Latest articles by Denise Chow
Russian Supply Ship to Launch & Arrive at Space Station on Same Day Today
The Progress 48 cargo ship will test a new same-day docking procedure to arrive at the outpost tonight.
'Star Trek' Actors Star in New Mars Rover Landing Videos
William Shatner and Wil Wheaton narrate new videos about the upcoming Mars rover landing.
Less Than a Week Remains Before NASA's Biggest Rover Yet Lands on Mars
NASA's Curiosity rover will touch down on the Red Planet on the night of Aug. 5.
Next Space Station Crew to Try 'Fishy' Science
Three astronauts will launch to the International Space Station on Oct. 15.
Most Massive Stars Live as Vampires in Close Stellar Pairs
The results have implications for how astronomers understand the evolution of galaxies.
Inflatable Heat Shields Could One Day Land Astronauts on Mars
NASA tested a heat shield prototype that could be used on next-generation spacecraft.
New Mars Rover Could Far Outlive Its Lifespan
NASA's new Mars rover could survive on the Martian surface for five or six years, agency officials estimate.
Space Shuttle Enterprise Wows New Yorkers at Intrepid Museum
The Intrepid Museum's Space Shuttle Pavilion officially opened to the public today.
NASA's Newest Mars Rover Is Biggest and Best Yet
NASA's Curiosity rover is the biggest and most advanced robotic explorer ever sent to Mars.
Mars Odyssey Spacecraft Will Recover From Recent Glitch, NASA Says
The orbiter is expected to make a full recovery.
News of Huge Mars Rover's Landing Could be Delayed by Spacecraft Glitch
The Curiosity rover is scheduled to touch down on Mars on Aug. 5.
Solar Storm Warning System May Predict Dangerous Radiation
The warning system measures the intensity of charged particles from solar eruptions.
How to Live in Space: Astronaut Don Pettit Answers SPACE.com Reader Questions
The veteran spaceflyer answered questions from SPACE.com readers about life in space.
Private Space Plane Builders Pick Texas for New Test Site
XCOR officials announced plans for a new test facility in Midland, Texas.
Bright Lights in the Summer Sky: A Stargazer's Planet Feast
The summer months offer plenty of fascinating stargazing opportunities.
Higgs Boson Particle Discovery May Help Reveal Dark Matter Secrets
Dark matter is thought to make up 83 percent of all matter in the universe.
Space Station Astronauts Return to Earth Aboard Soyuz Capsule
The astronauts landed on the steppes of Kazakhstan in Central Asia.
Space Station Astronauts Headed Home to Earth
The three Expedition 31 crewmembers will land in Kazakhstan early Sunday.
Space Station Crew to Return to Earth Sunday
The three Expedition 31 crewmembers are expected to land in Kazakhstan on Sunday.
Space Junk Hazards Force International Response
The U.S. military currently tracks roughly 22,000 pieces of debris in orbit.
'Aquanauts' Complete Mock Asteroid Mission on Ocean Floor
The NEEMO 16 crew simulated aspects of an asteroid mission on the ocean floor.
Northern Lights Dance Across Sweden Night Sky in Amazing Video
The video incorporates thousands of images of auroras over northern Sweden.
Commercial Space Travel May Bring Science Benefits, Advocates Say
Commercial spaceflight could open up new research and development industries.
