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The unprecedented observations of comet 41P/Tuttle–Giacobini–Kresák show its rotation slowing, reversing and then speeding up, and jet-like outbursts of gas might be providing the push.

The powerful magnetic field belonging to the sun is generated far beneath the visible surface.

“We're thrilled to have the opportunity to finish the story the way we’ve always hoped”

On March 26, 1958, the United States launched its third satellite into space. Explorer 3 was almost identical to Explorer 1, the first satellite the U.S. ever launched.

The Amazon Spring Sale has started, so don't miss out on hundreds of dollars off the best skywatching optics and cameras.

The moon will sweep past the 1,000-strong stellar beehive overnight on March 27-28.

Get to know NASA's Artemis 2 moon mission with Space.com's exclusive four-part video series Inside Artemis II debuting March 25-March 31.

Thursday, March 26, 2026: See our latest news and updates on NASA's Artemis 2 moon mission's progress to launch on April 1.

NASA released a new image of its next-generation Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope undertaking testing to simulate vibrations experienced during launch.

Observations from the James Webb and Hubble space telescopes reveal Saturn's atmosphere and rings in the most detailed view created to date.