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Polaris Dawn crew flies higher than 1966 Gemini 11 orbital record
The private SpaceX Polaris Dawn crew has now flown farther from Earth than any astronauts have traveled since the last Apollo mission left for the moon.
By Brett Tingley published
SpaceX launched the history-making Polaris Dawn mission early this morning, and the nighttime launch made for some incredible imagery.
By Samantha Mathewson last updated
SpaceX is targeting Sept. 10 for the launch of its Polaris Dawn mission, which will feature the first-ever private spacewalk. Here's how you can watch the historic action live.
By Maureen Cohen published
Organisms on Earth living deep underground or at the bottom of the sea may give us an idea what alien life without a circadian rhythm could be like.
By Conor Feehly published
"It's now a part of mainstream astrophysics."
By Tony Milligan published
Belief in alien visitors is no longer a quirk, but a widespread societal problem. This belief is slightly paradoxical as we have zero evidence that aliens even exist.
By Space.com Staff last updated
Space.com's image of the day rounds up the most awe-inspiring space photos right here, with a new image everyday.
By Jeff Spry published
Paramount+ released the fifth and final season trailer for "Star Trek: Lower Decks."
By Space.com last updated
Reference Keep up with all the rocket launches, astronomical events and mission milestones for 2024 with our space calendar.