronomical events and mission milestones for 2025 with our space calendar.

By Leonard David published
How would people react if an alien civilization actually made contact with us? Space.com talked to experts, who shared a variety of opinions about a possible real-life "disclosure day."

By Leonard David published
A civilization capable of interstellar travel may also be one that has moved beyond conquest, excess and ecological self-destruction — and it therefore may not want to talk to us.

By Rich Owen last updated
NASA's Artemis 2 mission is now in its final few days before returning to Earth on Friday, April 10. You may not be there for splashdown but you can show your support with Artemis-themed space-flight merch, from Lego and hoodies to mission patches and metal posters.
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