Latest articles by Sarah Lewin
December Lights: 6 Super Facts for the Geminid Meteor Shower
Get your winter coats ready for the Geminid meteor shower, the bright mid-December light show that's one of the best of the year.
NASA Facility Dedicated to Mathematician Katherine Johnson
NASA honored the 97-year-old mathematician Katherine Johnson today by dedicating a building in her name at the space agency's Langley Research Center in Hampton, Virginia.
NASA Balloon Observes Glowing Blue Clouds in Earth's Upper Atmosphere (Video)
A NASA long-duration balloon mission observed glowing blue clouds that ripple at the edge of Earth's atmosphere.
This Deepest View Ever of the Orion Nebula Reveals Hidden Objects
A new view of the Orion Nebula, the "deepest and most comprehensive view ever," reveals a preponderance of low-mass, planet-size objects in the famous star-forming region.
Perseid Meteor Shower Quiz: Test Your Cosmic Fireworks Smarts
The Perseid meteor shower is one of the most spectacular meteor showers of the year, occurring in early August. How much do you know about the celestial light show?
Light Pollution Ruins Night-Sky Views for One-Third of Humanity
A new, comprehensive atlas of worldwide light pollution reveals that one-third of all people cannot see the Milky Way in the sky, including nearly 80 percent of North Americans.
'Infinite Wonder': Scott Kelly Documents Yearlong Space Mission with New Photobook
After spending nearly a year on the International Space Station during a record-breaking mission, retired astronaut Scott Kelly knows a thing or two about orbiting the Earth.
Relive Apollo with Author Doug Brinkley at NYC's Intrepid Museum
Get ready for the 50th anniversary of Apollo at the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum with historian and author Douglas Brinkley.
In Photos: Einstein's 1919 Solar Eclipse Experiment Tests General Relativity
Here's how scientists verified Albert Einstein's theory of relativity using a total solar eclipse.
Here's Three Free Posters to Celebrate NASA's Apollo Anniversaries (and Space.com's, Too!)
Celebrate the 50th anniversary of NASA's groundbreaking Apollo program — and the 20th anniversary of Space.com — with a set of three free posters!
Alien Minds, Alien Tech (and Spiders, Too): Q&A With Sci-Fi Author Adrian Tchaikovsky
"Children of Ruin" probes alien minds of terrestrial and extraterrestrial origin.
'Apollo's Legacy': Space Historian Talks Lunar Science, Politics — and a Return to the Moon
NASA's Apollo program was transformational technologically, scientifically and politically, and it reverberates today in how the country sees itself and its accomplishments.
'Improved' Gravitational-Wave Detectors Rake in Five Exciting Finds in a Month
Just a month into a new observing round after significant improvements, gravitational-wave detectors have already used ripples in space-time to pinpoint five collisions of cosmic proportions.
Weird Science: Nanoparticles, Algae and Organs on Chips to Launch on SpaceX Dragon
The Space Age Invades Marvel's Cinematic Universe
As the forces of the universe muster against the ultimate villain Thanos for "Avengers: Endgame" (2019), Space.com took a look back at how the MCU has related to outer space.
Ryugu Proves Perilous Target in Asteroid-Mining Thriller 'Delta-v'
In "Delta-v" (Dutton, 2019) by Daniel Suarez, out today (April 23), an unpredictable billionaire recruits an adventurous cave diver to join the first-ever effort to mine an asteroid.
SpaceX Cargo Launch Still On Track Despite Crew Dragon Anomaly, NASA Says
SpaceX's upcoming cargo launch is still on track after a recent anomaly during a test of their Crew Dragon capsule.
Lyrid Meteor Shower 2019 Peaks Overnight Tonight and Monday!
Look up: It's the Lyrid meteor shower!
Blastoff! How to See a Rocket Launch In Person This Year
It's not just for the pros: With a little planning and flexibility, anybody can go watch a rocket blast off. Our in-depth guide goes through each of this year's U.S. launch locations and dates.
Science Channel Chronicles Israel's 1st Moon Mission in Documentary Tonight
A new documentary April 15 from Science Channel follows SpaceIL's Beresheet mission, the Israeli moon lander that failed and crashed into the lunar surface.
Landmark NASA Twins Study Reveals Space Travel's Effects on the Human Body
A year on the space station has an undeniable impact across the human body, but many of the body's systems recover after a return to Earth.
